Written Question·Home Office·UIN 89394
Undocumented Workers
Tabled: 11 November 2025
Answered: 18 November 2025
Question
Andrew Rosindell
Reform UK — Romford
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps her Department is taking to prevent people who overstay their visas from working illegally for companies within the UK.
Answer
Mike TappUnder UK legislation, access to work is reserved to those who are eligible and have lawful immigration status in the UK. All employers are required to undertake right to work checks on any prospective employee to confirm their legal status. Sanctions exis...
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