UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) are replacing physical immigration documents with a digital immigration status, known as an eVisa eVisas will … Continue reading Move to eVisas update
Move to eVisas update
Category: right to work
Illegal working – raids reach highest level in UK history
Enforcement raids skyrocket by 77% … leading to an 83% increase in arrests. Illegal working arrests and raids have reached the highest level in … Continue reading Illegal working – raids reach highest level in UK history
Illegal delivery riders face removal following enforcement blitz
Nationwide takedown of illegal delivery riders leads to over 170 arrests Delivery riders caught working illegally across Britain face being … Continue reading Illegal delivery riders face removal following enforcement blitz
New Resources to tackle unregulated immigration advice
Digital posters and leaflets are now available in three additional languages for regulated organisations, ambassadors, and charities to download and … Continue reading New Resources to tackle unregulated immigration advice
A fairer pathway to UK settlement
The Home Secretary's statement setting out significant reforms to the UK’s legal migration model. Oral statement to Parliament 20th November … Continue reading A fairer pathway to UK settlement
Largest crackdown on illegal workers
Number of illegal working arrests skyrocket by 63% as Immigration Enforcement carry out highest level of raids in British history. … Continue reading Largest crackdown on illegal workers
Preventing illegal working (the Right to Work Scheme) to other working arrangements
Consultation on extending legislation to prevent illegal working (the Right to Work Scheme) to other working arrangements This Home Office … Continue reading Preventing illegal working (the Right to Work Scheme) to other working arrangements
Update on the move to eVisas
UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) are replacing physical immigration documents with a digital immigration status, known as an eVisa. Moving … Continue reading Update on the move to eVisas
Digital ID scheme to be rolled out
A new digital ID scheme is to help combat illegal working while making it easier for the vast majority of … Continue reading Digital ID scheme to be rolled out
National Insurance Verification (NVR) withdrawn
Since the introduction in April 2012, an employer who is within Real Time Information (RTI) had the ability to request, … Continue reading National Insurance Verification (NVR) withdrawn
Crackdown on legal visa abuse
…action led to a 10% fall in student asylum claims. The significant growth in asylum claims from legal migration routes … Continue reading Crackdown on legal visa abuse
Illegal delivery riders shut down
Illegal workers arrested in nationwide enforcement surge Hundreds of arrests have been made across the UK following a week-long crackdown … Continue reading Illegal delivery riders shut down
New UK eVisas for Pakistani students and workers
Most main applicants travelling to the UK on study or work-related visas will no longer need a physical sticker visa … Continue reading New UK eVisas for Pakistani students and workers
Immigration reforms restore order and control
New rules to be laid in Parliament see skills and salary thresholds rise, overseas recruitment for care workers end, and more … Continue reading Immigration reforms restore order and control
Easier British citizenship route for Irish citizens
Irish people living in the UK can benefit from a new British citizenship route. Irish people living in the UK … Continue reading Easier British citizenship route for Irish citizens
Delivery firms to bolster efforts to stop illegal working
Deliveroo, Uber Eats, and Just Eat commit to further strengthening security checks on delivery riders to prevent illegal working in … Continue reading Delivery firms to bolster efforts to stop illegal working
Delivery riders working illegally!
Nationwide clampdown on delivery riders working illegally Ramp-up of arrests and visits set to take place across the UK targeting … Continue reading Delivery riders working illegally!
