CIAC - Community Integration and Advocacy Centre

19/10/2026

Today is Anti-Slavery Day.

We are working alongside Humberside Police to help tackle modern slavery through the Humber Modern Day Slavery Partnership.

Find out more here🔽
https://news.hull.gov.uk/13/10/2026/behind-the-scenes-of-the-humber-modern-day-slavery-partnership/

19/10/2026

Please note that the usual CIAC drop in session at Welcome house on Mondays has been CANCELLED this week.

There will be no CIAC session this Monday, 19th October.

Thank you for your attention.

13/10/2026

13/10/2026

Everyone has the right to feel safe, respected and welcome in their community.

Hate crime is when someone is targeted because of who they are or who someone believes them to be. It can have a lasting impact on individuals, families and communities.

The council is committed to building inclusive communities, raising awareness of hate crime and encouraging people to report incidents.

Together, we can help make Hull a place where everyone belongs.

👉 Visit our website to find out more about hate crime and how to report it: www.hull.gov.uk/legal-advice/hate-crime

12/10/2026

If you or somebody you know is a victim of a hate crime, be sure to report the matter...

Council supports National Hate Crime Awareness Week.

12/10/2026

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The Mirror's new 'Island of Strangers' film tells the story of a group of girls who have all fled war and terror in Iran, Syria, Iraq and Afghanistan learning to surf – as a way to overcome trauma

10/10/2026

At CIAC, we know that uncertainty about your immigration status can affect every part of your life. Clear, honest advice can help ease some of that worry. We’re here to help you understand your situation and your options.

Look after yourself, and please reach out:
• Talk to someone you trust
• Stay connected with your community
• If you’re struggling or in crisis, call Samaritans free, any time, on 116 123, or call 999 in an emergency

To everyone supporting asylum seekers and refugees, thank you. Kindness and community make a real difference.

08/10/2026

Immigration advice with a conscience

When you choose CIAC, you’re not just getting expert immigration advice. You’re helping someone else get it too.
CIAC is a charity, not a profit-making business. Any money we receive goes back into our work and into supporting people who need it.

Our model is simple. Those who can pay for our services help us support those who can’t. Many people who come to us have fled danger, are living on very little, or have no right to work while they wait for a decision. Without free advice, they would have nowhere to turn.

When you pay for your application or appeal with us, you’re helping make sure that someone in a much harder situation isn’t left to face the system alone.

Everyone deserves fair, honest and professional advice, whatever their circumstances.
Choose advice that makes a difference.

Community Integration and Advocacy Centre (CIAC) is a registered charity which is regulated by the Immigration Advice Authority (IAA) at Level 3 (for all types of immigration applications including representation in appeals).

02/10/2026

Received a deportation notice after a suspended sentence?

Many people believe a suspended sentence means they can’t be deported. That isn’t always true. The rules changed earlier this year which means people with suspended sentences can be deported.

A suspended sentence doesn’t always lead to mandatory deportation. Mandatory deportation usually applies to prison sentences of 12 months, and now includes suspended sentences. But the Home Office can still decide that deporting someone is “conducive to the public good.” This can happen if:

👉 the offence caused serious harm
👉 the person has offended more than once
👉 there are other concerns about their conduct

Through our work, we’ve seen this threshold shift, and more people with suspended sentences are receiving notices.

The first letter is often called a “Stage 1” notice. It tells you the Home Office is considering deporting you and asks why you should be allowed to stay. Your reply is your chance to explain your circumstances, such as your family life in the UK, how long you’ve lived here, your work, and evidence of rehabilitation.

The time limits are short, so don’t ignore the letter or wait to get help.

CIAC can help you prepare a strong response. Our fee for deportation notice stage 1 is £800.

Contact us today for confidential advice.