Asylum Substantive (Big) Interview

This guide from Right to Remain explains every stage of the asylum substantive interview: what to expect before, during, and after the interview, including advice on delays, requesting a preferred-gender interviewer or interpreter, audio and transcript records, childcare, and types of questions asked. It covers practical preparation steps such as mock interviews, gathering documentary or medical evidence, and submitting a written statement, and is explicitly designed to help people whether or not they have a lawyer. The guide also addresses the Home Office backlog context, video-link interview options, and the importance of obtaining the transcript for any future appeal or judicial review. Supplementary videos are available in multiple languages including Arabic, Farsi, French, Pashto, and Tigrinya.