Basic Clearance

[Fred Bloggs]

Mine took 5 days, and yes, it's client specific. So if you swap contracts then you need BC all over again. It's a PITA if (like me) you've had lots of short term contracts in the last 5 years.

[TheFaQQer]

When I had SC I worked with some Aussies who couldn't get SC as they hadn't been here 3+ years - but they got BC fine (or at least in the time it took for the wonks to process it).

That's because SC (and DV) is a proper (point in time) security check.

BC says that you are who you say you are, but nothing more than that - even the DVA say that it's not a security check. And you'd still need higher these days to work anywhere that is a terrorist target.

[d000hg]

the point is, the id card will do all the things we dont want it to do, but when it might be really useful, like sc, it will be worthless

While I don't object to the ID card on principle, I agree that cynicism is probably well-founded.

[EternalOptimist]

coool. Do i get a PPK?

the point is, the id card will do all the things we dont want it to do, but when it might be really useful, like sc, it will be worthless

[Purple Dalek]

coool. Do i get a PPK?

You would have, but with government cost savings you will now be issued with a bag of assorted rubber bands which to flick as assorted villains.

And the bond-babes: well, been to Grimsby on a Friday night recently?

[scooterscot]

Roll on the National ID card. Then we wont have to put up with all this nonsense. We will all be identified to hell, and cleared up to 00 standard with a licence to kill.

coool. Do i get a PPK?

[expat]

Depending who does it from a few days to a week or two, it's a glorified ID check and not carried out by the DVA.
Incidentally BC (as it used to be called) isn't transferrable between employers so as soon as you finish with the contract it lapses, the same applies if you change agencies or go direct, it has to be redone.

I never realised that my identity was so ephemeral: change jobs and I might not be the same person any more?

[EternalOptimist]

Roll on the National ID card. Then we wont have to put up with all this nonsense. We will all be identified to hell, and cleared up to 00 standard with a licence to kill.

[TykeMerc]

Cheers Guys...how long does a BC normally take to get?

Depending who does it from a few days to a week or two, it's a glorified ID check and not carried out by the DVA.
Incidentally BC (as it used to be called) isn't transferrable between employers so as soon as you finish with the contract it lapses, the same applies if you change agencies or go direct, it has to be redone.

[DiscoStu]

Cheers Guys...how long does a BC normally take to get?

I last had it done about 4 years ago and it took about 3 weeks IIRC.

[valluvan]

Cheers Guys...how long does a BC normally take to get?

[Peoplesoft bloke]

When I had SC I worked with some Aussies who couldn't get SC as they hadn't been here 3+ years - but they got BC fine (or at least in the time it took for the wonks to process it).

[DiscoStu]

I've had a quick look at the guidlines for BPPS (apparently it's no longer BC) and I can't find any reference to having to be resident for 3 years, only having 3 years checkable work history. All I could find is this:

Where an individual has been overseas for 6 months or more during the previous 3 years, every effort should be made to obtain a reference
from the overseas employer.

(Talking about documents that need to be checked)
For non-British citizens:

• Full European Economic Area (EEA) or other passport, or a Home
Office document confirming the individual’s UK immigration status (for
non-EEA nationals).
• Work Permit/visa issued within the past 12 months.

It's worth noting for future reference that in such matters there's rarely any flexibility if you don't meet the criteria.

[valluvan]

Client wants me to put me through a basic clearance.As per my knowledge one needs to have 3 years residence in the UK to get one.I am 2 months short of it!!...

Does the panel think that the clearance authorities might show a bit of flexibility/discretion and grant me clearance(I don't have any criminal record or tickets or CCJs) or it is usually an outright denial....??