Expired passports now accepted as evidence of right to work

The UK Border Agency (UKBA) has reviewed its policy on whether indefinite leave to remain (ILR) in an expired passport can be accepted by employers as evidence of right to work. Indefinite leave to remain (ILR) is also known as permanent residency.

 

Under the current legislation, employers must see evidence of a prospective employee's leave to remain in a valid passport. However, the UKBA has reviewed the policy and, under the UKBA’s illegal working civil penalty regime, from 2 ... (109 more words)

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