Info Needed Re AIT Hearing

[SWPQ]

I need some advice re the following:

I have been studying ACCA Accounting in the UK since 2003. Last October I submitted my application for FLR (S) and it was rejected on the grounds of not complying with the conditions of stay.

I have submitted my appeal to the AIT and I have a hearing next Month. I have just received my exam results and I have now cleared Level 2 ACCA which is the equivalent of a UK Bachelors degree. Is it possible for me to switch from student to IGS? Will the AIT consider this when reviewing my case.

Any advice provided will be appreciated.

[VictoriaS]

You need to ask the judge to consider post-decision information. Tricky, but not impossible.


Victoria

[try-one]

SWPQ;
I would recommend that you obtain a letter from NARIC showing the equivalence of the ACCA level 2 and the Bachelors degree; may sound a straightforward equivalence to you, however not everyone is familiar with the accreditation.

[VictoriaS]

Which conditions did you breach by the way?

Victoria

[SWPQ]

Try-one;

Why would I need a NARIC equivalence assessment for a qualification that is UK based? I have read somewhere online that the HO recognises the above.....I don't remember on which website though.


Victoria, as per the HO rejection letter all conditions were breached. I know it`s not looking good, but I have since submitted my appeal letter along with supporting evidence to the AIT. Personally there were exceptional circumstances and I my view my actions were not deliberate nor intentional. I have an appointment to go and see an advisor at the IAS office next week.


The new term starts the first week in March, should I go ahead and enroll for the new term or should I rest my hopes on the Tribunal supporting my side of the argument. I am really in a 'grey area' at the moment.

[try-one]

SWPQ,
I recommend the NARIC letter because the Case Worker from the HO may not visit the same web sites as you; ACCA is a a qualification NOT a degree.
Just as general information, please see some text from the official ACCA site:

ACCA will provide you with additional opportunities on the way to becoming a qualified accountant

Based on that, I would interpret that ACCA is not a degree; it is just a qualification from the UK (different from a degree).

So, to avoid confusion and to really know what to expect, it would help you to get a letter from NARIC.