Quote Originally Posted by Michael Parnham View Post
My wife is having problems getting a job because after being succesful finding a job, they will start her when she has written proof from Home Office that she is allowed to work. NI number and 'visa' is not enough as her 'visa' is not displaying anything that says she can work in UK. Has anyone got a phone No we can call and actually speak to someone. On the Home Office website there is nothing in writing that can be printed off!
Hi Michael,

So sorry to hear about the problems your wife is having.
Some employers are becoming oversensitive about this issue.

Here is a UKBA webpage about information on the visa and about Checking your visa
I don't know just how helpful it might be. It may help.

Basically if working is not allowed it will state that.
If working is allowed nothing is stated. Can be confusing I guess.

The only number I can find that concerns advice to employers about preventing illegal working, and particularly about carrying out the document checks necessary to establish a statutory excuse against liability to pay a civil penalty is:-
Phone: 0300 123 4699
Opening Hours: Monday to Thursday 09:00 - 17:00 and Friday 09:00 to 16:30 (excluding public holidays)

The webpage is here and called Enquiries about illegal working

That's the best info I can offer just at the moment.