OISC Code of Standards
The OISC鈥檚 new Code of Standards has now been published and will come into effect on 1 September 2024.
The Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner鈥檚 new has now been published.
The publication of the new Code 鈥� which sets the standards of conduct which are expected to be met by regulated advisers and regulated organisations 鈥� follows a .
It aims for a less prescriptive, more principled-based regulatory approach with the necessary safeguards to ensure the OISC can take swift, fitting action against anyone who undermines the reputation and quality of advice and services within the immigration sector.
It is intended that the Code should meet the OISC鈥檚 regulatory objectives, which are to:
- promote good practice to immigration advisers
- set standards for immigration advice and services
- make sure those standards are upheld
The Code will come into effect on 1 September 2024. Up until that date, the existing will apply. Guidance Notes to support with the implementation of the new Code will follow.