OISC Level 1 Exam Resource Book
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What does the acronym 'OISC' stand for?

Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner

When was the Immigration Act 1971 passed?

1971

A British citizen is subject to deportation under the Immigration Act 1971.

False (B)

According to the Immigration Act 1971, a person who is not a British citizen may be deported if:

<p>All of the above. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the general principle outlined in section 1 of the Immigration Act 1971?

<p>Those with the right of abode in the UK are free to live, enter, and depart without hindrance, while those without the right of abode may do so by permission and subject to regulation and control.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not a category of individuals included in the rules laid down by the Secretary of State regarding the administration of the Immigration Act 1971?

<p>Persons coming as refugees. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Immigration Act 1971 stipulates that deportation orders can be made against British citizens.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'deportation' refer to?

<p>The removal of a person from the United Kingdom due to their immigration status or criminal behavior.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of section 3C of the Immigration Act 1971?

<p>To extend a person's limited leave to enter or remain in the UK while an application for variation is pending.</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to section 3C(3A), leave extended under this section can be cancelled if the applicant has used deception in seeking leave to remain regardless of whether the application was successful or not.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not an offence under section 24 of the Immigration Act 1971?

<p>Knowingly failing to observe a condition of a person's limited leave to enter or remain. (F)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum penalty for a person convicted of an offence under section 24(A1) of the Immigration Act 1971 upon conviction on indictment?

<p>Imprisonment for a term not exceeding five years or a fine.</p> Signup and view all the answers

A person who knowingly works in the United Kingdom while disqualified from doing so by their immigration status is committing an offence under section 24B of the Immigration Act 1971.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not a part of immigration law as defined in section 25(2) of the Immigration Act 1971?

<p>Control over entitlement to naturalization as a citizen of a member State or the UK. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to section 26 of the Immigration Act 1971, it is an offence for an individual to refuse or fail to submit to examination under Schedule 2, unless they have a reasonable excuse.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the British Nationality Act 1981?

<p>To establish the laws governing British citizenship and the conditions for acquiring or losing that citizenship.</p> Signup and view all the answers

A child born in the United Kingdom after the commencement of the British Nationality Act 1981 automatically becomes a British citizen if at the time of birth, either parent was a British citizen or settled in the United Kingdom.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following individuals is not automatically entitled to be registered as a British citizen under section 1 of the British Nationality Act 1981?

<p>A person born in the UK after commencement to a parent who died before applying for registration. (E)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the appointed day in relation to the British Nationality Act 1981?

<p>The appointed day refers to a specific date after which certain provisions of the Act, particularly those relating to qualifying territories, become applicable.</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to section 2 of the British Nationality Act 1981, a person born outside the UK and its qualifying territories after commencement can be a British citizen if at the time of birth their:

<p>All of the above. (F)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The British Nationality Act 1981 allows the Secretary of State to designate any description of service as closely associated with the activities of the UK government outside the UK for the purposes of section 2, by order made through a statutory instrument.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum age requirement for an applicant to be registered as a British citizen under section 3 of the British Nationality Act 1981?

<p>The applicant must be a minor.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Under section 4L of the British Nationality Act 1981, which of the following can lead to an individual of full age and capacity being registered as a British citizen?

<p>All of the above. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

An applicant for naturalization as a British citizen under section 6(1) is required to have a sufficient knowledge of the English, Welsh, or Scottish Gaelic language.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to section 6(2) of the British Nationality Act 1981, an applicant for naturalisation as a British citizen who is married to a British citizen does not need to fulfill the residency requirements specified in Schedule 1.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of section 41A of the British Nationality Act 1981?

<p>To ensure that any adult or young person applying for registration as a British citizen under specified sections must be of good character for their application to be granted.</p> Signup and view all the answers

The British Nationality Act 1981 defines a child's mother as the woman who gives birth to the child, regardless of legal or other parent-child relationships.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the British Nationality Act 1981, who is considered to be a child's father?

