What happens to claimants following application for asylum?
Claimants will tend to go through an induction process where they learn about their rights and responsibilities. During the induction process all claimants receive an Application Registration Card (ARC), containing their personal details. They need to present their ARC to access the services provided for them as asylum seekers. Induction also includes details of the Voluntary Assisted Return Programme. The induction process normally takes between seven and fourteen days to complete but complex cases may take longer. During this time National Asylum Support Service (NASS) assessment for financial support is undertaken and longer term accommodation is arranged. A one-day induction process is available for applicants who do not need NASS accommodation.
