Reprints of Work Permits - revised guidance from Work Permits UK

Work Permits UK have revised their guidance on when employers or representatives can request a reprint of a work permit. The new guidance took effect on 8 February 2006.

The change affect cases where a work permit has been issued but the person to be employed is refused entry clearance (a visa). In such cases, where the person appeals the refusal and eventually wins and is granted entry clearance, the original work permit may be several months old and may have expired before the person is able to travel.

The new guidance states that employers will have six months from the date of the decision of the Asylum and Immigration Tribunal (AIT) to submit an application for a reprint of a work permit. Requests after six months will only be accepted where the employer can demonstrate a satisfactory reason for the delay. Even where the application is made within the six-month period, further checks may be carried out.

Other circumstances in which a reprint is requested: for example to correct mistakes or when a permit is lost, are not affected by the new guidance.