As part of the Government's digitisation of the UK immigration system, physical documents, including biometric residence permits (BRPs), which are currently used to prove immigration status, are being phased out and replaced with eVisas by the end of 2024. Employers will need to take steps to update their impacted workplace population, and implement processes to complete follow-up right to work checks where required.
Notes section updated to reflect that employers are no longer required to carry out follow up right to work checks for employees who have pre-settled status under the EU settlement scheme.
Updated to remove digital certificates of application under the EU settlement scheme from group 2 as these can now be checked using an online right to work check.
Updated to reflect that digital certificates of application under the EUSS are no longer included as a List B document requiring a Positive Verification Notice from the Employer Checking Service. These can now be checked using an online right to work check.
31 January marked the third anniversary of the UK leaving the EU and an end to freedom of movement for workers. What impact has Brexit had on right to work routes for employers and what does the future hold? Jonathan Beech, managing director of Migrate UK, says agility is crucial.