Level 1 OISC (Initial Advice)

Level 1 OISC (initial advice)

Two days 10am - 5pm

CPD: 12 hours

Level: Basic

Trainer: Nicky Dean/ Khadija Rhaman/GMIAU

8/9 Dec 11 111OISC12 London (**COURSE FULLY BOOKED**)

23/24 Feb 12 121OISC02 London

1/2 Mar 12 121OISC03M Manchester

19/20 Apr 12 121OISC04G Glasgow

24/25 May 12 121OISC05 London

5/6 Jul 12 121OISC11M Manchester

26/27 Jul 12 121OISC07 London

This two-day course intends to provide a foundation to immigration law and is in line with the OISC Code of Standards and Guidance of Competence at Level 1. Attending this course will not in itself lead to the OISC granting exemption or registration which is dependent on passing OISC audits and procedures.

Course content

• an introduction to the structure of UK immigration control – who is subject to control; Home Office and entry clearance application procedures

• sources of immigration law – the legislation; immigration rules; concessions and policies; and European law

• the main categories of entry and stay under the immigration rules

• acquiring nationality through naturalisation and registration

• visiting & studying in the UK

• family applications for settlement

• an overview of the various schemes governing working in the UK

• EEA rights of movement and residence, including the Workers Registration Scheme

• an introduction to the European Convention on Human Rights and Refugee Protection.

NB: we strongly advise trainees to familiarise themselves with the OISC Code of Standards requirements and Guidance on Competence before attending the above courses. (These can be found on www.oisc.gov.uk)