AH - SAMPLE L1 QUESTION AND MODEL ANSWERS 2013
This document is an OISC Level 1 examination paper on UK immigration law. It consists of two parts: (1) a set of 20 multiple‑choice questions covering topics such as fiancé‑visa extensions, Appendix FM, visitor rules, Tier 4 funding, Tier 5 considerations, amendment procedures, child‑care definitions, points‑based system documentation, EEA family rights, and legal bases for leave to remain; each question is followed by the correct answer. (2) a scenario‑based question centred on a Polish national, Krystyna, who wishes to visit the UK, care for elderly grandparents, seek employment and eventually settle. The paper provides a full model letter advising her on free‑movement rights under the Immigration (EEA) Regulations 2006, the steps to become a qualified person, registration certificate (EEA1), permanent residence after five years, and naturalisation requirements, together with a brief attendance note on the effect of frequent trips to Poland and a concise answer on when she may apply for a British passport. Marking schemes outline the allocation of points for each element of the answer. The document serves both as an assessment tool and a teaching resource, illustrating the practical application of immigration statutes and procedural guidance for OISC advisers.
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Multiple‑Choice Examination: Core Immigration Law Knowledge
A set of 20 MCQs covering visa categories, regulatory provisions, visitor limits, funding considerations, amendment processes, child‑care definitions, points‑based documentation, EEA family rights, and legal bases for leave to remain, each paired with the correct answer.
Model Letter: Free‑Movement Advice for a Polish National (Krystyna)
A detailed advisory letter outlining Krystyna’s right of admission, initial three‑month stay, qualification as a self‑sufficient person, transition to job‑seeker, registration certificate (EEA1) requirements, permanent residence after five years, and the procedural steps to obtain a Document Certifying Permanent Residence.
Continuity of Residence Note: Impact of Frequent Absences on Settlement
A concise attendance note explaining Regulation 3(1) on continuity of residence, the permissible six‑month annual absence limit, and the twelve‑month single‑absence exception for important reasons, addressing Krystyna’s concern about trips to Poland.
Naturalisation Timeline: When a Qualified EEA National Can Apply for a British Passport
A brief answer summarising the path from permanent residence to naturalisation (one‑year post‑settlement) and the passport application thereafter, including the 450‑day and 90‑day absence thresholds over the five‑year qualifying period.