Prove Your Right to Work in the UK 2026
Section A: Proving UK Right to Work Overview Proving the right to work is now a routine part of every recruitment process in the UK. The expectation is simple; anyone starting work needs to show evidence that they are allowed to work in the UK, and employers are required to check that evidence […]
ECS Check: Employer Checking Service Guide 2026
Section A: What is the Employer Checking Service for ECS Checks? The Employer Checking Service is a Home Office service that employers can use where an individual cannot show an online immigration status or an acceptable physical document. That situation can arise, for example, where the person has an outstanding in-time application, appeal […]
Cost Savings of Proposed Earned Settlement: £600m Not £10bn
Earned Settlement Savings Lower Analysis of government data indicates that the projected fiscal savings associated with the proposed earned settlement reforms are materially lower than initially suggested. While ministers have referenced a £10 billion figure in support of extending the route to indefinite leave to remain, underlying data from the Migration Advisory Committee […]
Curtailment Letter 2026: What It Means & What to Do
If you have received a curtailment letter, the immediate concern is simple: how long you can lawfully remain in the UK and what you need to do next to avoid overstaying or losing the right to work. For employers and sponsor licence holders, the same event triggers a different but equally urgent risk: whether the […]
Positive Verification Notice: Checking Right to Work 2026
Section A: What is a Positive Verification Notice? To avoid civil penalties and the possibility of criminal prosecution, employers are required to verify that all workers are eligible to work in the UK before employment starts and, where relevant, during employment. There are several prescribed ways to do this, including manual document checks […]
Civil Penalty Notice 2026: Fines, Deadlines & What to Do
Section A: Overview of Civil Penalty Notices Employers are liable for a civil financial sanction if they are found to have employed someone who is disqualified from working by their immigration status and the employer cannot show a statutory excuse. The scheme sits under the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006 and is […]
Scale Up Visa: Eligibility, Process & Benefits
Section A: What is the Scale Up Visa? The Scale Up visa is a points-based route for migrant workers who have been recruited by a UK Scale Up sponsor, and who have the skills necessary to enable the sponsor’s business to continue growing. This visa is designed to allow those with a suitable […]
Right to Work Digital Identity Checks: Employers’ Guide
Section A: What Are Digital Right to Work Checks? Digitial Right to Work checks use Identity Document Validation Technology via a Digital Verification Service (DVS) provider – also known as an Identity Service Provider (IDSP) – to authenticate British and Irish citizens who hold a valid passport or Irish passport card. When these […]
Changes to Sponsor Right to Work Checks: March & April 2026
Right to Work Duties Expanded in Sponsor Guidance Recent updates to Home Office sponsor guidance in March and April 2026 have changed sponsor licence holders’ right to work responsibilities. While the underlying statutory framework under the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006 has not been amended, (as yet at least), the sponsor guidance […]
Sponsorship: UK Visa & Immigration Guide 2026
Section A: Sponsorship in UK Immigration In UK immigration law, sponsorship is the licensing framework that allows eligible employers and education providers to sponsor certain workers and students under specified immigration routes. It applies both to people applying from overseas and, in some cases, to people applying from within the UK to stay, […]