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organizing a place in a holding area (for example, when a person is claiming
asylum)

You might also be involved with:
organizing surveillance
carrying out intelligence-based activities
visiting and interviewing people who are suspected of having no right to remain in
the UK

What do I need to do to become an immigration officer?
Although there are no set qualification requirements, many applicants will be
educated to A level standard or higher. Previous experience of working with the
public face-to-face would be helpful.
To apply for an immigration officer post, you need to be 18 or over
be a British citizen or British subject with no restrictions on your stay in the UK
pass security clearance checks (due to the sensitive nature of the work)pass
medical checks
You may have an advantage when applying if you also have some ability in a
foreign language, although this is not essential.
You will normally need to have lived in the UK for five years before applying.
If your initial application is successful, you will usually be invited to an
assessment center where you will be tested on your communication skills,
decision making, conflict management skills and awareness of equal opportunity
issues.
You could also start as an assistant immigration officer and work towards
achieving promotion through internal application.

Link : https://www.ucas.com/ucas/after-gcses/find-career-ideas/explore-
jobs/job-profile/immigration-officer

Questions
Choose True or False nest to the sentences below:
1. You don’t need to check and endorse their passport and any work-related
documents when a passenger doesn’t meet the criteria for entry to the country.
( T / F )
2. As an immigration officer, you might be involved with carrying out
intelligence-based activities. ( T / F )
3. you need to be 20 or over to apply for an immigration officer. ( T / F )
4. Having ability in a foreign language give you advantage when applying. ( T /
F )
5. If your initial application is successful, you can work on the next day. ( T / F )

Choose the best answer
1. The text tells us about….
a. The criteria of entering a country
b. The duties and the qualification requirements of immigration officer
c. The common immigration offences
d. The tips for organizing surveillance