Immigration Inspections

Applicants wishing to immigrate to the UK may be required to provide a report to the British High Commission on Housing Conditions to accompany there application. The report must confirm that

• The property they intend to live in has been inspected

• The property is accepted for occupation under the Housing Act 2004

• The property will not become overcrowded if they live there

Carlisle City Council is able to offer this service. It is not a statutory function so a fee of £65.00 is now payable from September 2008 for the inspection and the report to be produced. The fee and application form must be submitted before an inspection is undertaken.

• Download an Application for an Immigration Inspection.

It is important that you provide all the information requested on the form. If you do not there is a possibility the High Commission will not accept the letter or that the letter is inaccurate.

Please note that the accommodation must be owned or occupied exclusively by you or your family. Rented accommodation, which is shared with members of another family, is not acceptable.

After receiving your completed form and cheque an officer will contact you in order to arrange a mutually convenient time to undertake an inspection at the property. During the inspection the officer will need to look round the whole property and you will be asked to outline who occupies the house, and in which rooms they sleep in.

Once the Council has received your completed form and necessary fee we will aim to make a visit and provide the letter within 10 working days.

For further information call 01228 817341 or email Housing@carlisle.gov.uk