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Information for employers on checking EU, EEA and Swiss citizens’ right to work.
Who can apply to the scheme, how the application process works, and the checks that authorities must complete.
When and how to conduct DBS checks on sponsors, and what level of check is needed.
Employer checking service (ECS): check your employee or potential employee's immigration employment status
What checks are needed for a rematch.
Local authorities, police and NHS staff can find out about the information we have on our registers in England and Wales and how to ask for it.
The checks councils must make if a guest moves in before telling the council.
Apply for a Temporary Work – International Agreement visa if you're working under international law (including diplomatic households) - extend or switch, family members
Advice for landlords carrying out right to rent checks during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Find out about extra NFI services available for public sector organisations, such as ReCheck and the AppCheck.
How to become and act as a Court of Protection deputy - eligibility, responsibilities, how to apply, fees, supervision and when your deputyship ends.
Apply for British citizenship if you have a British parent - who's eligible, fees and how to apply
How to know whether the operatives you deploy are employed or self-employed, and what this means for tax and national insurance.
Good Practice Guide (GPG) 45 helps you decide how to check someone's identity.
How to use the GOV.UK ID Check app to prove your identity, including how to download the app and how to scan your face and your photo ID.
How and when to check the identity of someone who is using your service.
Information about how to become a Homes for Ukraine sponsor, including checks the council will make, and eligibility criteria.
A collection of factsheets, updated guidelines and news stories related to DBS and coronavirus.
Guidance for job applicants who have been invited to complete the Customer Service Skills Test.
What to do to protect people who come into contact with your charity through its work from abuse or mistreatment.
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