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Inspection Report Published: A short inspection of Border Force queue management at Birmingham Airport based upon onsite observations

Inspection Report Published: A short inspection of Border Force queue management at Birmingham Airport based upon onsite observations

Wednesday, 12 January 2022

The report makes 3 recommendations which focus on adequate and effective Border Force staff coverage across key functions....

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An inspection of migrants arriving via small boats at Tug Haven

An inspection of migrants arriving via small boats at Tug Haven

Monday, 06 December 2021

The inspection team anticipate reporting to the Home Secretary by February....

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Inspection Report Published: An Inspection of UK Visas and Immigration Front End Services

Inspection Report Published: An Inspection of UK Visas and Immigration Front End Services

Thursday, 25 November 2021

This inspection examined the efficiency, effectiveness and consistency of FES delivered by UKVI through its streamlined and digitised UK Visa and Citi...

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Inspection Report Published: An inspection of asylum casework

Inspection Report Published: An inspection of asylum casework

Thursday, 18 November 2021

This inspection examined the efficiency and effectiveness of the Home Office’s asylum casework system, which is managed by the Asylum & Protection Dir...

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Call for evidence: An inspection of the Home Office’s processing of applications for indefinite leave to remain in the UK as a partner of a person or parent of a child already settled in the UK (SET (M))

Call for evidence: An inspection of the Home Office’s processing of applications for indefinite leave to remain in the UK as a partner of a person or parent of a child already settled in the UK (SET (M))

Wednesday, 17 November 2021

The Independent Chief Inspector invites anyone with knowledge and experience of this topic to submit evidence to inform the inspection....

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ICIBI stakeholder engagement survey   Results

ICIBI stakeholder engagement survey Results

Tuesday, 16 November 2021

Stakeholders who have previously engaged with the ICIBI through our fora, interviews or by submitting evidence for an inspection were invited to parti...

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Inspection Report Published: Second Annual Inspection of ‘Adults at risk in immigration detention’

Inspection Report Published: Second Annual Inspection of ‘Adults at risk in immigration detention’

Thursday, 21 October 2021

Following Stephen Shaw’s 2016 and 2018 reviews of the welfare in detention of vulnerable persons, the then Home Secretary commissioned the Chief Inspe...

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Call for evidence: An inspection of the immigration system as it relates to the higher education sector

Call for evidence: An inspection of the immigration system as it relates to the higher education sector

Thursday, 21 October 2021

The Independent Chief Inspector invites anyone with knowledge and experience of the interaction between the UK immigration system and the higher educa...

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Inspection Report Published: A short inspection of reporting events at Becket House Immigration Reporting Centre based on onsite observations

Inspection Report Published: A short inspection of reporting events at Becket House Immigration Reporting Centre based on onsite observations

Wednesday, 20 October 2021

This inspection focused on the service user experience and the collection and recording of relevant information by Home Office staff. The report makes...

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The ICIBI Independent Reference Group

The ICIBI Independent Reference Group

Tuesday, 19 October 2021

The purpose of the group is to provide support and challenge to the Chief Inspector...

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The Chief Inspector holds the first of his new Migration Forums with a focus on the education sector.

The Chief Inspector holds the first of his new Migration Forums with a focus on the education sector.

Wednesday, 29 September 2021

The new forum joins the other ICIBI stakeholder groups that advise on specific areas such as maritime, aviation, adults at risk, and refugee and asylu...

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ICIBI stakeholder engagement survey

ICIBI stakeholder engagement survey

Monday, 06 September 2021

The Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration (ICIBI) is conducting a survey to gather views on how it can better target inspections and ...

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ICIBI Inspection Plan 2021 22 Published

ICIBI Inspection Plan 2021 22 Published

Friday, 23 July 2021

The Chief Inspector publishes his Inspection Plan 2021-22....

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The IAGCI invites tenders to evaluate UK Home Office Country Information Products   Deadline extended

The IAGCI invites tenders to evaluate UK Home Office Country Information Products Deadline extended

Friday, 16 July 2021

The IAGCI invites tenders to evaluate UK Home Office Country Policy Information Notes on Zimbabwe, Ethiopia and Iran. Following a discussion with the ...

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The Chief Inspector is recruiting, closing date is Monday 21 June
New Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration appointed

New Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration appointed

Monday, 15 March 2021

David Neal to begin his appointment on Monday 22 March 2021 as Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration (ICIBI) for a term of 3 years. ...

