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UK Visa Property Inspection Reports
UK Visa Property Inspection Reports, also known as Entry Clearance Inspection Reports, Immigration Accommodation Reports, Immigration Housing Survey Reports, or UKBA Property Reports, are comprehensive documents that demonstrate the availability of suitable accommodation for the proposed applicant, sponsors, or those appealing against a refusal for a UK Visa upon their arrival in the United Kingdom.
Our reports are not limited to specific visa types. They are primarily used for UK spouse, marriage, and fiancé visa entry clearance applications, but their versatility extends to family visitor visas and dependent visas. We can even provide an inspection report for immigration appeals. a
The Accommodation Requirements
Under the UK Immigration Rules Visa, applicants must show that they meet the accommodation requirements, primarily under settlement visa rules.
Many applications are refused by the Entry Clearance Officer (Visa Officer) as they fail to meet the accommodation requirements, but we strongly urge clients to obtain a property report before submitting their application to avoid the risk of refusal.
It is becoming common for Visa Officers to refuse a settlement visa application due to the lack of a property inspection report without referring to the sponsor or visa applicant for further clarification. In other known cases, they can also request that a property inspection report be obtained during the assessment stage of a settlement visa, pending a final decision. This delays the process even further and is stressful for UK sponsors as they must now look for a suitable property report provider within a short time (usually one week).
Immigration Services To Support Clients For Property Inspections
Rest assured, our official in-house property inspection officers, who are qualified housing inspectors/surveyors and accredited to the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and Environmental Health Registration Board, will meticulously assess and produce a comprehensive immigration property inspection report. This report is not only acceptable to the Home Office / UK visa section, but also meets the stringent accommodation requirements under the UK Immigration Rules and Housing Act 1985 and 2004, ensuring your peace of mind.
Our team, with their extensive 12 years of experience in providing inspection reports, is dedicated to meeting the Home Office’s stringent accommodation requirements. Their expertise and focus on this specific area ensure that you can trust in the quality of our services.
It’s crucial to understand that reports from estate agents are not deemed acceptable. They must be from a qualified assessor associated with a governing body. Additionally, many councils and local authorities across the UK have ceased to provide immigration inspections for UK visas or Entry Clearance due to the high costs involved. This is where AUS (UK) Immigration steps in, offering exclusive support to clients with their Immigration Property Inspection requirements.
Combined Legal Service
We provide discounted fees if clients require a combined legal support service with their immigration applications and a property inspection report.
For example, if you require us to prepare and manage a UK settlement/marriage visa application, your immigration property inspection report is included in an overall discounted legal fee. This is a top-rated service with our clients and is value for money.
Who Do Immigration Property Inspection Reports Apply To?
Immigration Property Inspection Reports apply to those applying for:
Under UK Immigration Rules for Settlement Visas, official Home Office guidance even states that property inspection reports must be submitted with a UK visa application for settlement as a spouse or fiancée.
You can find this information by clicking on the button below. Please go to page 3 under the accommodation details section of the Home Office guide to Supporting Documents for Settlement Visas.
Property Inspection & Deep Inspections
Our property inspections are meticulously thorough. We leave no stone unturned in assessing whether the property will become overcrowded with the applicant’s addition, in strict adherence to the Housing Act 1985.
Given the frequent and intricate changes to the UK Immigration Rules, it is absolutely crucial to demonstrate the foreign migrant visa applicant’s self-sufficiency. This is a key factor in avoiding the use of public funds (taxpayer money), a practice strictly prohibited under most UK Visa categories.
If a UK Settlement Visa applicant has been refused a visa because of unsatisfactory accommodation, we stand ready to provide a comprehensive property inspection report. This report can be a valuable tool for appeal or visa review, offering strong support to the applicant’s case.
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