IAA OISC Level 1: Immigration Training (Previously OISC Level 1)

About Course

Welcome to Foundations of UK immigration law (IAA Level 1). This course is designed for anyone who intends to qualify as an Immigration Authority Adviser IAA Level, or who has an interest in the foundations of the UK immigration system. It covers the IAA Level 1 syllabus, providing an opportunity to explore immigration law, the immigration system and the professional responsibilities of an IAA Level 1 immigration advisor.

The course is divided into 15 units and is around 65 hours of study time. Each unit covers a specific topic area and there are activities to build and consolidate your knowledge and skills. This emphasis on both knowledge and skills gives you an opportunity to develop the knowledge, practical and professional skills required of an IAA Level 1 immigration advisor. Throughout the course there are regular opportunities to practise for both the multiple-choice and scenario-based parts of the IAA Level 1 examination. After every section study some example multiple-choice Question will appear to practice which will be help full for your real exam. And end of the lesson aand practice There is final assignment of mock test, where you can practice and test your ability knowledge of IAA Level 1. Those who wish to become an IAA Level 1 advisor must pass the IAA exam set by IAA.

All teaching material is delivered online. Each unit also has its own learning outcomes: things that you should be able to do after you’ve studied that unit. These learning outcomes provide a more detailed version of the overall course learning outcomes, and also map onto the IAA Level 1 syllabus.

Foundations of UK immigration law (IAA Level 1) is designed for flexible self-study at your own pace. Each unit has a final consolidation section that encourages you to self-assess your progress. The course is around 65 hours of study, but you should work at a pace and level of detail that meets your own needs.

Course Content

Foundations of UK immigration law (OISC Level 1)

Course guide

Learning Materials

Unit 2: Permission to enter and remain, and making an application

Unit 3: Understanding the Immigration Rules

1 An introduction to the Immigration Rules
SCENARIO-BASED – Single – Understanding the Immigration Rules
2 Eligibility
SCENARIO: Eligibility – Maintenance, Finances, Accommodation
SCENARIO-BASED – ENGLISH LANGUAGE Understanding the Immigration Rules
SCENARIO-BASED – TB Certificate Requirement Based on Country of Stay
3 Evidential flexibility
SCENARIO-BASED QUIZZES- ON EVIDENTIAL FLEXIBILITY
4 Suitability (grounds for refusal)
MCQ__ESSENTIAL: Suitability (grounds for refusal)
MCQ__SCENARIO BASED: Suitability (grounds for refusal)
5 Policies, concessions and operational guidance
6 The statutory duty to safeguard children
7 Consolidation
References

Unit 4: Appendix V and visit visas

Introduction
1 An introduction to visit visas
2 Visa and non-visa nationals
3 Types of visit visas
4 Exploring Appendix V in detail
5 The visa application process
6 Decision and conditions
7 Refusals and remedies
8 Applying your knowledge of Appendix V
9 Consolidation
References

Unit 5: Appendix FM and family life

Introduction
1 What is Appendix FM?
2 Navigating Appendix FM
3 Section GEN
4 Specified evidence and operational guidance
5 Eligibility in Appendix FM: general principles
6 Suitability in Appendix FM: general principles
7 Exceptional circumstances
8 Consolidation
References

Unit 6: Applications under Appendix FM

Unit 7: Appendix UK Ancestry and routes outside the points-based system

Unit 8: Entrepreneurs, workers and students

Introduction
1 Entering the UK: then and now
2 A structured approach to understanding immigration routes
3 Investor, business development and talent visas
4 Worker visas: skilled workers (long-term work)
5 Worker visas: temporary workers (short-term work)
6 Student visas
7 Further considerations
8 Consolidation
References
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Unit 9: Nationality law

Introduction
1 A brief history of British nationality
2 British nationality in the British Nationality Act 1981
3 Automatic acquisition
4 Registration
5 Automatic acquisition by descent
6 Acquisition by registration
7 Patrial British nationality and unmarried fathers
8 Acquisition by naturalisation as an adult
9 Acquisition by registration of children born outside the UK due to a connection with the UK
10 Consolidation
References
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Unit 10: EU and EEA migrants

Module 11: Asylum and human rights applications

Module 11.1 : Asylum rights and applications

module 11.2 : Huuman rights and applications

12.1 – Human Rights Act 1998
PRACTIC QUIZ & BuildTheBrain — Human Rights and Applications
SCENARIO-BASED QUIZZES & BuildTheBrain — Human Rights and Applications
TRUE/FALSE QUIZZES & BuildTheBrain — Human Rights and Applications
Article 8 in practice
PRACTIC QUIZ & BuildTheBrain >>> Article 8 in practice
SCENARIO-BASED QUIZZES
True / False Quizzes – Article 8 in Practice
Discretionary leave and Leave Outside The Rule (LOTR)
PRACTIC QUIZ & BuildTheBrain >>>

