13th June 2012 – Birmingham
12th July 2012 – Manchester
5th Sept 2012 – London
Practical advice on document checking, managing visa applications and spotting illegal applicants.
Overview
Immigration issues continue to be at the forefront of media attention as the Government tackle their manifesto pledge to reduce the numbers of migrants entering the UK. We have already seen changes to the employment routes; and changes to the student routes are likely in the near future. This workshop is designed to give you essential up to date information about the current workings of the Immigration Rules and to help you keep your company compliant.
Learning Outcomes
Suitable for any recruiter, HR professional or business owner who employs non UK nationals, the workshop aims to help you:
- Understand the a raft of new immigration rules
- Verify a non-UK candidate’s immigration status
- Review your policies and procedures to ensure your organisation is working within the law
- To understand what to look for when checking identity documents and qualifications to avoid fraudulent applications
- Ensure all your current employees are working legally
Programme
| 09:30 – 10:00 | Registration and Coffee |
| 10:00 – 10:30 | How Immigration Control Operates in the UK |
| 10:30 – 11.45 | Legislative framework – Current legislation, rules and procedures, including Points Based System and other Immigration categories allowing work in the UK.This session is split into three as follows:
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| 11:45 – 12.00 | Morning Coffee |
| 12:00 – 13:15 | Legislative Framework Continued |
| 13:15 – 13:45 | Lunch and Discussion |
| 13:45 – 14:15 | Compliance – UKBA expectations for record keeping |
| 14:15 – 15:00 | Document checking – Allowable documents and good practice |
| 15:00 – 15:15 | Afternoon Tea |
| 15:15 – 16:15 | Document checking practical – How to spot fake documentation |
| 16:15 – 16:30 | Conclusions and Action Planning |
Trainer
Ian Westwood worked at the Home Office from 1993-2003. He was an operational Immigration Officer serving at Heathrow, Gatwick and Dover before being promoted to Chief Immigration Officer based in Croydon.
Since then he has set up his own consultancy business, providing training and immigration advice to a variety of corporate and private clients on the subject of Immigration.
He is regulated by the Office of the Immigration Service Commissioner to provide immigration advice in the UK.
Ian’s training credentials include the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development’s Certificate of Training Practice and the Belbin Team-Role Accreditation.
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Pricing
All training events are priced at £350 + VAT per attendee.
Terms and Conditions
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Cancellations
Cancellations received in writing up to one month before the event will be refunded in full, less an administration charge of £100 + VAT. We cannot accept cancellations after that time.
How to pay
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