Illegal working enforcement
Over 6,000 arrests and 9,000 visits carried out in crackdown on illegal working. A major surge in immigration enforcement activity … Continue reading Illegal working enforcement
Millions have taken action to access eVisa
..millions have accessed their eVisa, as an extension to the period expired immigration documents can be used for travel is … Continue reading Millions have taken action to access eVisa
Right to Work – guidance updated
The Home Office has issued revised guidance to employers on Right To Work checks (Wednesday 12th February 2025). Who has … Continue reading Right to Work – guidance updated
Blitz on illegal working
Most successful January in over half a decade for Home Office Immigration Enforcement teams tackling illegal working. Illegal working A … Continue reading Blitz on illegal working
7 year director ban for illegal workers
Qiqing He employed three people who were not allowed to work in the UK at his takeaway in Aberdeen The … Continue reading 7 year director ban for illegal workers
Crack down on illegal working
The government has been intensifying raids to tackle illegal working across England since the summer. Officers have been out in … Continue reading Crack down on illegal working
Visa holders should switch to an eVisa now
Home Office statistics published show that over 3 million people have now made the switch from using physical immigration documents … Continue reading Visa holders should switch to an eVisa now
Arrests for illegal working rises
New data shows illegal working arrests have increased by 25% A crackdown on rogue businesses hiring people to work illegally … Continue reading Arrests for illegal working rises
Rogue employers to be banned from hiring overseas workers
Businesses who commit serious offences will be banned from sponsoring overseas workers to crack down on visa abuse and prevent … Continue reading Rogue employers to be banned from hiring overseas workers
Pre-travel ETA applications for non-Europeans opens
Non-Europeans can now apply in advance for an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) and will need one to travel to the … Continue reading Pre-travel ETA applications for non-Europeans opens
UK to expand digital travel to more visitors
By April 2025, all visitors who do not need a visa will need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to travel … Continue reading UK to expand digital travel to more visitors
Fresh measures to support victims of Modern slavery
Victims of modern slavery will be better supported in fresh measures unveiled by the government. The government has pledged to … Continue reading Fresh measures to support victims of Modern slavery
eVisa transition
Physical immigration document holders urged to take action to access their eVisa now The government is urging all those across … Continue reading eVisa transition
Rogue employers targeted in illegal working crackdown
The Home Secretary, Yvette Cooper, announced last month that the government would crack down on unscrupulous employers who are hiring … Continue reading Rogue employers targeted in illegal working crackdown
Sham marriage gang sentenced
Members of an organised crime group have today been jailed for forging more than 2,000 marriage certificates to allow people … Continue reading Sham marriage gang sentenced
EU Settlement Scheme changes
The changes will ensure that citizens can continue to prove their rights easily, and bring greater clarity for those required … Continue reading EU Settlement Scheme changes
Deliveroo, Just Eat and Uber Eats to enhance checks to prevent illegal working
Leading food delivery companies will introduce enhanced security checks on their apps to prevent the market being abused by illegal … Continue reading Deliveroo, Just Eat and Uber Eats to enhance checks to prevent illegal working
eVisa rollout begins
Millions invited to switch from physical immigration documents to an eVisa – a key step in creating a modernised and … Continue reading eVisa rollout begins
Family visa tightened
Income required to bring family to the UK increased as final measure of package to reduce legal migration comes into … Continue reading Family visa tightened
Twelve arrested after Home Office raid
Twelve immigration offenders have been arrested following a Home Office raid on a bedding and mattress factory in the West … Continue reading Twelve arrested after Home Office raid
New laws to cut migration and put British workers first
Changes now in force to slash migration and prevent the undercutting of British workers by employers looking to recruit cheap … Continue reading New laws to cut migration and put British workers first
Six-year ban for boss who employed illegal workers
The owner of a Cumbria pizzeria and takeaway has been banned as a company director for six years after hiring … Continue reading Six-year ban for boss who employed illegal workers