Module 11.3 : Consolidation (Asylum and human rights applications)

Module 13: Administrative Decisions: Review and Appeals (UK Immigraion)

Introduction
1 What triggers an Administrative Review or an appeal?
2 Administrative Review
3 Appeals
4 The interaction of the appeals regime with Administrative Review
5 Offences under the Immigration Act 1971
6 Consolidation
References
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Get Explore and Understanding
SCENARIO-BASED SINGLE QUIZZES -Administrative Decisions: Review and Appeals (UK Immigraion)
SCENARIO-BASED – Single – Administrative Decisions: Review and Appeals (UK Immigraion)
SCENARIO-BASED MULTI QUIZZES
SCENARIO 1: – Administrative Review Eligibility and Procedures
SCENARIO 2: — Appeals and Tribunal Awareness
SCENARIO 3: — Judicial Review Awareness
SCENARIO 4: Professional Conduct and Offences
SCENARIO 5: Student Visa Refusal — Administrative Review or Appeal?
MCQ – PRACTIC QUIZ & BuildTheBrain- Administrative Decisions: Review and Appeals (UK Immigraion)

Unit 13: OISC Level 1 exam preparation

1 OISC Level 1 syllabus
2 An overview of the OISC Level 1 exam
3 The format of the assessment
4 The marking scheme
5 Exam paper: Section 1
6 Scenario-based questions: Section 2
7 Tips from successful candidates
8 Managing exam stress
9 Consolidation
References
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Unit 14: Professional conduct of OISC Level 1 immigration advisors

Introduction
1 Introducing the legal framework
2 Giving immigration advice and registering as an immigration advisor
3 The OISC Level 1 exam
4 What an OISC Level 1 immigration advisor can and cannot do
5 The responsibilities of an immigration advisor
6 Code of Standards
7 Taking instructions
8 Consolidation
References
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Scenario-Based Questions

Niku –

Children of Settled Persons
Topic: Part 9 – Grounds for Refusal
Topic: Appendix Adult Dependent Relative
Topic: Appendix Administrative Review
Topic: Appendix Children
Topic: Appendix Continuous Residence
Topic: Appendix English Language
Topic: Appendix FM – Family Members
Topic: Appendix Graduate
Topic: Appendix KoLL (Knowledge of Language and Life in the UK)
Topic: Appendix Long Residence
Topic: Appendix Relationship with Partner
Topic: Appendix Returning Resident
Appendix Skilled Occupations (Extracts Only)

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About Course

Course Content

Foundations of UK immigration law (OISC Level 1)

Course guide

Introduction

1 Course learning outcomes

2 OISC Level 1

3 Preparing for study

4 Consolidation

5 Certificate of completion

References

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Learning Materials

Unit 2: Permission to enter and remain, and making an application

Introduction

1 Key aspects of immigration control

2 Making a valid application

3 Preparing for an application

4 Consolidation

References

Unit 3: Understanding the Immigration Rules

1 An introduction to the Immigration Rules

SCENARIO-BASED – Single – Understanding the Immigration Rules

2 Eligibility

SCENARIO: Eligibility – Maintenance, Finances, Accommodation

SCENARIO-BASED – ENGLISH LANGUAGE Understanding the Immigration Rules

SCENARIO-BASED – TB Certificate Requirement Based on Country of Stay

3 Evidential flexibility

SCENARIO-BASED QUIZZES- ON EVIDENTIAL FLEXIBILITY

4 Suitability (grounds for refusal)

MCQ__ESSENTIAL: Suitability (grounds for refusal)

MCQ__SCENARIO BASED: Suitability (grounds for refusal)

5 Policies, concessions and operational guidance

6 The statutory duty to safeguard children

7 Consolidation

References

Unit 4: Appendix V and visit visas

Introduction

1 An introduction to visit visas

2 Visa and non-visa nationals

3 Types of visit visas

4 Exploring Appendix V in detail

5 The visa application process

6 Decision and conditions

7 Refusals and remedies

8 Applying your knowledge of Appendix V

9 Consolidation

References

Unit 5: Appendix FM and family life

Introduction

1 What is Appendix FM?

2 Navigating Appendix FM

3 Section GEN

4 Specified evidence and operational guidance

5 Eligibility in Appendix FM: general principles

6 Suitability in Appendix FM: general principles

7 Exceptional circumstances

8 Consolidation

References

Unit 6: Applications under Appendix FM

Introduction

1 Partner

2 Parent

3 Child

4 Adult dependant relatives

5 Consolidation

References

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Unit 7: Appendix UK Ancestry and routes outside the points-based system

Introduction

1 Appendix UK Ancestry: the UK ancestry visa

2 Returning resident

3 The ten-year long residence route

4 Private life under the Rules

5 Consolidation

References

Unit 8: Entrepreneurs, workers and students

Introduction

1 Entering the UK: then and now

2 A structured approach to understanding immigration routes