The OISC/IAA
Oliver, one of our IAA course tutors, shares an update in Autumn 2025 about the OISC Name Change The OISC is rebranding and changing its name A few months ago the Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner (OISC) “rebranded” and changed its name to the Immigration Advice Authority (IAA). The IAA evidently believes that this new emanation is better than…
What is the European Patent Office (EPO)?
Allen Alex gives a short overview of the European Patent Office What is the EPO? Established in 1973, the European Patent Office (EPO) stands as the largest regional patent office in the world. It follows a uniform procedure for examining patent applications, offering services in its three official languages (English, French and German). Today, the EPO brings together 39…
The OISC is rebranding and changing its name to IAA
Oliver Westmoreland, one of our OISC course tutors, shares an update about the OISC Name Change The OISC is rebranding and changing its name The Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner (OISC) – the governing body for UK-based immigration advisers – is this week “rebranding” and changing its name. It will become the Immigration Advice Authority (IAA). You could be…
Forthcoming 2024 General Election – how might it affect immigration policy?
June 2024 – Oliver Westmoreland discusses the prospect of a change of Government in the UK July 2024 General Election and the possible impact on immigration policy. In case you did not know, the UK is in the grip General Election Fever. On 4 July not only will the English-speaking world be experiencing an absolute frenzy of excitement about American…
What is the OISC?
What is the OISC? The OISC is the acronym for the “Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner”, which is a state body that regulates UK-based immigration advisers and the provision of immigration advice and services in the UK. It does not regulate other types of immigration lawyer like solicitors, barristers, and legal executives, who have their own regulatory bodies. Under…
How we can help you with our OISC courses?
Discover how Pacific Legal Training’s OISC courses can help you on your journey to become an immigration adviser.
Are you qualified to take our OISC/IAA Level 1 course?
Are you qualified to take our OISC/IAA Level 1 course? One of the questions we are frequently asked revolves around whether or not someone is qualified to take our OISC Level 1 course. If this is one of your questions, we may have some good news for you, so keep on reading to learn more. Who qualifies for our…
Why you should take OISC Level 1?
Discover why you should take OISC Level 1 and the steps you need to follow to do so.
OISC Exam Dates 2023
Check the OISC exam dates and our OISC course dates for 2023.
What is the legacy of Liz Truss’s government on UK immigration law?
Written by Ohnais Basharat, OISC course delegates, 2022. What is the legacy of Liz Truss’s government on UK immigration law? Economic Backdrop Over the last few years, the global and UK economy have faced adversities and hardships. The unprecedented Covid-19 pandemic shook the world economy (e.g. supply chain difficulties) and, on a micro-level, called for drastic changes within the UK…
What is UK ‘immigration control’?
Carry on reading to find out about UK Immigration Control, written by Ohnais Basharat, one of Pacific Legal Training’s OISC Course delegates.
OISC Fee Change – Update
Find out how the OISC Fee Change could impact immigration advisers.
Setting up your OISC firm, with Pacific Legal Training
Our experts will guide you through those tricky first steps to OISC registration In order to work as a UK immigration adviser, your application to the Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner (the “OISC”) must be carefully prepared and must include all of the required documentation, which includes a comprehensive Business Plan and Cash Flow Statement. Without the required documentation,…
Why take OISC Level 3?
Why become an OISC Level 3 accredited immigration adviser.
Why take OISC Level 2?
Discover why to take the OISC Level 2 exam and become accredited at a higher Level.