UKCISA Conference
Sessions B, Thursday 30 June, 11.15-12.30pm
Note: sessions AB1 to AB5 are double-length sessions stretching across slots A and B. If you sign up for one of these you must attend both parts - you cannot combine one part of a longer session with one of the shorter sessions in slots A or B.
B6. Dipping your toes into immigration appeals (repeated as C1)
This is an updated version of our presentation at the UKCISA Conference in 2010. The session will cover the experiences of challenging UKBA decisions and supporting students with immigration appeals by UEL's International Student Advice Team, including:
- expanding knowledge of the appeals system
- different approaches to challenging decisions
- advising and supporting students on appeals as an OISC level 2 Advisor
- real case studies
- to share our experiences of challenging decisions and supporting students with immigration appeals
- enable participants to develop their own confidence in appeals work and take a dip!
Please note: This session is not designed to train participants on the appeals rules or to make official representation at appeals.
Target audience: OISC level 2 and experienced International Student Advisors
Presenters: Niru Williams, Lynsey Berrecloth & John Kayan, University of East London
B7. Enhancing the employability of international students
This session will cover the range of wide range of PMI2 employability projects carried out by AGCAS over the last two years. These have involved visits to China & India, the development of an international employer database, three virtual international recruitment fairs, 10 institutional projects, events for graduate employers and a series of training events for HE careers & employment staff working with international students. Participants will have an opportunity to find out more about the support and resources available to international students and those advising and helping them.
Presenter: Ellen Parkes, International Careers Adviser, University of Bristol on behalf of AGCAS
B8. Entry Clearance correction schemes
This is a session for new advisers, and for those who would like a refresher, about the process of Entry Clearance correction.
The Scheme is one whereby errors that have occurred at the entry clearance stage can be reviewed and amended. This includes errors such as an incorrect Sponsor License number, omission of work conditions and the inclusion (in error) of the requirement to register with the police. This is a free service run by the UK Border Agency for advisers to use on behalf of students. The scheme benefits many students who might otherwise have to apply for further permission.
This session will look at the purpose and remit of the scheme, as well as the various administrative processes involved in using the scheme.
Presenters: Christine Stevenson, UK Border Agency
B9. FE Forum (combined with C9)
The recent changes for to the student immigration system have major implications for colleges' international work. What activities will continue to be viable? What changes will colleges need to make to adapt to the new requirements? This session provides an opportunity for delegates from further education to share their thoughts on ways forward for the sector.
It will also include a case study on accommodation for international students from Loughborough College, which offers a wide range of accommodation which includes Halls of Residence and Host Family Accommodation. It offers 24/7 warden support to all its students and host families and a Meet and Greet service. This presentation will outline the accommodation options available to students and the allocation process. The Warden Support Service will be defined and this will include their involvement with the Meet and Greet Service.
Presenters: John Mountford, Association of Colleges and Natasha Williams, Nicholas Moore solicitors; Cheryl Darnell, Loughborough College
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