The New Points-Based System

With tier 1 already in force, and now the statement of intent having been released for tier 2, this course is designed to equip practitioners with everything they need to know about the Points Based System. It will also provide practitioners with a understanding of the new civil penalties scheme brought into force at the end of February 2008.

This course is delivered by a senior law lecturer who heads the immigration department at a London University and has practised in immigration law:

The course will specifically provide you with:

A general overview and explanation of the 5 tiered scheme including:

• A break down of each of the categories that fall into each of the tiers;
• The timetable for the introduction of each of the tiers together with an explanation of what is in force;
• A broad overview of the conditions, entitlements and checks that will attach to each of the tiers
• An explanation of the licensing scheme;
• An explanation of the system of sponsorship, the general duties on sponsors, the circumstances in which certificates are offered;
• An explanation of appeal rights;
• The interplay with the Immigration Rules.

An examination of tier 1 (in force for in country applicants) including:

• An explanation of how this has, and will be implemented;
• Making applications under Tier 1;
• Interplay with Immigration rules;
• Switching and extensions;
• Rights of family members;
• Rights of appeal and administrative review;
• Transitional arrangements;
• Settlement.

An explanation of the new civil penalties scheme under the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006    

Half day 10am-1pm
CPD Hrs: 3
Level: All levels- LSC/OISC Levels 1-3, Solicitors, advice workers and caseworkers
Trainer: Tehmina Khan
Date: 12 August 2008
Venue: LONDON

Course Fee:

For profit orgs, individuals, Stat Orgs: £160.00 +VAT (JCWI Members)

Non-Profit orgs: £135 +VAT (JCWI Members)

Non-members: £230+VAT