Safe Migration Hub

Red-flag scanner, contract review and emergency guidance. You deserve a safe migration.

Your rights, in plain English

You should never pay a recruiter or employer to be hired. Your passport stays with you, always. Your salary should reach your bank account in full. If anything below sounds familiar, raise it with your MyIGP advisor immediately — or use the emergency contacts on this page.

Red-flag scanner

Agency asks for an upfront fee

Charging candidates for jobs is illegal in most destination countries. Walk away.

Passport will be held by employer

Passport retention is forced labour. Never agree.

Salary deductions to repay 'training' or 'visa fees'

Excessive deductions or debt-bondage clauses are exploitation.

Job offer is verbal only

Always require a written contract reviewed against UK / destination employment law.

No mention of accommodation cost or notice period

Demand clarity before signing.

Recruiter only contacts you via personal WhatsApp

Verified employers use corporate channels.

Contract review checklist

Emergency contacts

UK

Modern Slavery Helpline (UK)

08000 121 700

Global

IGP 24/7 Candidate Care

+44 20 7946 0100

Australia

MARA (Migration agents Australia)

+61 1300 226 272