Question 1

Are you an immigration law firm?

Accepted Answer

No. We are a sector-specialist consultancy with nearly 25 years of combined experience in UK higher education, providing practical and strategic support for UKVI sponsor compliance. We are not a law firm and do not offer legal representation or immigration advice.

Question 2

Do you work with both student and worker sponsor licences?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We provide end-to-end compliance support for both Student and Skilled Worker sponsor licences, including documentation, reporting, right-to-work checks, and licence management as well as help HEI manage their visitor's compliance and ensure all visitors are coming to the University are only engage in permitted activities.

Question 3

Can you help us prepare for a UKVI compliance audit or BCA?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely. We specialise in audit preparation, including mock audits, documentation reviews, and readiness assessments. We also support institutions with BCA submissions and improving key performance indicators.

Question 4

Do you offer compliance training other than the visa compliance staff (e.g. Registry, Admissions, Recruitment, HR etc)?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We offer tailored training workshops for all departments involved in the sponsorship lifecycle, helping staff understand their specific duties and how to remain compliant in their day-to-day roles.

Question 5

Can you help without us purchasing a new web applications or IT system?

Accepted Answer

Definitely. We focus on making the most of your existing infrastructure. We’ll work with what you have and help build effective processes and policies without requiring major digital system changes.

Question 6

Do you provide ongoing support or one-off projects only?

Accepted Answer

We offer both. Institutions can engage us for one-off projects like audit preparation or policy development, or choose a retainer model for continuous support and regular compliance check-ins.

Question 7

How do you stay current with immigration rule changes?

Accepted Answer

We monitor UKVI policy updates and sector trends in real time and provide regular briefings to our clients, helping them stay informed and adapt their operations as needed.

Question 8

Can you support international partnerships and TNE risk review?

Accepted Answer

Yes. While our core services focus on UK-based compliance, we also advise on international articulation routes, franchise arrangements, and how these impact sponsor obligations and UKVI scrutiny.

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