Immigration Advice

Specialist immigration advice empowering you to navigate the UK immigration system and access your rights

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Free, impartial, independent and confidential advice for Edinburgh. We are the only Citizens Advice Bureau in Scotland accredited to provide complex specialist immigration advice up to IAA Level 2.

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Advice Services Manager Immigration

Shaina Gabi is currently the Advice Services Manager for Immigration at Citizens Advice Edinburgh. Her recent work in developing the immigration service has led to the organisation becoming the first CAB in Scotland to be accredited to IAA level 2, ensuring free accessible immigration advice to safeguard migrant rights. Outside of Citizens Advice, Shaina currently sits on the board for Migration Policy Scotland.

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Training

We provide training sessions to public and third sector organisations, to support front line workers to better understand and support the communities they work with.

Understanding Immigration status
Navigating the immigration system
The NRPF condition - rights and entitlements
Introduction to the EU Settlement Scheme

Get in touch to learn more about our training offers or discuss bespoke training needs.

We believe in sharing knowledge to break down barriers, influence policy, practice and legislation to create better outcomes for people.

We work with partners to:

Speak at local community events about the immigration issues impacting them.
Collaborate on research and projects
Provide guidance on case approaches

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We offer an intensive Adviser Training Programme.

Your contribution helps us provide vital services to communities across Scotland, strengthening our network and ensuring we can continue to support those who need it most.

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