Written question asked by Alex Sobel (Labour) on Friday, 4 September 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 8 September 2026. It was answered by Jo White (Labour) on Monday, 14 September 2026 on behalf of the Home Office.

Migrants: Employment

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if her Department will consider introducing a standalone physical or digital document to demonstrate proof of Section 3C status.

Answer

The Government has no plans to introduce a separate physical or standalone digital document to evidence section 3C status.

People whose permission is extended under section 3C of the Immigration Act 1971 can generally use Home Office online services to evidence their immigration status and associated rights. Where they are unable to do so, employers, landlords and public bodies can use the relevant Home Office checking service to verify their status and rights.

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Type: Written question
Reference: 27269
Session: 2026-27
Subjects: Employment Migrants Proof of identity
Link: View this Written question on www.parliament.uk

Migrants: Employment

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