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Bank account for a non-U.K. National with ID issues

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  • Daliah
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    sheramber said:
     As he is a non national  his  employer would need to see a current passport to confirm his  right to work.
    And the passport might have expired since the employer checked that
  • sheramber
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    And it might not.
  • Thrugelmir
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    edited 4 October 2021 at 11:11PM
    Daliah said:
    sheramber said:
     As he is a non national  his  employer would need to see a current passport to confirm his  right to work.
    And the passport might have expired since the employer checked that
    Raises the question of whether the individual is here legally. 

    How did the individual obtain a NI number without ID ? 
  • Daliah said:
    sheramber said:
     As he is a non national  his  employer would need to see a current passport to confirm his  right to work.
    And the passport might have expired since the employer checked that
    Raises the question of whether the individual is here legally. 

    How did the individual obtain a NI number without ID ? 
    In several countries it's far from straightforward to replace an expired ID from abroad so people can get stuck without one. Jumping to the conclusion it's illegal isn't warranted.
  • Daliah said:
    sheramber said:
     As he is a non national  his  employer would need to see a current passport to confirm his  right to work.
    And the passport might have expired since the employer checked that
    Raises the question of whether the individual is here legally. 

    How did the individual obtain a NI number without ID ? 
    In several countries it's far from straightforward to replace an expired ID from abroad so people can get stuck without one. Jumping to the conclusion it's illegal isn't warranted.
    Subjective.
  • Emmia
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    edited 5 October 2021 at 8:14AM
    This looks to be another thread abandoned by the OP, and perpetuated by something of a difference of opinion between forum members. 

    @Suzy_T are you going to return and engage by answering some of the questions asked?
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