Employing Foreign Workers

Following the introduction of the Points‐Based Immigration System, Build UK has produced a simple flowchart to guide members through the process of employing a foreign worker.

The new flowchart covers the EU Settlement Scheme, which closes for applications on 30 June 2021, the Points‐Based Immigration System and the Skilled Worker Visa, which is required from 1 July 2021, and provides links to further guidance on a particular area if required.

The Home Office has confirmed that temporary changes to right to work checks introduced in response to the coronavirus pandemic will now end on 20 June 2021, rather than 17 May as originally planned. This means that employers can continue to undertake checks via video calls and use scanned copies rather than original documents until that date.