People Seeking Immigration Advice
What do immigration advisers do?
Immigration advisers provide advice and services on:
- claims for asylum
- applications for entry clearance or leave to enter or remain in the United Kingdom (UK)
- immigration employment documents
- nationality
- citizenship
- residence
- deportation or removal
- bail applications
- appeals against deportation
We regulate immigration advisers operating in the UK, ensuring that they are fit and competent and acting in their client's best interests.
How do I choose an immigration adviser?
It is a criminal offence for a person to provide immigration advice or services unless their organisation is registered with the Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner (OISC) or they are:
- a regulated solicitor, barrister or legal executive (or European equivalent)
- exempted by Ministerial Order
Organisations registered with us are allowed to display the OISC's global tick logo. This shows that the organisation meets the standards laid down by us.
When choosing an immigration adviser you should consider what your case is about and its complexity, and choose an adviser who meets your needs.
Find out more about how to choose an immigration adviser.
How do I find an adviser?
The OISC does not provide immigration advice but we can help you find an adviser who is registered with us.
The list of immigration advisers has details of all advisers regulated by us who do not charge clients for advice or services.
The register of immigration advisers has details of all advisers regulated by us who charge clients for their advice or services.
The list of prohibited immigration advisers has information about advisers who have been prohibited from practicing by the Immigration Services Tribunal.
To find an OISC regulated immigration adviser in your area, please use our adviser-finder database.
