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Will an IVA cause my Civil Service pre employment check to fail?

I read that bankruptcy will fail a pre employment check. Does anyone know if a current IVA will cause me to fail. Really worried, would be so gutting.

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by Andyl885
I read that bankruptcy will fail a pre employment check. Does anyone know if a current IVA will cause me to fail. Really worried, would be so gutting.


An IVA is a form of insolvency, but it is not bankruptcy - you'd need to check whether it is bankruptcy specifically (and only bankruptcy) which would cause you to fail this pre-employment check or whether it is any form of insolvency which would cause the failure, which would include an IVA or DRO.

Reply 3

Thanks mate.
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by Reality Check
An IVA is a form of insolvency, but it is not bankruptcy - you'd need to check whether it is bankruptcy specifically (and only bankruptcy) which would cause you to fail this pre-employment check or whether it is any form of insolvency which would cause the failure, which would include an IVA or DRO.

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by Andyl885
Thanks mate.


Hi. Do you know yet if the IVA stopped your application? I also have one and wanted to know before I apply for a border force role. Thanks

Reply 5

I don't yet. Will let you know when I find out.
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by SarahDV
Hi. Do you know yet if the IVA stopped your application? I also have one and wanted to know before I apply for a border force role. Thanks

Reply 6

Any update on this? I’ve been accepted for a small boats border force role but was unaware my financial history could potentially be an issue! I have a CCJ and poor history with missed payments etc that are still ongoing, not paid off yet. So feared i will now fail the vetting process!

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by SarahDV
Hi. Do you know yet if the IVA stopped your application? I also have one and wanted to know before I apply for a border force role. Thanks


I didn't pass the interview unfortunately. Good luck though.

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by Drgdolly
Any update on this? I’ve been accepted for a small boats border force role but was unaware my financial history could potentially be an issue! I have a CCJ and poor history with missed payments etc that are still ongoing, not paid off yet. So feared i will now fail the vetting process!

Hiya. Did your financial history have an impact on the security vetting?

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by Andyl885
I don't yet. Will let you know when I find out.

Hiya. Do you know yet if your IVA effect the job offer?

Reply 10

Hello,

So bankruptcy would make you fail the checks? Does it matter if it’s 5 years ago and my credit is now good?

Reply 11

Same situation- can anyone kindly offer insight?

Reply 12

Anyone clear any of this up? I’m currently waiting on my CTC coming back and I’ve a few money issues I don’t have any bankruptcies or IVA etc but have debt. I’ve declared it alland been honest when submitting my questionnaire will thisbe an issue?
(edited 1 year ago)

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by BestDude90
Anyone clear any of this up? I’m currently waiting on my CTC coming back and I’ve a few money issues no bankruptcies or IVA etc but have debt. I’ve declared it alland been honest when submitting my questionnaire will thisbe an issue?

I’ve commented on a few of these threads to no avail! Desperate to know if an IVA means this offer and process have been pointless. ai will be pretty gutted!

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by Laura82*
I’ve commented on a few of these threads to no avail! Desperate to know if an IVA means this offer and process have been pointless. ai will be pretty gutted!

I’m sorry I can’t help, best advice I can give is to be honest when filling in the questionnaire that’s what I’ve done but still waiting to hear the outcome of the CTC. I don’t have a IVA or bankruptcy but do have debt problems if I hear anything back I’ll let you know

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by BestDude90
I’m sorry I can’t help, best advice I can give is to be honest when filling in the questionnaire that’s what I’ve done but still waiting to hear the outcome of the CTC. I don’t have a IVA or bankruptcy but do have debt problems if I hear anything back I’ll let you know

Thanks so much! I’ve declared it all so will update as and when I know for others! Good luck,am sure you’ll be fine with no insolvency issues!

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by Laura82*
Thanks so much! I’ve declared it all so will update as and when I know for others! Good luck,am sure you’ll be fine with no insolvency issues!

Have you heard anything on this yet

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by BestDude90
Have you heard anything on this yet

no, nothing. checks still ongoing.

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by Laura82*
no, nothing. checks still ongoing.

Hello just updating you my status changed to complete today. Have yet to receive the email with pdf confirming if it’s a pass or fail

Reply 19

Oh I’m so pleased its complete for you - really hope it’s a positive outcome for you!

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