Step 3: The employer checking service undertakes a check
The employer checking service is a developing service that offers employers the opportunity to check an individual's status to work in the UK, if that individual has an outstanding application with the Home Office and therefore cannot present documents confirming their legal right to work.
The employer checking service will make the appropriate checks into the work entitlement of the applicant, and/or validate the documents provided.
The current service standard for the employer checking service is five working days.
The employer checking service will inform the employer of the result by email. If you do not have this facility, please phone the sponsorship and employers' helpline to make alternative arrangements.