UKVI Compliance & Administrative Review Officer

TL;DR

UKVI Compliance & Administrative Review Officer (Higher Education): Managing visa refusal case workflows and administrative reviews for international students with an accent on UKVI regulatory compliance and Sponsor Management System (SMS) operations. Focus on ensuring institutional adherence to Student Route visa requirements, conducting internal audits, and providing expert guidance on immigration legislation.

Company

hirify.global is a higher education institution focused on providing accessible and quality academic programs.

What you will do

• Review Student Route visa refusals and manage the administrative review application process.
• Draft detailed case summaries, evidence bundles, and supporting representations for UKVI.
• Act as an SMS User for the College’s Student Visa licences on the Sponsor Management System.
• Conduct regular internal compliance audits and maintain procedural documentation.
• Provide expert guidance to students and staff regarding visa applications and compliance policies.
• Liaise with UKVI, legal representatives, and internal stakeholders to ensure license retention.

Requirements

• Degree level education or equivalent relevant work experience.
• Proven experience in Student Route visa compliance, visa refusals, and administrative reviews.
• Strong knowledge of UKVI regulations and immigration compliance frameworks.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM systems.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet strict deadlines.
• Right to work in the UK is required.

Nice to have

• Experience working within the Higher Education sector.
• Competent user of the SMS UKVI reporting system.
• Line management experience.
• Multilingual skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time position with 40 hours per week.
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic higher education environment.
• Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity employment.
• Professional development in immigration compliance and regulatory affairs.