Case No. UKUT-00094-(IAC)

This decision has been made with reference to the Home Office policy on “permission to work and volunteering for asylum seekers” and paragraph 360, part 11B of the Immigration Rules.” (emphasis original) 27. The February 2020 decision proceeded to address the need for asylum applicants who are eligible for work to ensure that the roles they seek to obtain feature on the SOL in any event: “You were informed in our previous letter dated 14 November 2019 that your client should ensure that he does not apply for vacancies that are not on the [SOL] list… The policy states that it is the responsibility of the applicant and a potential employer to ensure that the job is one which is included on the list of shortage occupations and that the applicant is qualified for the position being offered before taking up the post. In summary, in light of your client’s current circumstances and status in the United Kingdom, he may not take up employment in the United Kingdom, nor may he be self-employed or engaged in business or professional activity. On that basis your client’s request to take up employment at [the pizza and chicken outlet] is refused.”