M2: Reading

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Instructional objective

You will be able to comprehend passages about immigration and customs

Reading Activity 1

What does an immigration officer do?

As an immigration officer you would check the landing cards of non-British and non-European passengers, and find out why they are visiting and how long they intend to stay. When a passenger meets the criteria for entry to the country you would check and endorse their passport and any work-related documents.

If you decided a person did not qualify to enter the country, your duties could include:

  • interviewing the passenger for more information
  • arranging for them to go back to their point of departure
  • 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

2. One can infer from the text that….
a. When a passenger doesn’t meet the criteria for entry to the country you don’t need check their passport.
b. An immigration officer might not be involved with carrying out intelligence-based activities
c. Having ability in a foreign language is essential when you apply as an immigration officer.
d. You will normally need to have lived in the UK for five years before applying.

3. In line 24, the word “essential” has opposite meaning with….
a. unimportant
b. necessary
c. vital
d. crucial

4. In the line 5, the word “endorse” means….
a. decline
b. repudiate
c. disclaim
d. approve

5. Where do you usually find the text above?
a. On  the TV
b. In the magazine
b. In job vacancy announcement
d. In encyclopedia

Reading Activity 2

Apply for visas in Indonesia

Things to remember when completing an application:

 It is strongly recommended that you:
• read ALL of the instructions on the front of the application form.
• Complete ALL the required details on the application form
• Include ALL relevant documents and evidence with your application, as per the checklist
• do not give false or misleading information, or your application may be refused
• submit your application early.    

1) At the Australian Visa Application Centre (AVAC)

The Immigration Section has an agreement with VFS Global to provide Australian visa collection services in Indonesia through the AVAC. Although applications are submitted at the AVAC, visa decisions are only made by immigration staff at the Australian Embassy in Jakarta or the Australian Consulate General in Bali.

When submitting your application with the AVAC, no appointment is required, staff can verify photocopies of documents, you can receive basic visa information from the AVAC staff, they have a tracking service for your passport, have longer opening hours, parking facilities, close proximity to public transport, and a courier option if you live outside of Jakarta. A fee is charged by the AVAC for their services. For information on their fee, see: www.vfs-au-id.com.

2) Using an agent

You may use also use a registered migration agent, travel agent or student education agent who can submit your visa application for you.

3) Citizenship and Declaratory visa applicants

Citizenship and Declaratory visa applications can be submitted directly at the Immigration Section by post, or in person (email the embassy to make an appointment).

4) Postal and courier mail

If you are sending your application by post or courier, your application should:
• clearly state your full name, KTP number, and contact details
• include a pre-paid return envelope / return-courier advice
• be in a sealed envelope, and be clearly addressed to:
             Australian Embassy (Immigration Section)
             Jalan Patra Kuningan Raya Kav. 1-4
             Jakarta Selatan 12950
Note that courier delivery hours are on weekdays between 8am and 5pm. 

Link     : https://indonesia.embassy.gov.au/jakt/apply_info.html

Questions:

Choose True or False nest to the sentences below:

  1. Read all of the instructions on the front of the application form. ( T / F )
  2. If you give false or misleading information, your application will still be processed. ( T / F )
  3. You can submit your application anytime. ( T / F )
  4. No appointment is required when submitting your application with the AVAC. ( T / F )
  5. A fee is charged by the AVAC for their services. ( T / F )

Choose the best answer

  1. The text mainly discusses….
    a. Visa collection service through Australian Visa Application Centre
    b. Various ways to submit visa application
    c. The problems in applying visa
    d. Fees for visa services

2. In line 7, the underlined word “misleading” has opposite  meaning with….
a. Deceptive
b. Confusing
c. Ambiguous
d. Correct

3. The following are the the things to remember when completing application, except…
a. complete all the required details on the application form.
b. submit your application early.    
c. read all of the instructions on the front of the application form.
d. don’t need to include any documents and evidence with your application

4. The underlined word “ their” refers to….
a. appointment
b. services
c. documents
d. information

5. There are the things should be considered when sending your application by post or courier, except….
a. clearly state your full name, KTP number, and contact details students.
b. include a pre-paid return envelope / return-courier advice.
c. email the embassy to make an appointment
d.  be in a sealed envelope

Key Answer