Press Releases
Press Releases from the Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner (OISC).
OISC publishes its Annual Report
The Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner (OISC) has today (July 21) published its Annual Report for 2009/10. The Report shows that during the year the OISC completed over 130 criminal investigations into illegal activity, and successfully prosecuted over 25 cases. This is the highest number of prosecutions ever recorded by the OISC in a single year.
Harrow Woman Convicted of Illegally Providing Immigration Advice
Ruby Akhtar (48) of Harrow, Middlesex was yesterday (28 June 2010) convicted at Southwark Crown Court of illegally providing immigration advice.
Manchester Adviser Convicted of Providing Illegal Immigration Advice and Services
Manchester resident Muhammed Shakoori, (49) was yesterday (28 June 2010) convicted of illegally providing immigration advice and services at Manchester Crown Court.
RMJ Administration
"We have been informed that, as a result of a cash flow problem, the not for profit organisation known as Refugee and Migrant Justice (RMJ -formerly the Refugee Legal Centre) has gone into administration.
Response to the statement issued on Programme for Government website
"The Immigration Services Commissioner is concerned by the allegations in Lewis' comment. It is important that immigration advisers are fit and competent.
Commissioner's Statement on Sky News Article about Sham Marriages
The Commissioner takes any possible breach of her Code of Standards and Rules very seriously.
Guernsey based resident Convicted of Illegally Providing Immigration Advice and Services
A Guernsey woman, Angelique Blin (49) was yesterday (12 May 2010) convicted on 3 counts of illegally providing immigration advice and services at Southwark Crown Court.
Unqualified Adviser Fined for giving Illegal Immigration Advice
A bogus adviser from South London, was on 18 May 2010, sentenced at Southwark Crown Court of illegally providing immigration advice and services.
Non-Practicing Barrister Banned from Providing Advice Indefinitely
Rizwana Javed, (29) admitted a charge yesterday laid by the Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner (OISC) before the First-Tier Tribunal (Immigration Services).
Non-Practicing Barrister Convicted of Illegally Providing Immigration Advice
Kwaku Boateng, (64) who pleaded guilty, was convicted at Southwark Crown Court for illegally giving immigration advice. Victims paid in excess of £7,500 for services, which they did not receive.
OISC Annual Report Shows Record Number of Regulated Immigration Advisers
A record number of immigration advisers are now regulated by the Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner (OISC), according to figures published by the OISC today (July 8).
Struck Off Solicitor Sentenced for Illegally Providing Immigration Advice
A bogus adviser from London was sentenced yesterday (24 June) at Westminster City Magistrates Court for illegally providing immigration advice.
Bogus Adviser Jailed for Providing Illegal Immigration Advice
A bogus adviser who falsely claimed to be a solicitor was jailed today (6 October) at Basildon Crown Court for fraud and illegally providing immigration advice to clients.
Bogus Professor Jailed for Providing Illegal Immigration Advice
A BOGUS professor was jailed at Southwark Crown Court on Thursday (11 September) for illegally providing immigration advice in exchange for thousands of pounds.
Bogus Professor Convicted of Providing Illegal Immigration Advice
A BOGUS professor was convicted on Friday (Aug 8) for illegally providing immigration advice in exchange for thousands of pounds.
First OISC Adviser Sentenced for Illegally Providing Immigration Advice
An adviser from Barking, Essex, became the first OISC regulated adviser to be convicted of providing immigration advice and services that he was not authorised to provide.
Record number of OISC regulated immigration advisers revealed in Annual Report
A RECORD number of immigration advisers are now regulated by the Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner (OISC), according to figures published by the OISC today (July 14).
Stirling adviser setenced for providing illegal immigration advice to Pakistani immigrants
A Stirling adviser was sentenced today (April 16) at Southwark Crown Court for providing illegal immigration advice to "vulnerable" Pakistani immigrants, in exchange for money.
Immigration Services Commissioner Introduces Continuing Professional Development for Immigration Advisers
The Immigration Services Commissioner, Suzanne McCarthy, is introducing a Continuing Professional Development (CPD) scheme for all immigration advisers regulated by her Office, from April 1.
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