The Joint Council for the Welfare of Immigrants was pleased to take part in the new BBC three-part documentary, ‘Who should get to stay in the UK?’. Chief Executive Satbir Singh was interviewed for the series, which first aired on Thursday 13 June, to make the case for a fair, humane immigration system which treats…
On 23 April 2018, JCWI and Liberty called for the appointment of an Independent Commission to review the workings of the Home Office and the legal framework of the ‘hostile environment’. Alongside the call, JCWI and Liberty have published a Dossier of Failure, detailing the need for an Independent Commission into the systematic failures which culminated…
NB: PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS COURSE IS NOW FULL AND NO MORE BOOKINGS ARE ACCEPTED AS OF 15 JUNE 19 hrs13h00. If you missed your opportunity to attend the above date you should register your interest with JCWI training at lucia@jcwi.org.uk for a possibility of an extra date in July (subject to demand). Trainer: Rimmy Bedi…
Trainer: Brendan Beder Level: Basic CPD: 7.5 This course will be of particular use to those sitting the OISC Accreditation Assessment at Level 1. The course will provide a systematic overview of all aspects of UK Immigration Law. It is designed for delegates who are new to the immigration field, or want the latest updates…
Trainer: Azhar Chohan Level: OISC level 2/ Intermediate CPD: 12 This course is suitable for those sitting the OISC competence assessment at Level 2 and the Law Society accreditation exam at Level 1. It will provide delegates with an understanding of the main aspects of immigration and asylum law and practice. Please note that due to the ground covered…
Trainer: Rimmy Badi Level: All levels CPD: 2 hrs This course is divided into 2 sections – firstly on complaints and secondly ethics in daily practice. This is a very practical training which is intending to equip you with a better understanding on how to deal with complaints and ensure that you are always complying…
Trainer: Edward Mynott Level: Advanced CPD: 14 This course is suitable for those sitting the OISC competence assessment at Level 3 and may assist those sitting the Law Society accreditation exam at Level 2. It will provide delegates with a higher level of understanding of immigration and asylum law and practice, as required at OISC…
What advice services does JCWI offer? JCWI has more than 50 years’ experience fighting for justice for those who are vulnerable. We deal with all areas of asylum and immigration law and we are recognised as experts in this field. We employ five solicitors and our legal team represents clients at all stages of the…
What is Legal Aid and how does it work? Legal Aid is funding provided by the Legal Aid Agency to help meet the cost of legal advice or representation in court or in a tribunal. JCWI’s legal department has a Legal Aid contract. This means that we are able to represent and assist clients using…
Our legal team run a number of helplines providing timely and reliable immigration advice to those who need it most. IRREGULAR MIGRANTS HELPLINE If you are in the UK without status and need legal advice, call our helpline on 020 7553 7470. It is open on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays between 10am and 1pm. The…