Right to work code update from 13th Feb 2014
The Home Office has published an updated Code of Practice for the Right to Work Scheme, which will come into … Continue reading Right to work code update from 13th Feb 2014
Student Visa action comes into force
From 1st January 2024, ….. most international students can now no longer bring family members to the UK. The Office … Continue reading Student Visa action comes into force
Plans to cut net migration
Plan to deliver the biggest ever cut in net migration and curb abuse of the immigration system. The Home Secretary … Continue reading Plans to cut net migration
Right to Work – Illegal Working Penalties Code of Practice
Published Draft Illegal Working Penalties Code of Practice Home Office has published a draft code of practice on illegal working penalties, … Continue reading Right to Work – Illegal Working Penalties Code of Practice
Food delivery account sharing concern
Uber Eats, Deliveroo and Just Eat urged to end unchecked account sharing to protect the public. Food delivery firms have … Continue reading Food delivery account sharing concern
Illegal workers arrested at Central London hotel
11 agency workers were arrested by Immigration Enforcement at the London Marriott Hotel Regents Park The intelligence-led operation uncovered illegal … Continue reading Illegal workers arrested at Central London hotel
Increased VISA fees from 4th October 2023
Increases to immigration and nationality fees …. are set come into effect on 4th October 2023. According to the UK … Continue reading Increased VISA fees from 4th October 2023
Home Office’s illegal working enforcement activity inspection
The Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration has commenced an inspection of illegal working enforcement activity. The scope of … Continue reading Home Office’s illegal working enforcement activity inspection
Tripling of fines for those supporting illegal migrants
Fines are to be more than tripled for employers and landlords who allow illegal migrants to work for them or … Continue reading Tripling of fines for those supporting illegal migrants
Crime leader who recruited illegal workers to clean at Sainsbury’s jailed
Members of a gang which recruited illegal migrants to work as cleaners across a string of Sainsbury’s supermarkets have been … Continue reading Crime leader who recruited illegal workers to clean at Sainsbury’s jailed
Taking on a new employee? Make sure you collect accurate information.
HMRC have been concerned with some of the accuracy of data reported to them for new employees when commencing employment.To … Continue reading Taking on a new employee? Make sure you collect accurate information.
Over 100 illegal workers arrested
The Home Office deployed over 300 immigration officers on over 150 enforcement visits in one day to crack down on … Continue reading Over 100 illegal workers arrested
Changes to student visa route to reduce net migration
New government restrictions to student visa routes to cut net migration while protecting the economic benefits students bring to the … Continue reading Changes to student visa route to reduce net migration
Illegal working moped delivery drivers targeted
All employers in the UK have a responsibility to prevent illegal working. Employers can be jailed for 5 years and … Continue reading Illegal working moped delivery drivers targeted
New UK law to boost seafarer pay
The new law is designed to protect those working on vessels operating an international service from being paid less than … Continue reading New UK law to boost seafarer pay
Operation targeting illegal working in care industry – six arrested
Arrests made by the Home Office during an intelligence-led, pre-dawn immigration operation. Six arrests have been made as part of … Continue reading Operation targeting illegal working in care industry – six arrested
Right to Work update: Employer’s guidance
The Home Office have asked if PAYadvice.UK would share the following information with its readership. 1 March 2023 We are … Continue reading Right to Work update: Employer’s guidance
Tackling illegal working
The Home Office has ramped up immigration enforcement activity in the month since the Prime Minister’s pledge to boost raids … Continue reading Tackling illegal working
Scale-up visa to propel high-growth businesses
The UK’s top high-growth businesses will have greater flexibility and power to entice the world’s top talent through the new … Continue reading Scale-up visa to propel high-growth businesses
Using the correct employee addresses — new starters
As part of the August 2022 employer bulletin, HMRC have emphasised the need for employers to notify the correct employee … Continue reading Using the correct employee addresses — new starters
Support for vulnerable applicants to the EU Settlement Scheme
