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£733

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1h 15m

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The IAA (OISC) Level 1 Competence Assessment is the qualifying exam administered by the Immigration Advice Authority / OISC for individuals applying to become regulated Level 1 UK immigration advisers. The official assessment is a multiple-choice & scenario exam lasting 1 hour 15 minutes with a 60% passing mark. The OISC organization registration fee is £733. Our practice bank provides an English-language MCQ study aid featuring 100 practice questions covering visitor routes, PBS, Appendix FM, asylum basics, and OISC Code of Standards.

Sample IAA Level 1 Practice Questions

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1Under Appendix Visitor of the UK Immigration Rules, what is the standard maximum continuous duration of stay permitted for a person entering the UK as a Standard Visitor?

A.3 months

B.6 months

C.12 months

D.2 years

Explanation: Under Appendix Visitor of the UK Immigration Rules, a Standard Visitor is generally granted permission to stay in the UK for a maximum continuous period of up to 6 months per visit.

2A client holding a Standard Visitor visa asks whether she can work remotely for her foreign employer while visiting family in the UK. What is the rule under Appendix Visitor?

A.Remote work is strictly prohibited under all circumstances for visitors

B.Visitors can carry out remote work provided it is incidental to the main purpose of their visit and they do not work for a UK employer

C.Visitors can undertake full-time remote employment provided they pay UK income tax

D.Remote work requires a supplementary work permit from the Home Office

Explanation: Appendix Visitor allows visitors to undertake activities relating to their employment overseas, such as responding to emails or taking phone calls, provided the work is incidental to the main purpose of their visit and does not amount to filling a UK role or providing services directly to UK clients.

3What is the maximum period of recreational or incidental study a Standard Visitor is permitted to undertake in the UK without needing a Student visa?

A.Up to 30 days

B.Up to 60 days

C.Up to 90 days

D.Study of any length is prohibited on a visitor visa

Explanation: Under Appendix Visitor, a Standard Visitor can undertake study of up to 30 days in total, provided the study is not the main reason for their visit and is at an accredited institution.

4What digital permission must non-visa nationals obtain prior to travelling to the UK for a short visit under recent UK border regulations?

A.Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA)

B.Biometric Residence Permit (BRP)

C.Certificate of Entitlement

D.Biometric Residence Card (BRC)

Explanation: The UK Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) system requires non-visa nationals to obtain advance digital permission to travel prior to arriving in the UK for short visits or transit.

5Which of the following activities is explicitly permitted for a business visitor entering the UK under Appendix Visitor?

A.Attending trade fairs, negotiating and signing contracts

B.Fulfilling a temporary vacancy at a UK subsidiary

C.Selling goods directly to members of the UK public

D.Undertaking paid employment for a UK company

Explanation: Appendix Visitor permits business visitors to attend meetings, conferences, trade fairs, and negotiate or sign contracts on behalf of an overseas business.

6A passenger changing flights at London Heathrow without passing through UK border control is subject to which visa requirement if they are a visa national requiring airside clearance?

A.Standard Visitor Visa

B.Direct Airside Transit Visa (DATV)

C.Visitor for Marriage Visa

D.Permitted Paid Engagement Visa

Explanation: Passengers who remain airside without passing UK border control require a Direct Airside Transit Visa (DATV) unless they hold an qualifying exemption document or concession.

7Under Part 9 Paragraph 9.7.1 of the Immigration Rules, what is the mandatory consequence of an applicant using false representations or forged documents in an entry clearance application?

A.The application must be refused and a mandatory 10-year re-entry ban applies to future applications

B.The application is paused for 30 days to allow the applicant to issue an apology

C.The Home Office issues a discretionary warning but approves the visa if maintenance is met

D.The refusal is optional depending on the caseworker's personal discretion

Explanation: Where false representations or forged documents have been used in an application, entry clearance must be refused under mandatory suitability grounds, and subsequent entry clearance applications will face a mandatory 10-year re-entry ban under Part 9.

8An eligible academic employed by an overseas institution seeks to take a sabbatical in the UK to carry out independent research. What maximum permission duration can they obtain as an Academic Visitor?

A.6 months

B.12 months

C.18 months

D.24 months

Explanation: Eligible academics taking sabbatical leave from an overseas academic institution to carry out research in the UK can be granted permission for up to 12 months under Appendix Visitor.

9According to condition 6 of the UK Immigration Rules, what restriction applies to all persons holding permission to enter as a Standard Visitor regarding public funds?

A.Visitors can claim public funds if they encounter unexpected financial hardship

B.Visitors are subject to a strict No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF) condition

C.Visitors can claim housing benefit after 3 months in the UK

D.Visitors are eligible for state pension contributions

Explanation: All visitors to the UK have permission subject to a strict 'No Recourse to Public Funds' (NRPF) condition, meaning they cannot claim state welfare benefits or social housing.

