Guidance

ICIBI Inspection Framework

The Inspection Framework sets out the six levels of inspection.

• From: Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration
• Published: 2 November 2018
• Last updated: 10 February 2026
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  1. 10 February 2026

     The Inspection Framework replaces the 'ICIBI expectations for inspection' document.

  2. 2 November 2018

     First published.

Documents

ICIBI Inspection Framework

PDF, 220 KB, 10 pages

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Details

The Inspection Framework provides information on each of the levels and a summary of the types of evidence and documentation required to support each level. The list of evidence and documentation is not exhaustive. It is intended to provide a guide for the area being inspected on the types of information we would like to receive to demonstrate their performance against each level.