Home Office announce further funding to help vulnerable EU, EEA and Swiss citizens and their family members applying to the … Continue reading Support for vulnerable applicants to the EU Settlement Scheme
Updates to Employer Right To Work guidance for April 2022
The Home Office have issued an updated draft version of Employer's Guide to Right to Work Checks' to reflect changes … Continue reading Updates to Employer Right To Work guidance for April 2022
‘Homes for Ukraine’
UK individuals, charities, community groups and businesses can now record their interest in supporting Ukrainians fleeing the war through the … Continue reading ‘Homes for Ukraine’
Right to Work Scheme COVID-19 Adjusted Checks Update
The adjustments to right to work checks, which were made due to COVID-19, will now continue until 30th September 2022. … Continue reading Right to Work Scheme COVID-19 Adjusted Checks Update
Brexit Freedoms Bill to cut EU red tape
A new ‘Brexit Freedoms’ Bill will be brought forward by Prime Minister Boris Johnson, to mark the two-year anniversary of … Continue reading Brexit Freedoms Bill to cut EU red tape
New digital identity checking for employers to tackle immigration abuse
Employers, Landlords and letting agents will be able to use certified new technology to digitally carry out vital right to … Continue reading New digital identity checking for employers to tackle immigration abuse
Blooms – How an employer can employ someone from outside of the UK
The following case study is issued by UK Visas and Immigration as example of how an employer can employ someone … Continue reading Blooms – How an employer can employ someone from outside of the UK
Industry given certainty around seasonal workers but told to focus on domestic workforce
Seasonal Worker visa route extended until end of 2024, to allow foreign workers to come to the UK for up … Continue reading Industry given certainty around seasonal workers but told to focus on domestic workforce
Health and Care Visa scheme expanded
Care workers, care assistants and home care workers to become eligible for Health and Care Visa for 12 month period … Continue reading Health and Care Visa scheme expanded
Further boost for people applying for EU Settlement Scheme
The Home Office has announced a further £3 million to help vulnerable and at-risk EU citizens apply to the EU … Continue reading Further boost for people applying for EU Settlement Scheme
Right to work virtual checks acceptability extended
The end date for the temporary adjusted checks has now been deferred to 5th April 2022 (inclusive). The Home Office … Continue reading Right to work virtual checks acceptability extended
HMRC August 2021 Employer Bulletin
HMRC have issued the August 2021 Employer Bulletin, again, packed full with information. In this month’s edition of the Employer … Continue reading HMRC August 2021 Employer Bulletin
Temporary protection for more applicants to the Settlement Scheme
EEA citizens and their family members who apply late to the EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) will have their rights protected … Continue reading Temporary protection for more applicants to the Settlement Scheme
Action required – upcoming deadline for furloughing employees and the latest on SEISS
Dear Payadvice.UK , I’m writing to you with the latest information about the financial support schemes available to help your … Continue reading Action required – upcoming deadline for furloughing employees and the latest on SEISS
Right to Work Checklist changed 1st July 2021
Not before but on 1st July with little to no preparation time for U.K. employers, the Home Office have issued … Continue reading Right to Work Checklist changed 1st July 2021
Home Office issues revised Right To Work guidance for 1st July 2021 and onwards
At the eleventh hour, the Home Office have, at last, issued revised guidance (18th June 2021) on the changes required … Continue reading Home Office issues revised Right To Work guidance for 1st July 2021 and onwards
CJRS guidance updated 16th June 2021
The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme guidance has been further updated on Wednesday 16th June 2021 to include the introduction of … Continue reading CJRS guidance updated 16th June 2021
Consultation launched to waive visa fees for non-UK military personnel
Service personnel from non-UK nations could be offered indefinite leave to remain in the UK for free under a new … Continue reading Consultation launched to waive visa fees for non-UK military personnel
New format NINOs? No they’re Temporary Reference Numbers (TRNs) – do not use!
There have been a number of questions circulating about new format National Insurance Numbers identified as such on letters to … Continue reading New format NINOs? No they’re Temporary Reference Numbers (TRNs) – do not use!