10A foreign medical graduate wishes to travel to the UK to sit the Professional and Linguistic Assessments Board (PLAB) test. Is this permitted under Appendix Visitor?

A.Yes, sitting the PLAB test is an explicitly permitted activity under Appendix Visitor

B.No, foreign medical graduates must obtain a Skilled Worker visa to sit tests

C.No, professional medical tests require a Student visa

D.Yes, but only if they also hold a UK job offer

Explanation: Appendix Visitor explicitly permits foreign medical graduates to take the PLAB test or the Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) as part of their visitor activities.

About the IAA Level 1 Exam

The IAA (OISC) Level 1 Immigration Adviser Competence Assessment tests candidates on UK immigration law, the Immigration Rules, visitor routes, points-based work and study applications, Appendix FM family visas, basic refugee protection, and OISC ethical standards. Note that the official assessment is a multiple-choice & scenario exam, and our practice bank provides an English-language MCQ study aid.

Assessment

Performance-based assessment

Time Limit

1 hour 15 minutes

Passing Score

60%

Exam Fee

£733 organization registration fee (OISC Level 1 application fee structure) (Immigration Advice Authority / OISC (Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner))

IAA Level 1 Exam Content Outline

20%

Entry Clearance & Visitor Routes

Standard Visitor visa requirements, permitted business/study activities, suitability refusal grounds under Part 9, transit visas, and Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) rules.

20%

Student & Work Points-Based System (PBS) Basics

Skilled Worker route requirements, Certificates of Sponsorship (CoS), Student visa Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS), financial evidence rules, and Graduate route eligibility.

20%

Family & Spouse Appendix FM Basics

Partner and child entry clearance/permission to stay under Appendix FM, financial requirement thresholds, adequate maintenance test, accommodation standards, and English language proof.

20%

Asylum & Refugee Protection Introduction

1951 Refugee Convention core definitions, Humanitarian Protection grounds, ECHR Article 3 risk, asylum screening, substantive interview process, and Section 95 destitution support.

20%

OISC/IAA Code of Standards & Ethics

OISC Level 1 boundary limits, mandatory client care letter contents, client account financial rules, Professional Indemnity Insurance (PII), conflict of interest management, and referral obligations.

How to Pass the IAA Level 1 Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: 60%
Assessment: Performance-based assessment
Time limit: 1 hour 15 minutes
Exam fee: £733 organization registration fee (OISC Level 1 application fee structure)

Keys to Passing

Work through all 100 available questions
Review every answer and explanation
Track weak areas and revisit them
Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

IAA Level 1 Study Tips from Top Performers

1Memorise the strict boundaries of OISC Level 1 permitted work—never advise on appeals or complex human rights cases outside the rules.

2Understand Appendix FM financial requirements inside and out, including cash savings calculations and adequate maintenance exemptions.

3Pay close attention to Part 9 of the Immigration Rules regarding mandatory versus discretionary refusal grounds for deception or criminal history.

4Review the OISC Code of Standards regarding client care letters, holding client money, and professional indemnity insurance.

5Practice scenario timing to ensure you can evaluate factual client scenarios within the 1 hour 15 minute limit.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the format of the official IAA (OISC) Level 1 assessment?

The official assessment is a multiple-choice & scenario exam lasting 1 hour 15 minutes, designed to test practical application of UK immigration law and regulatory ethics. Our practice bank provides an English-language MCQ study aid to help candidates prepare.

What is the passing score for the IAA Level 1 assessment?

The passing score for the OISC Level 1 competence assessment is 60%. Candidates must score 60% or higher to demonstrate competence for Level 1 registration.

What is the fee for OISC Level 1 registration?

The official fee structure includes a £733 organization registration fee for new regulated entities under OISC Level 1 guidelines.

What scope of work can an OISC Level 1 adviser undertake?

OISC Level 1 advisers are permitted to assist with straightforward applications within the Immigration Rules, such as Standard Visitors, Skilled Worker visas, Student visas, and standard 5-year Appendix FM partner applications. They cannot represent clients in appeals, human rights outside the rules, or judicial reviews.

Does this practice bank match the official exam style?

Yes. While the official assessment is a multiple-choice & scenario exam, our practice bank provides an English-language MCQ study aid with 100 scenario-based questions directly reflecting the OISC Level 1 syllabus and real-world legal practice.

Who regulates UK immigration advisers?

UK immigration advisers who are not qualified solicitors, barristers, or legal executives are regulated by the Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner (OISC) / Immigration Advice Authority (IAA) under the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999.