Preparing for a UKVI Compliance Check Training Course
Are you ready for a UKVI compliance check?
Description
CPD accredited training course - 3.5 points
Immigration Site Visits & Compliance Audits: The Challenge for UK Employers
It has become increasingly challenging for UK employers with sponsor licences to maintain the rigorous compliance standards required to pass a Home Office immigration audit.
The risk of failing an inspection is high, and inadequate record-keeping or missing documentation can lead to licence downgrade or revocation, civil penalties, and significant business disruption. With UKVI conducting both announced and unannounced site visits with increasing frequency, ensuring audit-ready systems and documentation is no longer optional - it's essential for protecting your sponsor licence and your ability to recruit overseas talent.
Our training course cuts through the uncertainty, providing you with the practical knowledge to prepare for and pass immigration compliance audits. Learn to implement robust record-keeping systems, identify vulnerabilities before inspectors do, and establish defensible procedures that demonstrate ongoing compliance and safeguard your business operations.
What our delegates say
"Really well put together" - Maritime and Coastguard Agency
"Very informative, and information intense" - MHA
"This was the right pace and clearly explained; very helpful for a newbie in this area of work." - Canford Healthcare Ltd
"The trainer was brilliant and very knowledgeable." - Sanctuary
"I felt that this mornings webinar was the best I've been to to date. It was explained in a way that we all completely understood, and not only that, we could retain the information." - Autism at Kingwood
"Learnt a lot and feel prepared now to start putting action plans in place ready to become sponsored employee." - Scottish Autism
"Great info and real life experience shared!" - The Arora Group
Agenda
09:30 Welcome, housekeeping, aims & objectives for the day
A chance to revisit your reasons for attending the course, meet fellow delegates and establish and agree learning objectives
09:35 Why do audits happen?
- What are UKVI Looking for?
- Distinction between compliance/ pre licence and post licence visits
- Consequences of an adverse audit
- Stats and the emergence of desktop audits
10:30 Comfort break
10:40 How to prepare
- Confirming the legal basis for the visit
- Preparing right-to-work information
- Preparing sponsorship information
- Dealing with mistakes
11:30 Comfort break
11:40 On the day
- Documents to present on arrival
- Interviews
- Access to data and GDPR
- Legal support?
12:10 Follow-up
- Forwarding information
- Complying with action plans
- Assessing and replying to a civil penalty
12:35 Five top tips
12:55 Final Q&A and wrap up
13:00 End of workshop
Topics Covered
- Gain a thorough understanding of the necessary documentation and procedures
- Learn what a UKVI compliance officer will check and inspect, and how to ensure your systems are all compliant
- Acquire the tools to maintain and update your records and reduce the risk of non-compliance or fines
- Receive an overview of potential problems, highlighting where you can improve your systems
- Understand the key elements of compliant HR policies and procedures, and what training your team will need
- Learn how to avoid illegally employing workers
- Ensure your recruitment procedures are fit for purpose
- Receive five top tips from our immigration expert
Who the Course is For
HR and recruitment professionals, administration, training, security, risk, compliance, legal, policy, vetting and screening, operations and all line managers and directors and staff with responsibility for Right to Work checks and non-UK employee recruitment.
FAQs
What does BFI specialise in?
BFI provides expert-led training in HR compliance, employment law, immigration for employers, union relations, workplace inclusion, and AI and talent solutions.
Who typically attends your courses?
Attendees include HR managers, legal teams, compliance officers, operations leaders, and public sector employers.
Are your trainers practitioners?
Yes. All trainers are experienced specialists; we feature practitioners from the public and private sectors as well as lawyers, policy advisers, former regulators, and consultants.
How do I book a course?
Choose an event on the website and click Register. You can pay online with a credit card or request an invoice.
Do you accept purchase orders?
Yes. Public and private-sector organisations may use PO numbers. These can be added during the registration process, or can be retrospectively added to am invoice if the place has been booked already.
We need to set you up as a Supplier, can you complete a form or send me over your company information?
Yes, we can do either; please contact us via info@bfi.co.uk
Can I get a PO number added to our invoice?
Yes, please send details through to info@bfi.co.uk or reply to us using your confirmation email
Do you offer group discounts?
Yes. Discounts for multiple bookings are automatically applied at checkout. For groups of over ten, it may be more cost-effective to run the course in-house. Call 01983 861133 for details
Can I transfer my place to another date or colleague?
Yes. Substitutions are free, and transfers are typically allowed within a set timeframe.
What is your cancellation policy?
BFI follows standard UK training-industry cancellation terms.
How are online courses delivered?
Training is delivered live via Zoom with interactive Q\&A and case-based discussion.
Will I receive slides and supporting materials?
Yes. Attendees receive slides, templates (where relevant), and many other useful documents and links.
Will I receive a copy of the event recording?
Our monthly subscription and webinar clients receive recordings of the live sessions; otherwise we do not record our courses to encourage confidential discussion and questions under the Chatham House Rule
What time zone are online events delivered in?
All events are delivered in UTC / London time unless otherwise stated
What is included in in-person events?
Full-day training includes refreshments, full documentation which is emailed prior to the event and networking opportunities.
Are your venues accessible?
Yes. All venues are fully accessible.
Are your courses CPD-certified?
Many courses are accredited by The CPD Certification Service.
Can I ask questions about my organisation’s situation?
Yes. Trainers answer questions during the session and can respond afterward.
Will the training help us prepare for an audit?
Yes, on our audit courses you will learn what triggers visits, what officers look for, and how to evidence compliance.
Will I receive a certificate?
Yes. All attendees receive a digital certificate of course completion.
Do you offer private or in-house training?
Yes. All courses can be tailored for your team. Visit https://bfi.co.uk/team-training/
Do you offer consultancy?
Yes. BFI offers policy reviews, audit preparation, HR compliance support, and workforce advisory services.