As of 6 April 2022, Biometric Residence Card (BRXC), Biometric Residence Permit (BRP) and Frontier Worker Permit (FWP) holders will no longer be able to present physical BRPs, BRCs or FWPs in order to evidence their right to work in the UK. Instead, these individuals must evidence their right to work via the Home Office's online service.What does this mean for recruitment agencies?Employers should review internal right to work check processes, procedures and communications in light of … [Read more...]
June deadline fast approaching for EUSS applications
On Monday 17th, May 2021 there will be only 45 days to go until the deadline of 30 June 2021 for applications to be made to the EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS). ePayMe would like to share the following message from the UK Government (GOV.UK) regarding the approaching EU Settlement Scheme deadline. This milestone is an important opportunity for us to work together to bring the fast-approaching deadline to the attention of your eligible EU employees.All EU, EEA and Swiss citizens and their family … [Read more...]
EU Settlement Scheme Update
Over 4 million applications have been made to the EU Settlement Scheme according to the latest Home Office figures.The latest statistics show that 3,693,400 applications have been received from England, 204,700 from Scotland, 67,200 from Wales and 66,300 from Northern Ireland.If you apply for the EU Settlement Scheme successfully, you will be able to continue living and working in the UK after the 30th June 2021.You will receive either:Settled statusPre-settled statusWhat … [Read more...]
Immigration law changes, is your business ready?
Following the departure of Great Britain from the EU, the transition period ends in December. From January 2021, new rules will apply.One topic businesses need to ensure they have covered is the immigration law changes, which will affect business that employ workers from the EU.As many businesses will already be aware, EU nationals will have to apply for the EU settlement scheme to continue to live and work in the UK and have until the 30th June 2021 to apply for the scheme.On the … [Read more...]
EU Settlement scheme update – 1-year left to apply
The 30th June 2020 marked the 1-year countdown for the EU settlement scheme application deadline. Already 3.6 million applications have been submitted and more than 3.3 million applications have been granted.EEA citizens and their family members who have been granted pre-settlement or settled status have secured their rights in UK Law, ensuring that they will have the evidence they need to continue living and working in the UK.The lastest detailed official Statistics show that the … [Read more...]