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.

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

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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 HE 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