Print or save this worksheet. Record independent confirmation before sharing sensitive records or paying a recruitment-related demand.
Date: __________ Prepared by: __________ Review date: __________
| Check | Evidence retained | Resolved / action |
|---|---|---|
| Original sender and message | ________________________________ | ________________________________ |
| Official employer contact used | ________________________________ | ________________________________ |
| Vacancy and recruiter authority | ________________________________ | ________________________________ |
| Legal entity and sponsor route | ________________________________ | ________________________________ |
| Interview and skills assessment | ________________________________ | ________________________________ |
| Job / pay / hours consistency | ________________________________ | ________________________________ |
| Every payment and recipient | ________________________________ | ________________________________ |
| Sensitive documents already shared | ________________________________ | ________________________________ |
| Bank or reporting action needed | ________________________________ | ________________________________ |
Completion check
- ☐ No supplied phone number used as the sole verification.
- ☐ Charges are itemised.
- ☐ Original evidence retained privately.
Worked example
A sponsor-listed employer exists, but its published HR team cannot confirm the recruiter. The company’s real licence does not authenticate the offer.
Decision and next action
What is supported by evidence? __________________________________
What remains uncertain? __________________________________
Action / owner / deadline: __________________________________
Keep completed copies privately. Do not send passport numbers, financial statements or health records through a general contact form. This is a preparation resource, not an application form or an assessment of immigration eligibility.
Skilled Worker Mag · Information checked 15 October 2026 · https://skilledworkermag.com/resources/recruitment-verification-and-payment-check/
Planning resource, not an official application form or eligibility decision.