Business Details
Expert Immigration Advice and Training in Crawley
The Westwood Organisation is a specialist consultancy dedicated to demystifying UK immigration processes for employers, educational institutions, and individuals. Our team combines decades of frontline experience from former Home Office officers with practical expertise in compliance and training. We prioritise approachable, jargon-free guidance to help clients navigate sponsorship requirements, visa applications, and audit preparations. Regulated by the Immigration Advice Authority, we maintain memberships with ILPA, ARIA, and CIPD to ensure industry-leading standards.Our tailored audits and interactive training sessions have earned recognition for transforming complex immigration frameworks into actionable strategies. We focus on delivering cost-effective solutions that balance regulatory compliance with organisational needs, supported by resources like our online TWO Academy and technical content library.
Services
Immigration Advice
Compliance Audits
Training Workshops
Online Training
Sponsorship Services
Highlights and features
- We have former Home Office immigration officers on staff
- Our training combines technical expertise with engaging delivery
- We provide practical compliance solutions tailored to client needs
- Regulated to the highest level by the Immigration Advice Authority
- Cost-effective alternative to traditional immigration law firms
Associations and certifications
- Immigration Advice Authority
What people say
Excellent knowledge
Professional and supportive
Engaging training
Informative workshops
Helpful audits
Services
Immigration Advice
We provide expert immigration advice for employers, educational institutions, and individuals navigating UK visa requirements. Our consultants combine former Home Office experience with practical compliance strategies to ensure regulatory adherence. Clients benefit from tailored guidance on sponsorship applications, document verification, and audit preparation.
Compliance Audits
Our compliance audits help organisations prepare for UKVI inspections through comprehensive reviews of sponsorship processes. We identify potential weaknesses and provide actionable recommendations based on industry best practices. Clients receive detailed reports with practical solutions to maintain licence compliance.
Training Workshops
Interactive training workshops cover immigration compliance, document verification, and sponsorship responsibilities. Delivered by former immigration officers, sessions combine technical expertise with engaging delivery methods. Participants gain practical skills through scenario-based learning and hands-on document analysis exercises.
Online Training
Self-paced online courses cover student sponsorship, visa processes, and compliance requirements. The TWO Academy platform includes downloadable workbooks, interactive tests, and completion certificates. Courses are accessible 24/7 with one-year subscription periods for flexible learning.
Sponsorship Services
We assist organisations with Tier 2/5 sponsorship licence applications and ongoing compliance management. Services include CAS allocation guidance, audit preparation, and policy development. Clients receive tailored support for maintaining Home Office compliance standards throughout the sponsorship lifecycle.
People
Ian Westwood
Director
Former Chief Immigration Officer with 10 years' frontline Home Office experience and 20 years in private consultancy. Specialises in corporate compliance and tribunal representation. Regulated to the highest IAA level with expertise in demystifying immigration processes.
Hayley Davey
Immigration Compliance Manager
Experienced immigration adviser with background in healthcare sector compliance. Provides practical support for sponsorship applications and regulatory adherence. Combines technical knowledge with client-focused solutions for corporate and individual clients.
Alice Mae Mckinnon
Immigration Compliance Manager
Specialist in higher education immigration compliance with hands-on experience supporting universities and corporate sponsors. Focuses on practical implementation of Home Office requirements while maintaining client-centric service delivery.
Lucy Walmsley
Content Manager
Chartered CIPD member and IAA-regulated advisor responsible for technical content development. Delivers training sessions and compliance audits while simplifying complex immigration jargon for client accessibility.
Cat Imhoff
Casework & Operations Manager
Oversees visa application administration and client casework management. Provides direct support for individual applications while coordinating operational processes to ensure efficient service delivery across all client portfolios.
Questions
What immigration services do you offer?
We provide sponsorship compliance, visa application support, audits, and training for employers, educational institutions, and individuals navigating UK immigration rules.
Are your training courses available online?
Yes, our TWO Academy offers self-paced online courses covering student sponsorship, compliance, and document verification with one-year access.
How do your audit services work?
We conduct comprehensive compliance reviews identifying potential issues, then provide actionable recommendations to prepare organisations for UKVI inspections and maintain licence compliance.
Can you help with sponsorship licence applications?
Yes, we guide organisations through Tier 2/5 sponsorship licence applications, including CAS management systems setup and ongoing compliance requirements.
What makes your training different?
Delivered by former Home Office officers using interactive methods, our training combines technical expertise with practical scenarios and document analysis exercises for effective learning.
Do you work with international clients?
While based in Crawley, we support clients nationwide through remote training, online resources, and virtual compliance consultations for UK immigration requirements.
