What happens when I have submitted my application?

Once you have submitted all the required documentation, a caseworker will be assigned to consider your application.

The information you have submitted will be assessed for compliance with the Code of Standards.

You will be invited to sit a level 1 online competence assessment as part of your overall assessment of competence. You may also be asked to sit an assessment at levels 2 and 3 (please note this only applies to applicants wishing to work at level 2 or 3). See below for information on assessments.

The principles that will be applied in deciding applications for exemption are set out in section 83 (5) of the Act. That is, that applicants must demonstrate that they are fit and competent to provide immigration advice and immigration services. Relevant to the assessment of fitness and competence is compliance with the Code of Standards.

Copies of the Code of Standards, the Commissioner's rules and the Commissioner's Guidance on Competence can be downloaded on this website. You can obtain further copies by calling 0845 000 0046.

Download the Code of Standards and Commissioner's Guidelines PDF 667 KB

Download the Commissioner's Guidance on Competence PDF 231 KB