What’s New in vSure Visa Checks Version 2?
vSure version 2 introduces significant enhancements for secure, efficient, and reliable visa and work rights verification, ensuring a seamless user experience. The upgraded backend API architecture enables faster processing, improved system stability, and stronger integration with the Department of Home Affairs’ VEVO systems.
These enhancements provide a smoother, more accurate user experience, while maintaining the familiar workflows and interface. In summary:
- No change to the look or layout – your screens and workflows remain the same
- Upgraded core infrastructure – foundational systems and integrations with government visa services are modernised for enhanced performance and security
- Faster and more reliable – checks are now processed more quickly with minimal interruptions
- More accurate results – enhanced integration helps ensure the most up-to-date visa information
- Future-ready platform – upgrades prepare vSure for upcoming changes in visa systems and regulations
What are the Key Backend Enhancements?
1. Authentication - Safer and Smarter Logins
vSure version 2 now uses 'Auth0', a leading Identity-as-a-Service provider, to handle all logins. This means your user login, credential management, and session control are now managed by 'Auth0', providing a more secure and streamlined sign-in experience.
API authentications are upgraded to utilise an industry-standard token system instead of static API keys.
- API keys are no longer sent in the header - The old method of sending static API keys in the request header is replaced with token-based authentication.
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Obtain your credentials from vSure - vSure will issue a Client ID and Client Secret via Auth0 and these credentials uniquely identify your application.
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Request an access token - Use your Client ID and Client Secret to call the 'Auth0' token endpoint. You will receive an access token (typically valid for a limited time).
- Include this access token as a Bearer token in the Authorisation header for all vSure API requests.
2. VEVO Checks Now Run Asynchronously
With the latest update, vSure processes work rights (VEVO) check asynchronously for better speed and reliability. Here’s how it works:
- Immediate acceptance: When you submit a work-rights check, vSure instantly accepts your request.
- Background processing: The check is queued and processed in the background without interrupting your app or user flow.
- Job ID issued: Your application immediately receives a job ID or reference token to track the request.
- Flexible result retrieval: Once processing is complete, vSure either notifies you or you can poll the system to retrieve the result.
Key benefits of asynchronous VEVO checks include a faster, smoother user experience, increased reliability under high demand, enhanced scalability for bulk or high-volume processing, and more robust error handling and system resilience.
4. Faster Work-Rights Checks
Fast Check requests are given priority 24/7, ensuring they are processed ahead of all other submissions. Standard results are typically returned within 10 seconds.
5. Transparent Charging
vSure now charges only for checks that are completed, ensuring you are billed accurately based on the actual work rights verifications. This updated model integrates seamlessly with your audit trails, making it easier to track which checks have been performed and invoiced.
You can access the detailed documentation for the latest vSure Visa Checks Version 2 using the links below:
🔗 Details of upgrade from Version 1 to Version 2
🔗 vSure Visa Checks API Overview Documentation