OISC Sample Competence Assessment Paper November 2018
The document is a sample OISC Level 1 assessment paper (November 2018) containing a scenario‑based question and a detailed model answer. The scenario follows Dinesh, a French national who has been living and working in the UK since 2012, and his spouse Adele. The candidate is required to draft a letter of advice covering Dinesh’s immigration status under EEA and UK law, his options for securing permanent residence, the documentary evidence needed for his application, the basis for Adele’s right to remain and her required documents, and a brief telephone note on the citizenship status of any child born to the couple. The model answer provides a fully structured advisory letter, enumerating legal conclusions, procedural steps (EEA(PR) and EEA(FM) forms, fees), and comprehensive document check‑lists for both applicants, as well as a concise telephone note explaining that a child born in the UK would acquire British citizenship because Dinesh holds settled status (permanent residence). The content demonstrates the expected depth, clarity, and format for OISC Level 1 candidates.
Topics
Scenario Overview: French Nationals Dinesh and Adele Navigating Post‑Brexit UK Immigration
A factual background describing Dinesh’s study and work history, his registration certificate, marriage to Adele, and their concerns about staying in the UK after Brexit.
Legal Status Explanation: Dinesh’s EEA and UK Immigration Position
Clarifies that Dinesh has acquired a right of permanent residence under EEA law, meaning he does not need separate leave to remain under UK law.
Application Pathways: EEA Permanent Residence (EEA PR) and Spousal Registration (EEA FM)
Outlines Dinesh’s option to apply for a Document Certifying Permanent Residence via form EEA(PR), including continuity of residence rules, fees, and optionality; also details Adele’s eligibility as a family member and her route via form EEA(FM).
Document Check‑List: Evidence Required for Dinesh’s Permanent Residence Application
Itemises the specific documents Dinesh must submit to prove identity, residence, student history, and employment (e.g., passport, registration certificate, utility bills, enrolment letter, wage slips).
Document Check‑List: Evidence Required for Adele’s Family Member Application
Lists the documents Adele must provide, focusing on her passport, marriage certificate, and proof of co‑habitation, while referencing Dinesh’s already‑provided evidence for his status.
Child Citizenship Note: Telephone Advice on British Nationality for a UK‑Born Child
A brief telephone record advising that a child born in the UK to Dinesh (who holds settled status) would automatically acquire British citizenship, whereas a child born abroad would not.