Health And Care Worker Visa UK
Introduction
Health and Care Worker is an immigration route created to encourage various trained healthcare professionals among the best from all over the globe work within NFS, adult social care or other eligible health &care organizations in UK. It is recently used with post-Brexit immigration reforms in the UK. One of the main objectives of this new Health and Care Worker Visa is to address workforce needs in healthcare for how that sector recovers into the future.
Eligibility Criteria
The applicant must meet these requirements to qualify for a Health and Care Worker Visa Sub-Category:
Have a job offer from an adequate sponsor in health and social care occupations (as KiMc explained above).
Be a bona fide applicant.
By 13 June 2018 the court has held that (a) A satisfies paragraph 245BD of the Immigration Rules,satisfies
Be a genuine application.
No to refusal under the general grounds for refusal leave is not subject to a maintenance requirement under paragraphs 8,9 and 245AA so of the Immigration Rules/ITEPA/The Pensions Act (not specified for other benefits)
Minors exploited financially are less likely to get the visa.
The applicant cannot be living in the Arab Republic of Egypt, and intends to come only for a visit to UK.
For the Health and Care Worker Visa English language requirement, each applicant must hold a qualification recognized by OFQUAL in both English to B1 level; including bilingually from chronological French but holding degree or higher masters/PhD.
Our decision turnaround times: The Priority application includes faster processing than our standard ( fast-track does not apply to this Visa category).
Fee Reduction: Our fee reduction makes it more affordable for health personnel to apply.
Immigration health surcharge (IHS): at present, applicants and their dependant will be exempt from IHC which is an amount to pay for most categories in the UK.
End goal: After five years on the Health and Care Worker Visa you can then apply for indefinite leave to remain in the UK.
Visa holders: Those with visa are able to bring their spouses and dependent children in UK
Application Process
There are a few stages of the process to obtain this type of visa — Health and Care Worker Visa:
Certificate of Sponsorship: Obtain CoS (a Certificate of Sponsorship) from the UK employer.
Documentation Needed :All your original papers and copy as Proof of Identity, Job offer Language Proficiency (English)Score or Funds.
Submit Application Apply online with UK government visa application portal
Biometrics appointment (fingerprinting and picture)
Decision: Decision Awaited Awaiting_decision_home_office If successful there applicants will be issued a visa in the form of a vignette placed in their passport incorporated under Entry Clearance to gain access into United Kingdom
Challenges to Consider
While there are many pros of the Health and Care Worker visa, one cannot negate its cons as well.
Sponsored: This visa requires employer sponsorship as well as an overall cap on the number of foreign workers permitted to work in each country within some professions.
Salary Thresholds: This has always been an issue for care as such lower paid roles often cannot meet pay thresholds.
Visa impact: Visa holders must respect visa conditions (ie, not work except to obtain a new sponsor and only for their sponsoring employer)
COVID-19 Impact: The current epidemic will have an effect on turnaround times as well job applications available, especially in healthcare.
Conclusion:
Critically, the Health and Care Worker Visa sits within a broader UK approach to strengthen its health workforce. The UK says its Skilled Worker scheme would offer a quick and efficient route for migrants able to contribute into the NHS, as well other health and care services. Although there are definitely problems to work through, the advantages provided by this visa make it a very enticing possibility for many medical practitioners from abroad looking to come into UK.
