United Kingdom Introduces Changes To Right-to-Work Scheme And Revamps Immigration Rules

Starting from 6 April 2022, Biometric Residence Card (BRC), Biometric Residence Permit (BRP), and Frontier Worker Permit (FWP) holders in the United Kingdom will evidence their right to work by using the Home Office online service.

As a result, from 6 April, employers will no longer be able to accept or check a physical BRP, BRC, or FWP as valid proof of right to work, even if the document shows a later expiration date.

Employers will not need to retrospectively check the status of BRC or BRP holders who were employed up to and including 5 April. Employers will maintain a statutory excuse against any civil penalty if the initial checks were undertaken in line with the guidance that applied at the time the check was made.