OISC Level 2 course: immigration and asylum online training

Modules within this course..

1. Immigration law

   This module includes a recap of the structure and sources of immigration law and the key concepts that advisers need to have have an understanding of. This includes some key terminology that is used throughout immigration law practice, such as no recourse to public funds, the right of abode, extensions and switching and section 3C leave.

   • Introduction

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   • Structure and sources of immigration law

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   • Key concepts

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2. Entry and stay

   This module covers the main categories of entry and stay under the Immigration Rules – visitors, family members and the operation of Appendix FM, the points-based immigration system and other work and business visas, students, the EU Settlement Scheme, and the ten-year long residence rules.

   • Partners of British/settled persons

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   • Other family members of British/settled persons

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   • Dependent family members of migrants

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   • Visitors

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   • EU Settlement Scheme

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   • Business immigration

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   • Students and graduates

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   • Long residence

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   • Module quiz

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3. Article 8 in family life and private life applications

   This module covers family life and private life applications which rely on Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights. We discuss the 'exceptions' contained in Appendix FM, as well as the rules and requirements for a grant of leave or settlement on the family or private life route.

   • Article 8 family life

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   • Article 8 private life

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   • Module quiz

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4. Asylum and protection

   This module covers all aspects of the process for making a protection claim in the UK. This includes lodging an asylum claim in the UK, section 120 notices, admissibility, interviews and evidence, legal aid and support, decision outcomes and fresh claims. 

   • Refugee law

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   • Lodging an asylum claim

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   • Section 120 One Stop Notice

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   • Admissibility

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   • Substantive interview and evidence

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   • Legal aid, support and change of address

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   • Decision on the claim

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   • Humanitarian protection

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   • Fresh claims

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   • Module quiz

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5. Refugee family reunion

   This module covers the process for applying for family reunion and the requirements that must be met by the applicant and sponsor. We provide advice on avoiding refusals, and the remedies available for an applicant if they do receive a refusal. Finally, we cover funding for family reunion applications.

   • How to apply for family reunion

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   • The requirements

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   • Avoiding refusals

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   • Challenging refusals

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   • Funding

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   • Module quiz

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6. Article 3 and leave outside the Rules

   This module covers leave outside the Rules and discretionary leave in relation to Article 3 medical cases, modern slavery and trafficking, and compelling and compassionate grounds. We also discuss restricted leave for those who are excluded from protection under Article 1F or Article 33(2) of the Refugee Convention

   • Discretionary and restricted leave

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   • Compelling and compassionate grounds

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   • Module quiz

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7. British nationality law

   This module covers how British nationality is acquired by operation of law, by registration and by naturalisation. We also discuss how British nationality can be lost, including via renunciation, deprivation and nullification, and how this can be challenged. 

   • Introduction to British nationality law

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   • Acquisition by operation of law

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   • Registration

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   • Naturalisation

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   • Losing British nationality

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   • Module quiz

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8. Refusals and challenging decisions

   This module looks at the grounds for refusal of an immigration application. It also covers who has a right to an appeal and how to lodge an appeal, the outcomes of an appeal, and other remedies including administrative review and judicial review.

   • The grounds for refusal

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   • Deception

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   • Criminality and character

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   • Other grounds for refusal

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   • Appeals to the First-tier Tribunal

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   • Administrative review

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   • Judicial review

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   • Module quiz

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9. Immigration offences and enforcement

   This module looks at the criminal offences that can be committed by migrants such as illegal entry and stay, deception, overstaying and breaching conditions. We will also look at the immigration control offences which can be committed by anyone, including assisting unlawful migration, trafficking, employing migrants who do not have a right to work and renting to migrants who do not have a right to rent. It also covers immigration enforcement, including detention, bail, removal and deportation.

   • Criminal offences committed by migrants

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   • Immigration control offences

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   • Civil penalties

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   • Immigration detention

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   • Immigration bail

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   • Deportation and removal

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   • Module quiz

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   • Feedback form

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