Independent report

An inspection of the immigration system as it relates to the higher education sector (October 2021 – March 2022)

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.

• From: Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration
• Published: 30 June 2022

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An inspection of the immigration system as it relates to the higher education sector (October 2021 – March 2022)

Ref: ISBN 978-1-5286-3355-0

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The inspection focused on the following areas:

• the effectiveness of the immigration routes available to international students, staff and visiting academics
• the burden of compliance for sponsors
• the extent and quality of communication and engagement between the Home Office and the higher education sector
• the availability and usefulness of guidance for study and work applications
• the quality and the value to the sector of the services provided by the Premium Customer Service Teams
• continuous improvement, including the transition to digital status

Published 30 June 2022