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Which of the following is NOT a synonym for the Immigration Rules?
Which of the following is NOT a synonym for the Immigration Rules?
What is Vivaan's primary source of income?
What is Vivaan's primary source of income?
A German national who wants to work as a PR assistant in the UK must check which document to determine their eligibility for entry clearance?
A German national who wants to work as a PR assistant in the UK must check which document to determine their eligibility for entry clearance?
What is the relationship between Vivaan and Sachini?
What is the relationship between Vivaan and Sachini?
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What is the minimum English language proficiency level required for an applicant using the Start-Up route to the UK?
What is the minimum English language proficiency level required for an applicant using the Start-Up route to the UK?
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What is the purpose of Vivaan's proposed trip to the U.K.?
What is the purpose of Vivaan's proposed trip to the U.K.?
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Which of the following is NOT a requirement for a non-EEA national seeking entry clearance to study a degree in the UK?
Which of the following is NOT a requirement for a non-EEA national seeking entry clearance to study a degree in the UK?
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A non-EEA national who has completed their Tier 4 Student visa and wants to switch to the Skilled Worker route has which financial requirement?
A non-EEA national who has completed their Tier 4 Student visa and wants to switch to the Skilled Worker route has which financial requirement?
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What is the length of Vivaan's planned stay in the U.K.?
What is the length of Vivaan's planned stay in the U.K.?
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What is Sachini's nationality?
What is Sachini's nationality?
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From which visa category can an applicant NOT switch to the Temporary Worker - Religious Worker route?
From which visa category can an applicant NOT switch to the Temporary Worker - Religious Worker route?
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What are the plans for Sachini's living arrangements after her wedding?
What are the plans for Sachini's living arrangements after her wedding?
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A 30-year-old Nigerian national who wants to come to the UK under the Ancestry rules because his grandmother was born in the UK needs to meet which financial requirement?
A 30-year-old Nigerian national who wants to come to the UK under the Ancestry rules because his grandmother was born in the UK needs to meet which financial requirement?
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Why did Vivaan visit the U.K. two years ago?
Why did Vivaan visit the U.K. two years ago?
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Which of the following is a valid source for finding information about the Immigration Rules?
Which of the following is a valid source for finding information about the Immigration Rules?
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How does Vivaan plan to fund his trip to the U.K.?
How does Vivaan plan to fund his trip to the U.K.?
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An EEA national who has been continuously residing and working in the UK for five years can maintain their residency after December 31, 2020, by applying for and obtaining which status?
An EEA national who has been continuously residing and working in the UK for five years can maintain their residency after December 31, 2020, by applying for and obtaining which status?
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Which of the following documents is NOT specifically mentioned as required for the visa application?
Which of the following documents is NOT specifically mentioned as required for the visa application?
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What is the main purpose of the letter Sachini is asked to provide?
What is the main purpose of the letter Sachini is asked to provide?
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What is the role of the Visa Application Centre in Sri Lanka?
What is the role of the Visa Application Centre in Sri Lanka?
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How will the application be submitted?
How will the application be submitted?
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What is the primary concern raised regarding the applicant's stay with his daughter?
What is the primary concern raised regarding the applicant's stay with his daughter?
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What is the fee mentioned in the text for the visa application?
What is the fee mentioned in the text for the visa application?
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What evidence does the application require regarding the applicant's financial status?
What evidence does the application require regarding the applicant's financial status?
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Which of the following is NOT an explanation for the applicant's intended visit to the UK?
Which of the following is NOT an explanation for the applicant's intended visit to the UK?
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What country does Vivaan currently reside in?
What country does Vivaan currently reside in?
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What is the age of Vivaan's daughter, Sachini?
What is the age of Vivaan's daughter, Sachini?
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What is the status of Vivaan's wife?
What is the status of Vivaan's wife?
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If Vivaan is planning to apply for indefinite leave to remain as a parent, under which appendix would the knowledge of language and life requirements be found?
