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UK Visas and Immigration

Division of the Home Office responsible for the United Kingdom's visa system

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Dec 11, 2025
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What documents employers in the UK legally accept for right-to-work checks?

Employers in the UK must accept either defined “List A” documents that give an ongoing right to work (for example British or Irish citizenship and indefinite leave) or time‑limited documents in “List ...

Oct 27, 2025
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Can asylum seekers in the UK work while their claim is being processed?

Asylum seekers in the UK are , but may apply for permission to work if their claim has been outstanding for more than 12 months and the delay is not their fault; permission is limited to certain jobs ...

Jan 5, 2026

sponsor licence uk

A sponsor licence is the Home Office permission UK employers must hold to hire non‑UK resident skilled workers under the Skilled Worker route; obtaining one requires detailed documentary evidence, rob...

Dec 4, 2025

What changes to UK asylum benefits have been introduced by recent government policy (2024–2025)?

The government’s recent asylum policy papers and legislation (2024–2025) signal a clear push to restrict access to taxpayer-funded support for asylum seekers and refugees, prioritise those “making an ...

Dec 4, 2025

What financial and housing support are asylum seekers entitled to in the UK?

Asylum seekers in the UK cannot access mainstream welfare benefits and are generally barred from work; instead, destitute asylum seekers may apply to the Home Office for accommodation and a subsistenc...

Oct 30, 2025

How does the UK's digital ID system comply with GDPR regulations for workers?

The UK's digital ID programme aims to meet UK GDPR obligations through a combination of a statutory trust framework, Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) and certification of digital identity se...