Identity Check

[stek]

That is very true but I can't believe a decent sized company uses this as a valid approach to their business.

The fines are unlimited now ISTR....

[pmeswani]

Silly question. Has the Home Office sent you a letter acknowleding they have your wife's passport? Won't this be enough for the agency?

[SueEllen]

Silly question. Has the Home Office sent you a letter acknowleding they have your wife's passport? Won't this be enough for the agency?

The poster stated that it takes 6 weeks to receive the letter.

Just a warning for the poster- regardless of whether the agency checks the passport or not the client may also do the checks.

This is often done by security as soon as you get on site. In other words make sure if you are looking for a contract and you are a non-British citizen make sure you have your passport to hand until after the contract has started.

[northernladuk]

Silly question. Has the Home Office sent you a letter acknowleding they have your wife's passport? Won't this be enough for the agency?

You really think so?

[pmeswani]

Identity Check

You really think so?

No. But worth a punt.

[Wanderer]

Silly question. Has the Home Office sent you a letter acknowleding they have your wife's passport? Won't this be enough for the agency?

The definitive list is on page 85 of the UK Border Agency Guide to Employers.

If it ain't on the list then it ain't acceptable. Simples as that.