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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 their 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

 

Copeland Borough Council is able to provide this service. Please print off and complete the application form, at the bottom of this page, which is in PDF format and return to the Council Offices. The form must be completed before an inspection can be undertaken. 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.

 

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 an officer will contact you to arrange a convenient time to undertake an inspection at the property. During the inspection the officer will need to look round the whole property and will be asked to outline who occupies the house and in which rooms they sleep. Once the Council has received your completed form we aim to make a visit and provide the letter within 10 working days.