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Key Facts: IAA (OISC) Level 3 Immigration Adviser Exam
60%
Pass Mark
OISC Competence Guidance
£2,232
Level 3 Org Fee
OISC Fee Schedule
3 Hours
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OISC Assessment Specs
100
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In-Country FtT Appeal Deadline
FtTIAC Rules 2014 r.19
The OISC Level 3 Competence Assessment regulates advanced immigration advisers operating in the UK. Passing requires a minimum score of 60% on an official 3-hour open-book written scenario/advocacy paper. Our online study platform provides a 100-question English-language MCQ adaptation designed to test core procedural rules under the FtTIAC 2014 Rules, Upper Tribunal 2008 Rules, Judicial Review Pre-Action Protocol, Refugee Convention Article 1F exclusion, and Hardial Singh detention principles. Organization registration fees for Level 3 stand at £2,232.
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1Under Rule 19 of the Tribunal Procedure (First-tier Tribunal) (Immigration and Asylum Chamber) Rules 2014, what is the standard time limit for an appellant in the UK to lodge a notice of appeal against a decision refusing a human rights claim?
A.7 calendar days after the date on the refusal letter
B.14 calendar days after the notice of decision is sent
C.28 calendar days after receiving the decision
D.21 calendar days from the date of service
Explanation: Rule 19(2) of the FtTIAC Rules 2014 specifies that an in-country notice of appeal must be received by the Tribunal no later than 14 calendar days after the date on which the applicant was sent the notice of decision. Compliance with this statutory window is critical for maintaining an in-time appeal.
2What is the statutory time limit under Rule 19(3) of the FtTIAC Rules 2014 for lodging a notice of appeal when the appellant is outside the United Kingdom?
A.14 calendar days after receiving the decision
B.28 calendar days after the notice of decision is received
C.56 calendar days after the decision is posted
D.90 calendar days from the date of refusal
Explanation: Rule 19(3) provides that for entry clearance or out-of-country appeals, the notice of appeal must be received by the Tribunal no later than 28 calendar days after the appellant receives the notice of decision. This extended window accounts for international postal and communication transit.
3In an asylum appeal before the First-tier Tribunal, what is the correct standard of proof that the appellant must establish regarding the risk of persecution upon return?
A.Balance of probabilities
B.Beyond reasonable doubt
C.Reasonable degree of likelihood or real risk
D.Clear and convincing evidence
Explanation: In asylum and protection claims, as established in authority cases such as Karanakaran and Reyes, the standard of proof is lower than the civil balance of probabilities. The appellant must establish a reasonable degree of likelihood or a real risk of persecution upon return.
4Under Rule 24 of the FtTIAC Rules 2014, what is the primary obligation of the Secretary of State upon being served with a notice of appeal?
A.To issue an immediate grant of temporary admission
B.To file and serve a respondent bundle containing the decision notice and all material documents
C.To schedule a mandatory face-to-face interview with the appellant
D.To pay the appellant's tribunal fee in advance
Explanation: Rule 24 mandates that the respondent must file with the Tribunal and serve on the appellant a respondent bundle containing the notice of decision, the application, and all documents relied upon. This ensures full disclosure before the hearing.
5Following amendments introduced by the Immigration Act 2014, which decision attracts a statutory right of appeal under Section 82 of the Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002?
A.Refusal of a points-based system student visa extension
B.Refusal of a protection claim or human rights claim
C.Refusal of an uncertified visitor visa application
D.Refusal to issue a fee waiver certificate
Explanation: The Immigration Act 2014 restructured s.82 NIAA 2002 so that rights of appeal exist only against the refusal of a protection claim, refusal of a human rights claim, or revocation of protection status. Other immigration refusals are challenged via Administrative Review or Judicial Review.
6Under Rule 13 of the FtTIAC Rules 2014, on what ground may the Tribunal issue an order prohibiting the disclosure of a party's identity (anonymity order)?
A.Only if both parties explicitly consent in writing
B.Where necessary to protect the interest of any person or in the interests of justice, particularly in protection claims
C.Whenever an appellant is unrepresented
D.Only in high-profile commercial immigration disputes
Explanation: Rule 13 empowers the Tribunal to make an anonymity order where it considers it necessary to protect the safety or privacy of a party or witness, or otherwise in the interests of justice. Anonymity is routine in protection claims to prevent sur place risk.
7How does Section 8 of the Asylum and Immigration (Treatment of Claimants, etc.) Act 2004 affect a First-tier Tribunal judge's assessment of an appellant's credibility?
A.It creates an irrebuttable presumption that the appellant is lying if any delay occurred
B.It requires the judge to treat specified conduct, such as late disclosure without reasonable explanation, as damaging credibility
C.It prevents the judge from relying on medical evidence submitted after the refusal notice
D.It mandates automatic dismissal of the appeal if a false passport was used
Explanation: Section 8 requires the decision-maker or judge to take into account as damaging credibility any conduct that appears designed to conceal information or delay a claim, such as failing to produce a passport without reasonable explanation. However, it is a factor to weigh, not an irrebuttable presumption.
8What is the decisive legal test established in Nwaigwe (adjournment: fairness) [2014] UKUT 00418 for determining whether a Tribunal judge should grant an adjournment?
A.Whether the judge acted within the broad discretion of administrative reasonableness
B.Whether refusing the adjournment would result in procedural unfairness to the applicant
C.Whether the applicant paid the adjournment fee prior to the hearing date
D.Whether both legal representatives agree to the adjourned date
Explanation: In Nwaigwe, the Upper Tribunal established that the key test for an adjournment application is not whether the Tribunal acted reasonably, but whether refusing the adjournment deprives the party of a fair hearing. If refusal causes procedural unfairness, it constitutes a material error of law.
9What is the primary duty of an expert witness instructed in an immigration appeal, as affirmed in MOJ & Ors (Return to Kabul) [2014] UKUT 00468?
A.To advocate forcefully for the instructing party's desired outcome
B.To provide objective, independent, and unbiased evidence strictly to the Tribunal
C.To maintain confidentiality against tribunal inquiries regarding source methodologies
D.To ensure the appellant achieves a successful appeal outcome
Explanation: MOJ & Ors confirms that an expert witness owes an overriding duty to the Tribunal to provide objective, independent, and uninfluenced opinion within their area of expertise. An expert is not an advocate for the party paying their fee.
10Under Rule 9 of the FtTIAC Rules 2014, when may the Tribunal issue a Wasted Costs Order against a legal representative?
A.Whenever the representative loses an appeal on protection grounds
B.Where costs are wasted as a result of improper, unreasonable, or negligent conduct by the representative
C.Only if the client lodges a formal police complaint against the representative
D.Whenever an adjournment is requested on medical grounds
Explanation: Rule 9(1) empowers the Tribunal to make a wasted costs order disallowing or ordering a representative to pay costs incurred as a result of improper, unreasonable, or negligent acts or omissions. It penalizes egregious misconduct, not legitimate advocacy that fails.
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