<p>All of the above. (E)</p> Signup and view all the answers

An individual applying for naturalisation as a British citizen under Section 6(1) must have been in the UK for at least five years prior to the application, with no more than 450 days of absence from the UK during this period.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999?

<p>To regulate immigration, asylum, and the provision of immigration services in the United Kingdom, including the removal of persons unlawfully in the UK, and the regulation of immigration advisors.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Section 10 of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999 allows an immigration officer to remove someone from the UK if they lack permission to stay.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following individuals can be removed from the UK alongside a person who is liable to be removed under section 10 of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999?

<p>All of the above. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Under section 10 of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999, the Secretary of State or immigration officer is required to provide written notice to the individual before they are removed from the UK.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'protection claim' under section 82(2)(a) of the Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002?

<p>A claim made by a person that removal from the UK would violate the UK's obligations under the Refugee Convention or those for persons eligible for humanitarian protection.</p> Signup and view all the answers

An individual has 'protection status' according to the Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002 if they have been granted leave to enter or remain in the UK as a refugee or as a person eligible for a grant of humanitarian protection.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Tribunal Procedure (First-tier Tribunal) (Immigration and Asylum Chamber) Rules 2014?

<p>To establish the procedures and timelines for appeals to the First-tier Tribunal concerning immigration and asylum cases.</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the Tribunal Procedure (First-tier Tribunal) (Immigration and Asylum Chamber) Rules 2014, a person residing in the UK must file their notice of appeal to the Tribunal within 28 days of receiving the notice of the decision being appealed.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the Tribunal Procedure (First-tier Tribunal) (Immigration and Asylum Chamber) Rules 2014, an appellant can change the grounds of appeal they rely on after filing the initial notice of appeal with the permission of the Tribunal.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

OISC Level 1 Exam Resource Book (November 2024)

  • Purpose of Resource Book: Assisting OISC exam candidates. For other uses, consult the latest GOV.UK materials. OISC doesn't accept responsibility for errors or omissions.
  • Content Updates: Includes amendments to the Immigration Rules (HC217, September 10, 2024). Specific paragraphs amended are listed. Includes updated list of Commonwealth countries. Minor corrections and stylistic changes.
  • Immigration Act 1971, Sections: Explains general principles, regulation, control, deportation, offences (illegal entry, deception, illegal working, assisting unlawful immigration, general offences) and related procedures.
  • British Nationality Act 1981, Sections: Outlines acquisition of British citizenship by birth, descent, registration and naturalization, requirements, duties and other factors relating to nationality.
  • Immigration and Asylum Act 1999, Section 10: Details the removal of persons unlawfully in the UK and conditions for removal of family members.
  • Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002, Section 82: Describes appeals to the Tribunal related to protection and human rights claims. Explores the definition of "protection claim", "humanitarian protection", and "refugee".
  • Tribunal Procedure Rules 2014: Focuses on notice of appeal timelines and requirements. Different timelines apply for appellants within the UK versus outside.
  • Immigration Rules (HC395):
    • Includes an introduction, definitions, leave to enter/remain, employment routes, family members, grounds for refusal, asylum, procedure, deportation, and various appendices.
    • Interpretation (paragraph 6): Clarifies references to paragraphs and appendices, defining key terms like "adequate maintenance", "administrative review", "adoption", "application for leave to remain," "biometric immigration document," "bona fide private education institution". Provides definitions for many terms related to immigration, employment, and education.
    • Appendices: Detail special cases and conditions for specific categories like "Adult Dependent Relative," "Children", "Continuous Residence", "English Language," "EU," "Family Members," "Finance," "Graduate," etc., providing the necessary details for each.
  • Home Office Guidance (Part 8): Covers family migration and requirements related to adequate maintenance and accommodation.
  • Immigration (Health Charge) Order 2015: Provides details regarding the health charge.
  • Commonwealth Countries: Updated list provided.

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This resource book is designed to assist candidates preparing for the OISC Level 1 exam. It includes updated information on immigration rules and laws, and outlines key sections of the Immigration Act 1971 and the British Nationality Act 1981. Get the latest amendments and insights into various aspects of immigration and nationality.

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