If Vivaan is planning to apply for indefinite leave to remain as a parent, under which appendix would the knowledge of language and life requirements be found?
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If Sachini was 15 years old and Vivaan wanted to sponsor her to join him in the UK, what information would be most important for Vivaan to provide?
If Sachini was 15 years old and Vivaan wanted to sponsor her to join him in the UK, what information would be most important for Vivaan to provide?
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If Vivaan is a US national resident in Nepal, applying to come to the UK as a skilled worker, will he need a TB test certificate?
If Vivaan is a US national resident in Nepal, applying to come to the UK as a skilled worker, will he need a TB test certificate?
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Which of these situations would NOT require a TB test certificate for entry clearance into the UK?
Which of these situations would NOT require a TB test certificate for entry clearance into the UK?
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An EEA national who has been continuously residing and working in the U.K. for 5 years, will be eligible to continue their residence in the U.K. after 31 December 2020 if they have been granted which status?
An EEA national who has been continuously residing and working in the U.K. for 5 years, will be eligible to continue their residence in the U.K. after 31 December 2020 if they have been granted which status?
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If a client's application for pre-settled status under Appendix EU is refused, how can they challenge the decision?
If a client's application for pre-settled status under Appendix EU is refused, how can they challenge the decision?
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A non-EEA national granted indefinite leave to enter as a parent of a child in the U.K. can apply for naturalisation after how long?
A non-EEA national granted indefinite leave to enter as a parent of a child in the U.K. can apply for naturalisation after how long?
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Which of the following children, born in 2018, would NOT be eligible to register as a British citizen under the British Nationality Act 1981, regardless of circumstances?
Which of the following children, born in 2018, would NOT be eligible to register as a British citizen under the British Nationality Act 1981, regardless of circumstances?
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A non-EEA national who left the UK after being granted Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) and wishes to return to live permanently, must:
A non-EEA national who left the UK after being granted Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) and wishes to return to live permanently, must:
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What is the minimum English language level required for a non-EEA national to meet the English language requirement?
What is the minimum English language level required for a non-EEA national to meet the English language requirement?
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Which of the following is NOT a requirement for a client to be exempt from the English language requirement?
Which of the following is NOT a requirement for a client to be exempt from the English language requirement?
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What is the minimum English language level required for a non-EEA national to meet the English language requirement for a visa application?
What is the minimum English language level required for a non-EEA national to meet the English language requirement for a visa application?
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Study Notes
OISC Level 1 Assessment - February 2021
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Section 1: Multiple Choice Questions
- Exam duration: 1 hour and 15 minutes
- Open-book exam
- Materials allowed: OISC exam resource book, published texts, and personal notes.
- One correct answer per question.
- Maximum of one mark per question.
- Answers to be recorded in the answer book grid, not on the question paper.
Immigration Rules
- Also known as Modernized Guidance, HC 395, Statement of Changes, or Borders, Citizenship and Immigration Act 2009
- Key fact: different names used for the same set of rules
Immigration (European Economic Area) Regulations 2016
- Relevant to PR assistant's entry clearance
- Used to determine eligibility for German national wanting to work as a PR assistant
- Key fact : this document is referred to when determining an applicant's eligibility for entry clearance.
Immigration Act 1971
- Relevant to PR assistant's entry clearance
- Used to determine eligibility for German national wanting to work as a PR assistant
- Key fact : this document is referred to when determining an applicant's eligibility for entry clearance.
English Language Requirements for Start-up Route
- Level B2 is required
- Key fact: different required English proficiency levels for entry.
Study Requirement for Non-EEA Nationals
- Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) is required
- Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) is required
- Approved qualification is required
- Place of study requirement is required
- Key fact: these requirements are needed to score points for entry clearance to study.
Tier 4 Student Route to Skilled Worker Route Financial Requirement
- £2046
- Key fact: different amounts of money needed depending on a student's change in status.
