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Guilty plea by adviser providing unregulated immigration advice leads to suspended prison sentence

Release Date: 2025-01-07
Media: Free Movement
Summary: Sebastian Valencia Jefferson, an unregulated immigration adviser, pleaded guilty to 11 counts of providing unregulated immigration advice and services in violation of section 91 of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999. He was the sole director and shareholder of Proxima Consulting Group Ltd, which also pleaded guilty on its behalf.

Between February 2021 and March 2023, Jefferson submitted numerous immigration and nationality applications, primarily serving the Iranian community in North West England. Despite knowing he was not authorized to provide immigration services, he openly advertised his services on the company’s website and social media.

The Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner (OISC) was alerted by the Home Office to multiple applications linked to Jefferson. A joint investigation with the Home Office and Greater Manchester Police led to a search of Proxima Consulting Group’s premises.

Jefferson was sentenced to six months in prison, suspended for 12 months, along with 25 rehabilitation activity requirement days, 150 hours of unpaid work, and a financial contribution. His company was fined.
Tags: United Kingdom

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