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An inspection of the use of contingency asylum accommodation – key findings from site visits to Penally Camp and Napier Barracks

An inspection of the use of contingency asylum accommodation – key findings from site visits to Penally Camp and Napier Barracks

Monday, 08 March 2021

During the week of 15 February 2021 inspectors from ICIBI and Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Prisons (HMIP) visited Penally Camp and Napier Barracks, s...

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Inspection Report Published: An inspection of the work of Border Force, Immigration Enforcement, and UK Visas and Immigration to identify, investigate, disrupt and prosecute perpetrators of modern slavery and human trafficking

Inspection Report Published: An inspection of the work of Border Force, Immigration Enforcement, and UK Visas and Immigration to identify, investigate, disrupt and prosecute perpetrators of modern slavery and human trafficking

Thursday, 04 March 2021

The report makes three recommendations which stress the importance of creating a clearer, more coherent set of roles, responsibilities and objectives ...

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An inspection of contingency asylum accommodation   visits to Penally Camp and Napier Barracks

An inspection of contingency asylum accommodation visits to Penally Camp and Napier Barracks

Wednesday, 10 February 2021

Inspectors from ICIBI and HMI Prisons are visiting both sites during the week beginning 15 February. ...

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Call for evidence: An inspection of the use of hotels and barracks as contingency asylum accommodation

Call for evidence: An inspection of the use of hotels and barracks as contingency asylum accommodation

Monday, 25 January 2021

The Independent Chief Inspector invites anyone with knowledge and experience of the Home Office’s use of hotels and barracks as contingency asylum acc...

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Inspection Report Published: An inspection of the Home Office’s use of sanctions and penalties

Inspection Report Published: An inspection of the Home Office’s use of sanctions and penalties

Tuesday, 12 January 2021

This inspection examined the efficiency and effectiveness of the Home Office’s use of sanctions and penalties, specifically those measures designed to...

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Inspection Report Published: An inspection of the Home Office Presenting Officer function

Inspection Report Published: An inspection of the Home Office Presenting Officer function

Monday, 11 January 2021

The inspection focused on staffing, the training, guidance and support available to POs, and any lessons learnt by the Home Office following successfu...

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Inspection Report Published: Inspection of Country of Origin Information Thematic Report on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity or Expression

Inspection Report Published: Inspection of Country of Origin Information Thematic Report on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity or Expression

Tuesday, 08 December 2020

This report covers a thematic review of CPIT products that deal with claims based on sexual orientation and gender identity or expression....

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Inspection report published: An inspection of the Home Office’s response to in country clandestine arrivals (‘lorry drops’) and to irregular migrants arriving via ‘small boats’

Inspection report published: An inspection of the Home Office’s response to in country clandestine arrivals (‘lorry drops’) and to irregular migrants arriving via ‘small boats’

Wednesday, 11 November 2020

The inspection examined the Home Office’s identification and handling of migrants first encountered away from a port of entry, having entered the UK c...

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Inspection report published: An inspection of the Home Office’s use of language services in the asylum process

Inspection report published: An inspection of the Home Office’s use of language services in the asylum process

Wednesday, 11 November 2020

The inspection focused on how well the language needs of asylum applicants were being met but the findings will have a wider relevance. The Home Offic...

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Inspection report published: An inspection of UK Refugee Resettlement Schemes

Inspection report published: An inspection of UK Refugee Resettlement Schemes

Wednesday, 11 November 2020

The inspection looked at how the various long-running resettlement schemes had performed up to March 2020, and what lessons the Home Office should be ...

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Inspection report published: An inspection of family reunion applications   June – December 2019

Inspection report published: An inspection of family reunion applications June – December 2019

Thursday, 08 October 2020

The Chief Inspector's report on the efficiency and effectiveness of the Home Office’s management of family reunion applications....

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Chief Inspector publishes 2019 20 Annual Report

Chief Inspector publishes 2019 20 Annual Report

Thursday, 10 September 2020

The ICIBI's Annual Report for the business year 1 April 2019 to 31 March 2020 has been laid in Parliament. ...

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Call for evidence: An inspection of UKVI’s ‘Front End Services’

Call for evidence: An inspection of UKVI’s ‘Front End Services’

Thursday, 03 September 2020

The Independent Chief Inspector invites anyone with knowledge and experience of UKVI’s ‘Front End Services’ to submit their evidence for his forthcomi...

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Call for evidence: Second Annual Inspection of ‘Adults at Risk’ in immigration detention

Call for evidence: Second Annual Inspection of ‘Adults at Risk’ in immigration detention

Monday, 17 August 2020

The Independent Chief Inspector is inviting anyone with knowledge and experience of the Home Office’s treatment of vulnerable individuals in immigrati...

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