Immigration
National Insurance Number: Applications
Address for interview will be given when appointment is made via telephone.
0345 600 0643
To make an application for a NINO. Individuals need call to make an appointment for an interview. They will then have to attend an interview (usually in Hatfield). The letter stating the individuals NINO can take up to 6 weeks to arrive.
Offering:
Application for National Insurance number; required for employment and benefits applications.
Telephone service available to residents and those moving to the UK from abroad.
Cost: free to access.
Eligibility Criteria: individuals who do not have an existing NINO.
Referral Procedure: call applications line to make an appointment for interview. Individual will be given a reference number, address, time and a list of documents that they need to take with them to the interview.
CAB Advice Guide: Benefit guidance for EEA nationals
Info for EEA nationals wishing to claim benefits in the UK. The information gives advice for those in a variety of scenarios. Given the complex nature of the information, it may be worth making a referral to Watford CAB for the individual to discuss their situation with an advisor.
Offering:
Explanation of whether or not EEA nationals have habitual rights in the UK.
Explanations of whether or not EEA nationals are able to claim for benefits before satisfying the habitual rights test.
Cost: free to access.
Eligibility Criteria: EEA nationals seeking advice about their benefit entitlement in the UK.
NACCOM: The No Accommodation Network
“A national network of over 135 frontline organisations and charities across the UK, working together to end destitution amongst people seeking asylum, refugees and other migrants who aren’t able to access to public funds because of their immigration status.”
Offering:
Information, news and resources for supporting migrants and other individuals with restricted eligibility in the UK.
A directory or accommodations and support services for people with no recourse or restricted eligibility can be found by clicking the button below.
Cost: free to access.
Eligibility Criteria: keyworkers and organisations supporting people who have restricted eligibility.