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<p>The Streamlined Asylum Process is one way in which we will clear the backlog and
policy guidance on this was published on 23 February 2023 <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/streamlined-asylum-processing"
target="_blank">Streamlined asylum processing - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)</a>.</p><p> </p><p>The
asylum claim questionnaires are in English as is generally the case for immigration
paperwork across the Department. If necessary, claimants can utilise legal representatives
who can complete the questionnaire on their behalf. All asylum seekers are entitled
to legal representation to support them, including with translation, through legal
aid. Advice on obtaining a legal representative can be found on <a href="https://www.gov.uk/find-an-immigration-adviser"
target="_blank">Find an immigration adviser: Search for an adviser - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)</a>.
For those who are unable to return the questionnaire within 20 working days, a reminder
will be sent to the claimant allowing a further 10-working days to complete and return
it to the Home Office. A further extension can be requested where the timeframe cannot
be met, for example because the claimant has serious medical conditions which is impacting
their ability to respond to the questionnaire.</p><p>The intention of these questionnaires
is to enable claimants to provide any further information about their claims after
their initial screening interview upon arrival.</p>
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