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Immigration routes for employing migrants in the UK

A table listing the main immigration routes open to employers for employing migrants in the UK.
Countries in the European Economic Area

Updated to reflect that the UK left the EU.
Documentation acceptable as proof of right to work in the UK - indefinite right to work in the UK (list A)

Updated to reflect that, from 28 January 2019, employers can accept the short version of a birth or adoption certificate as documentation under list A.
Proof of right to work in the UK - copying of documents requirements

Updated to reflect that employers may be able to use the online Home Office right to work checking service.
Documentation acceptable as proof of right to work in the UK - limited right to work in the UK (list B)

A table listing the documentation acceptable as proof of a limited right to work in the UK (list B).

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