Ancestry Rules Financial Requirement
- The client must have sufficient funds to cover all reasonable expenses without working or accessing public funds (for a Nigerian national aged 30)
- Key fact : there are different financial requirements depending on the immigration route.
Continuity of Residence Requirement
- For Non-EEA nationals, they will need to meet continuity of residence requirements, found in Appendix Continuous Residence, Section 10, Immigration and Asylum Act 1999, or Paragraph 276A, Immigration Rules
- Key fact: how long the applicant has lived legally in the UK is verified.
General Grounds of Refusal for Adult Dependent Relatives
- Paragraph 9.82(a) and (c) of the general grounds of refusal in Part 9 of the Rules
- Key fact : more detailed specification to avoid potential entry refusals.
Partner Rules and Leave Extension
- The Client has expired leave for the partner route
- Must provide a good reason beyond their control as to why the application could not be made in time to extend leave.
- The applicant must make an application within 14 days of the expiration date.
Joining Spouse or Partner Financial Requirements
- £16,000 to £22,250
- Key fact: different minimum savings amounts are needed by the client to meet the financial requirements, depending on the circumstances of the applicant.
English Language Requirements for Partner Visa Applicants
- Jamaican applicants who do not have a degree and have not sat a language test must meet english language requirement in speaking and listening at a minimum of level A2 of the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference).
- Key fact: different language proficiency levels can be needed depending of the applicant's qualifications.
EEA Nationals and Pre-settled/Settled Status.
- EEA Nationals can continue their residency if they had been continuously residing and working in the UK for 5 years after 31 December 2020, as long as they apply for Pre-settled Status to Stay or Settled Status to Remain
- Key fact: EEA nationals may have various avenues for continued residency
Pre-settled status refusal
- The applicant cannot appeal or seek administrative review.
- The applicant must reapply ensuring that the reasons for the refusal are addressed.
- Key fact: the reasons why a request was refused must be considered when reapplying.
Naturalisation for Parent of a Child.
- Can apply for naturalisation within 1 year of obtaining indefinite leave to enter as a parent of a child.
- Key Fact: different timeframes needed to apply for various forms of status.
Children Born in 2018.
- A child born in the UK must have one parent who is settled, with a document certifying their permanent residency, in order to register as a British citizen.
Returning to the UK with Indefinite Leave to Remain.
- Needs to apply for indefinite leave to enter if the application has been discontinued.
- Key fact: the applicant has to follow this route to achieve desired immigration results.
TB Test for Entry Clearance Requirements
- A US national residing in Nepal seeking a skilled worker approval, and Bangladeshi citizen residing in the USA wanting a partner visa approval, likely requires a TB test certificate.
Pakistan National child sponsorship.
- The client is responsible for ensuring that the child's circumstances make exclusion of the child undesirable
- Key fact: to successfully sponsor a child, the client needs to show that there are serious and compelling reasons.
Knowledge of English and Life Requirements
- Requirements are listed in Appendix KOLL UK, Appendix FM-SE, the Nationality, Immigration, and Asylum Act 2002, and Appendix KOLL.
Section 2: Scenario-Based Questions
- Exam duration: 1 hour and 15 minutes
- Consists of scenario-based questions
- Maximum marks: 31 marks
- Use of plain English required for answers.
Vivaan´s Case Details
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Sri Lankan National, aged 55
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Lives alone in Colombo, Sri Lanka
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Wife recently passed away
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Main income from grocery store and rental income
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Daughter Sachini lives in the UK
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Wants to visit the UK for 3 weeks to attend Sachini's wedding
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Two years prior, visited the UK with wife for holiday
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Sufficient funds to finance trip
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Key Facts: Provides the essential background for the scenario-based question about Vivaan.
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Test your knowledge on the UK immigration rules, including eligibility criteria, visa types, and language proficiency requirements. This quiz covers various aspects of immigration procedures relevant for non-EEA nationals looking to study or work in the UK.
