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Does an NISS prove active employment or legal residence?

WorkMarket.eu TeamWorkMarket.eu Team21 Oct 2026

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WorkMarket.eu TeamWorkMarket.eu Team21 Oct 2026

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No. NISS identifies the person in Social Security. The employer must communicate the employment link through the applicable system. Verify immigration entitlement and active employment registration separately.

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