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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Diane Taylor

UK government agency not accepting eVisas as ID from job applicants

Home Office UK Visas & Immigration sign
The Home Office has confirmed that changes to Security Industry Authority operational systems are required. Photograph: Guy Corbishley/Alamy

The Home Office-sponsored agency that licenses hundreds of thousands of security guards has become the latest to confirm that it will not accept newly introduced eVisas from job applicants, the Guardian has learned.

eVisas are designed to replace physical biometric residence permits that show proof of the right to reside, rent, work and claim benefits. However, the rollout has been beset with difficulties.

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