Due to a number of high profile bogus visa applications and as part of the UK Governments ongoing security and central counter-terrorism strategy, the UK Border Agency continues to take a robust and critical view of all Visa applications and supporting documents for those seeking to enter the UK. Any non EEA foreign national seeking to enter the UK for study, work, or family reasons, must meet Home Office requirements for Entry Clearance in order to obtain a Visa. This means that you must satisfy the authorities that you can maintain and accommodate yourself without recourse to public funds. If you are sponsoring a family member, employee or student you must also satisfy the British High Commission from the Applicants country of origin that there will be no recourse to public funds if the Applicant is allowed to enter the UK and live with you, or in accommodation provided by you.

We can inspect proposed accommodation. Provided there are no issues of overcrowding and the property complies with statutory minimum criteria (for all dwellings within England and Wales) then we can issue a report confirming that the accommodation will be suitable.

At Sanctum we offer a nationwide prompt and efficient service. All our inspections are carried out by qualified Professionals who are members of the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health, experienced in inspecting and assessing properties for compliance with statutory minimum standards for dwellings under the Housing Act 2004. Our Entry Clearance Accommodation Reports can help individuals to authenticate their application, as we are a non biased, independent organisation. Our Consultants take reasonable care in verifying all information provided by sponsors and applicants. In cases where we believe that our services may be utilised for bogus visa applications, we will take the appropriate steps to notify the relevant authorities. However for genuine applications and particularly in the case of high profile applications by students and educational establishments such as Colleges and Universities, our Entry Clearance Accommodation Reports can help demonstrate compliance with the UK Border Agency's requirements.

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