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Migrants will be able to send scanned copies of their supporting documents or a photo of documents for checks using email or a mobile app instead of sending their original documents. In addition, organisations should use the Employer Checking Service if a prospective or existing employee cannot provide any of the accepted documents: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/employee-immigration-employment-status\">https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/employee-immigration-employment-status<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Employers can check prescribed documents via the following website: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/view-right-to-work\">https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/view-right-to-work<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Please note that if a company is found to be employing someone illegally, and the employer has not carried out the prescribed checks, the company may face sanctions including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A civil penalty of up to \u00a320,000 per illegal worker;<\/li>\n<li>In serious cases, a criminal conviction carrying a prison sentence of up to 5 years and an unlimited fine;<\/li>\n<li>Closure of the business and a compliance order issued by the court;<\/li>\n<li>Disqualification as a director;<\/li>\n<li>Not being able to sponsor migrants;<\/li>\n<li>Seizure of earnings made as a result of illegal working; and<\/li>\n<li>Review and possible revocation of a licence in the alcohol and late-night refreshment sector and the private hire vehicle and taxi sector.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For more detailed information, please refer to the official websites:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/collections\/right-to-work-checks-employer-guidance\">https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/collections\/right-to-work-checks-employer-guidance<\/a>,<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/publications\/right-to-work-checks-employers-guide\">https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/publications\/right-to-work-checks-employers-guide<\/a>,<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/guidance\/coronavirus-covid-19-right-to-work-checks\">https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/guidance\/coronavirus-covid-19-right-to-work-checks<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Contact Our Immigration Team<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For expert advice regarding any aspect of the UK visa application, please contact our immigration team on 0203 384 3075.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Employers should conduct a right to work check before they start employing a migrant to ensure he\/she is legally allowed to work in the UK. 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