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This inspection sought to examine the efficiency, effectiveness and consistency of UKVI’s interim workflow routing solution in visit visa operations.
This inspection examined the Home Office’s management of family reunion applications between 1 January 2022 and 30 September 2022, focusing on progress relating to implementation of recommendations two, three and four fr…
This inspection initially sought to examine the efficiency and effectiveness of Rule 32 in Short-Term Holding Facilities and Rule 35 in Immigration Removal Centres (IRCs) between 1 April and 30 June 2022.
This inspection took a broad, thematic approach to look at immigration as it relates to the agricultural sector
This inspection focused on how the route has been working since its launch, including the ability to rapidly scale up operations and learnings taken from, and into, other immigration routes.
This inspection examined the use of hotels to accommodate unaccompanied asylum-seeking children, with particular reference to the Home Office’s duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of children who are in the United King…
This report covers reviews of country information on Afghanistan and China that were considered by the IAGCI at its March 2022 meeting.
This inspection examined the Home Office’s processing of family visas with a focus on indefinite leave to remain applications, which are submitted via the ‘settlement marriage’ form.
The inspection team visited the UK Border Force juxtaposed controls at Paris Gare du Nord and Coquelles. The report makes 3 recommendations.
The inspection focused on protecting the border through security checks, and the identification and safeguarding of vulnerable people.
This inspection examined the Global Positioning System (GPS) electronic monitoring of Foreign National Offenders, with a particular focus on the processing and flow of information through the Electronic Monitoring Hub from …
This re-inspection reviewed the improvements the Home Office had made to the management and operation of Napier Barracks following the ICIBI/HMIP inspection of February 2021
This inspection examined how the immigration system serves the needs of the higher education sector, rather than focusing narrowly on the operational functions within the Home Office.
This inspection focuses on the use of hotels as contingency asylum accommodation. The Home Office has accepted all 7 of the report's recommendations.
The Country Policy and Information Notes on Iran, Ethiopia and Zimbabwe were selected as they were recent or due for review by the Home Office and at the time Iran accounted for approximately 11% of all asylum claims.
This inspection examined how Border Force generates and collects intelligence at two small seaports and how this is used to prevent immigration and customs offences.
The report makes seven recommendations, the Home Office accepted five in full and partially accepted one. The Home Office has already completed three of the recommendations.
The report makes 15 recommendations.
The report makes 3 recommendations which focus on adequate and effective Border Force staff coverage across key functions.
This inspection examined the efficiency, effectiveness and consistency of FES delivered by UKVI through its streamlined and digitised UK Visa and Citizenship Application Service (UKVCAS) in-country, Home Office SSCs and Visa…
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