Graduate Diploma In Migration Law LML6007 Applied Migration Law Assessment Task 4 Letter Of Advice

Instructions:

1. Students must answer all questions as indicated. Make certain answers are clearly labelled.

2. Make certain that you enter your NAME and STUDENT NUMBER on each page. Insert them into the header or footer for ease.

3. This assignment comprises 30% of the assessment in this unit.

4. Students should note that English expression; grammar and spelling are taken into account in assessment of their answers.

5. SUBMISSION OF ASSESSMENT: Students are required, within 48 hours of completion of the interview, a written opinion to the client. It is the responsibility of the student to ensure that the date for receipt is complied with. It is intended that all assessment be lodged electronically. This will automatically generate a receipt.

6. WORD LIMIT: Word limits are indicated for certain questions and should be adhered to with each answer.

7. All answers should be supported by reference to the relevant legislative provisions.

8. A student whose answer to any question depends upon facts which are not stated, must discuss all relevant alternatives.

9. REFERENCING: Students are required to use the Australian Guide to Legal Citation as the preferred method of referencing.

Assessment Criteria:

• Identifies and analyses relevant facts

• Accurately identifies and cites the law, policy and/or ethics relevant to the facts provided

• Provides appropriate and accurate advice

• Demonstrates understanding of the relevant facts and legislation

• Demonstrates understanding of principles, ethics and values of a registered migration agent

• Displays professional presentation in the layout, grammar and spelling

• Presents clarity and concision in business writing.

Following your telephone interview, the client decides to engage your services and has asked you to provide them with written advice with regard to their matter. Provide a letter of advice to the client in terms of the merits of their case in a clear concise manner outlining the relevant issues in their matter and requesting further information if it is required.

You are also reminded that you must rely upon the interview that you held with the client as part of Task 2. Remember each interview will be different.

You must supply a professional business document. However, do not spend any time on creating a letterhead or other graphics. There will be no marks provided for such visual effects at all. Read the assessment criteria carefully.

(30 marks)

(Maximum word limit: 1000 words)