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Step 2: The employer requires further verification of the individual's work status

The employer checking service is a developing service that offers employers the opportunity to check the status of individuals to work in the United Kingdom.

If the employer is not satisfied with the identity and work status information provided, or the job applicant cannot produce the original documentation, or the documentation provided requires a mandatory check they can either:

  • Request further clarification from the job applicant, who should provide further evidence of identity and work status to the employer if the recruitment process is to continue. The applicant should contact the UK Border Agency if clarification of their status is required.

Or

  • Use the employer checking service to check the right to work of the individual who has an outstanding application or appeal with the Agency.
  • Use the employer checking service to validate an application registration card (ARC).
  • Use the employer checking service to validate a certificate of application

Where the individual does not meet the above criteria, the employer checking service will not currently be able to confirm his/her right to work in the United Kingdom.

It is the responsibility of the employer to inform the applicant that checks may be made to verify information provided.

To use the employer checking service the employer must complete all the relevant sections of the checking service request form. You can download the form from the right side of this page. The form should be faxed to 0114 207 5860.

You can contact the employers' helpline on 0845 010 6677 for further advice or information on the immigration rules when employing an overseas national.

In step 3, the employer checking service undertakes a check.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Why can I only fax a request form through to the employer checking service?

    We are currently looking to introduce a secure web based form that will increase the accessibility of the service.

Application forms

Employer checking service form

See also

Internet links

Identity and Passport Service

Practical advice for businesses

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