Certificate in Immigration Appeals and Practice

About this Course

This course deals with the theory as well as the practical aspects of immigration appeals and procedure in the UK. An expert knowledge of appeals is essential to practitioners because, even though anyone may make an application, not everybody is capable of handling the complexities of appeal cases when problems arise with an application, which is a frequent occurrence. The consequences of this inability to address such problems correctly can be the removal or deportation of your clients from the UK, or refusal of entry into the UK, even though they may have a genuinely good case to stay or to want to come here.

The course is delivered and assessed at level 4 on the National Qualifications Framework.

Course Accreditation

This course is accredited by NCFE, UK. NCFE is one of the oldest course accreditation and awarding bodies recognised by the Government of the UK.

This course is also accredited by The Institute of Paralegals, UK.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, students should be able to:-

· Demonstrate understanding of the immigration appeals system;

· Critically appraise the instruments of immigration appeals and practice

· Demonstrate clear understanding of the different types of appeals available

· Analyse the special appeals procedures

· Demonstrate grounded understanding of the appropriate documentations involved in the appeals process and the evidence required

· Critically analyse the procedure at the hearing of an appeal

Target Audience

This certificate course will be suitable forindependent immigration consultants, lawyers, employees of charities, local governments, The Home Office, the United Nations and anyone who is employed or (intends to be employed) in the legal field. In addition, anyone who is already in or interested in Immigration Practice will benefit from this intensive practice course.

Course Contents

Week One

1. Introduction to Immigration Appeals

a) The Asylum and Immigration Tribunal (AIT)

b) Human Rights Appeals

c) Immigration Appeals

d) Rights of Appeal

2. Guide to the Refusal Letter – Clients comments on refusal letter

3. Certification – the Special Appeals Procedure

4. Time limits for lodging notice of appeal

5. Meaning of “The Respondent’s Bundle”

6. Meaning of “Directions”

7. Grounds of Appeal

8. Adjournments, Abandonments and Determination without a hearing

9. One-stop process

10. Fast Track Cases

11. Certification

a) The special appeals procedure

b) Challenging the validity of Certificate

12. Original interview record

Week Two

1. Written witness statements

2. Obtaining witness statement

a) Taking instructions on the statement

b) Analysis of subjectivity of statement

3. Medical report and expert evidence

4. Further objective evidence

a) The usefulness of objective evidence

b) Documents from the country of origin

5. Whether to call oral evidence – the importance of it

Week Three

1. Appeal bundle(s)

2. Discussing the hearing with your clients

3. Opening the hearing

4. Examination in chief

5. Re-examination

6. Closing submissions

7. Recommendations

8. Challenging the Immigration Judge(s)’ Determination

Entry Requirements

Applicants should:

· Have completed “Diploma in Immigration and Nationality Law” at Trans-Atlantic College; or

· Should have completed another course(s) at equivalent levels; or

· Have completed a law degree from a recognised university; or

· Be currently working as a lawyer; or

· Have other relevant training/work experience. These will be at the discretion of the college;

Plus

Meeting the English language requirements below.

English Language Requirements

To be considered for admission, you must show competence in spoken and written English, in addition to meeting the entry requirements above

Duration

3 weeks (Saturdays 10am – 5pm) 21 hours of studies

Assessment

Assessment will be by continuous assessment and by case examination.

Course Fees

£379

Course Commencement Dates

April, July, October and January each year

Further Studies

Students who successfully complete this course may enrol on a related course at a UK university