Claiming asylum in UK after claimed before in Italy do I have to attend substantial interview again?

Question

Hi there, please I have a question. I've been rejected asylum in Italy and Switzerland but again claimed asylum in the UK, I was wondering if I would still have to go thought the substantial interview? Thanks. And I have a 2 years old, and I gave birth to get here in the UK, claimed asylum when she was 2 months old.

Answer 1

Hello @Meghan, Thank you for shakiba your Situation with us in the community. As for your question: The interview for your asylum claim is an important Part of it and not attending usually consequences in a rejection of the claim. So you should definitly attend, however you have the possibility to support your claim with a written statement, as an addition to the interview. https://***.gov.uk/claim-asylum/asylum-interview I hope I could assist you. If you have Furchen question please do not hesitate to use the platform. Best regards, Nilab