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The above information is inaccurate - sorry.jilly cooper wrote:You do not have to be qualified to represent your friend. You don't even have to be registered with OISC as long as you will inform the tribunal, you will be fine with it. To be sure, ask your friend to write and fax to the AIT confirming this policy. I am sure that this is still the case.
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Hmm.. lawyers come in different fee ranges. Sensing a clue here as to why the application might have been refused. But can you clarify?amserve wrote:My friend is sponsoring his parents for a visit visa. He is due to attend appeal hearing next month. He can't afford to instruct a lawyer so I was thinking of representing at the appeal. Is this possible ? or does a representative have to be a qualified person ? Obviously I would be helping him out, not charging him of course.
Any suggestions welcome
Frontier Mole wrote:The above information is inaccurate - sorry.
Section 84 of Immigration & Asylum Act 1999 refers as does the Para 48 of Asylum and Immigration Tribunal (Procedure) Rules 2005 in all but bail hearings the representative must meet the section 84 requirement. All reps are asked to sign a form on the day to state that they meet this requirement.
.jilly cooper wrote:Frontier Mole wrote:The above information is inaccurate - sorry.
Section 84 of Immigration & Asylum Act 1999 refers as does the Para 48 of Asylum and Immigration Tribunal (Procedure) Rules 2005 in all but bail hearings the representative must meet the section 84 requirement. All reps are asked to sign a form on the day to state that they meet this requirement.
The information given is misleading. The AIT states clearly:
Appeals (Legal representation)
You should seek legal representation for your appeal as early as possible. Make sure that the person you choose has training and experience in asylum and immigration matters. We cannot recommend any single representative or group. The Legal Services Commission, the Law Society and the Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner may all help you to find a suitable advisor
Excuse me folks - note what I said in my first post.Frontier Mole wrote:The sponsor can rep themself BUT any other third party rep must be at least registered with OISC. If you are not a qualified legal rep then you can not help him out in the way you suggest.
why do you want to rep in the first placeamserve wrote:My friend is sponsoring his parents for a visit visa. He is due to attend appeal hearing next month. He can't afford to instruct a lawyer so I was thinking of representing at the appeal. Is this possible ? or does a representative have to be a qualified person ? Obviously I would be helping him out, not charging him of course.
Any suggestions welcome