Apply to the EU Settlement Scheme
EU, EEA or Swiss citizens, and family members resident in the UK by 31st December 2020, now have less than … Continue reading Apply to the EU Settlement Scheme
Visas extended for thousands of frontline health and care workers
Thousands of crucial frontline health workers and their dependents will be granted free visa extensions, Home Secretary Priti Patel has … Continue reading Visas extended for thousands of frontline health and care workers
EU Settlement Scheme
Are you an EU citizen living and working in the United Kingdom? It is now less than 100 days until … Continue reading EU Settlement Scheme
Thinking of hiring from the EU
Free movement has ended, and the new points-based immigration system has salary and language requirements that change the way employers … Continue reading Thinking of hiring from the EU
Right to work checks for EEA and Swiss nationals during the EU- Exit grace period (1 January – 30 June 2021)
The following is based on the revised Appendix B guidance issued by the UK Home Office. Free movement ended on … Continue reading Right to work checks for EEA and Swiss nationals during the EU- Exit grace period (1 January – 30 June 2021)
Social security contributions for workers coming to the UK from the EEA or Switzerland from 1 January 2021
Check where you need to pay social security contributions from 1 January 2021, if you’re a worker from the EU, … Continue reading Social security contributions for workers coming to the UK from the EEA or Switzerland from 1 January 2021
Up to 30,000 workers to help reap 2021 harvest
Measures announced to support farmers and growers next year, including an extended and expanded Seasonal Workers Pilot The number of … Continue reading Up to 30,000 workers to help reap 2021 harvest
BREXIT – Employing EU citizens from 1st January 2021
No right to work checking change until 30th June 2021 With BREXIT - do the right to work checks change … Continue reading BREXIT – Employing EU citizens from 1st January 2021
Updated rules for farm workers arriving in England
Seasonal workers arriving in England to carry out vital work on farms ahead of Christmas are able to work as … Continue reading Updated rules for farm workers arriving in England
Prove your right to work in the UK
You do not need a National Insurance number to work in the United Kingdom. The government provide an online service … Continue reading Prove your right to work in the UK
Employee coming to work from abroad – agreement to operate PAYE on earning for UK work – Section 690
In light of #COVID19, HMRC has updated guidance on the operation of Section 690 agreements. Information about operating PAYE on … Continue reading Employee coming to work from abroad – agreement to operate PAYE on earning for UK work – Section 690
BREXIT – time is running out to prepare
The government urges business leaders to step up preparations for Australia-style arrangements from 1 January and launches 'time is running … Continue reading BREXIT – time is running out to prepare
No National Insurance number? So what!
National Insurance Number delays The October 2020 HMRC bulletin provides additional guidance on National Insurance requirements.Due to COVID-19, the Department … Continue reading No National Insurance number? So what!
Prepare for new year changes to European travel #BREXIT
rules around passports, access to healthcare, driving, pet travel and mobile phone roaming in EU and EFTA countries are changing … Continue reading Prepare for new year changes to European travel #BREXIT
#BREXIT: Continue to live in the UK if you’re an EU, EEA or Swiss citizen
EU, EEA or Swiss citizens will usually need to apply to continue living in the UK after 31 December 2020. … Continue reading #BREXIT: Continue to live in the UK if you’re an EU, EEA or Swiss citizen
Apply to the EU settlement scheme #BREXIT
With the United Kingdom leaving the European Union, EU citizens (plus EEA and Swiss) living and working in the UK … Continue reading Apply to the EU settlement scheme #BREXIT
Happy Brexit vote anniversary – Preparing for the EU settlement Scheme
4 years ago on 23rd June 2016 the United Kingdom voted to leave the European Union. Changes in employment rights … Continue reading Happy Brexit vote anniversary – Preparing for the EU settlement Scheme
#BREXIT – The UKs new immigration system – January 2021 changes
With the end of the EU transition period, the free movement within the U.K. ends with the introduction of a … Continue reading #BREXIT – The UKs new immigration system – January 2021 changes
Right to work checks adjusted #COVID19 #coronavirus
Right to work checks have been temporarily adjusted due to coronavirus (COVID-19). This is to make it easier for employers... … Continue reading Right to work checks adjusted #COVID19 #coronavirus