Guidance

ICIBI Inspection Framework

The Inspection Framework sets out the six levels of inspection.

From:
Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration
Published
2 November 2018
Last updated
10 February 2026 — See all updates

Documents

ICIBI Inspection Framework

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Details

The Inspection Framework provides information on each of the levels and a summary of the types of evidence and documentation required to support each level. The list of evidence and documentation is not exhaustive. It is intended to provide a guide for the area being inspected on the types of information we would like to receive to demonstrate their performance against each level.

Updates to this page

Published 2 November 2018
Last updated 10 February 2026 + show all updates

  1. The Inspection Framework replaces the 'ICIBI expectations for inspection' document.

  2. First published.

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