JCWI will provide tailored information for your advisors; or if you've launched a new project and need to train up a new cohort of advisors, we will provide the course to meet your needs.

For Citizens Advice staff wanting to become accredited immigration advisors

Through the interactive sessions, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of immigration law, in line with the OISC Code of Standards and Guidance of Competence at Level 1. 

Course content

• An introduction to the structure of UK immigration control - who is subject to control, entry clearance and in-country application procedures
• Sources of immigration law – the legislation, immigration rules, concessions and polities, and European law
• The main categories of entry and stay under the immigration rules
• The Points Based System for working and studying in the UK
• Visitors
• Family applications for settlement
• Nationality – through naturalisation and registration
• Introduction to criminal offences
• EEA rights of movement and residence
• Asylum (as permitted at Level 1)

Next steps

Attending this course will not in itself lead to accreditation or the OISC granting exemption or registration, which is dependent on passing OISC audits and procedures. Find out more about becoming an accredited adviser here. Get set for your exams with our exam preparation courses - more details can be found here.

Preparation

Please note that we strongly advise trainees to familiarise themselves with the OISC Code of Standards requirements and Guidance on Competence before attending this course. These can be found here.