The government has issued a new guide relating to the Immigration Enforcement Checking and Advice Service. This can be accessed on the government website (gov.uk).
The service includes following:
- the facility for instant immigration checks;
- either face-to-face or interactive training sessions, which may include guidance on how to prevent people working illegally, the step right to work checks, a right to work toolkit, what documents must be completed and supplied, what restrictions may apply and what civil and criminal sanctions can apply to employers.
- The provision of on-site immigration officials, who can visit a place of work, carry ourt checks, assist with processes and advise on appropriate procedures.