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Health and Care Worker visa under Skilled Worker scheme

WEBFor more information and advice on UK immigration law and UK visa applications please contact us on 0344 991 9222 or at london@workpermit.com. Follow @workpermitcom. Health and Care Worker visa under the Skilled Worker visa scheme, formerly Tier 2 visa, allows faster and cheaper entry to help with skills shortages in the UK.

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New UK Tier 2 health and care visa now open for applications

WEBAn application for a Tier 2 health and care visa can be made up to three months prior to the start date of your employment in the UK. The health and care visa is a ‘fast track’ immigration route, with decisions made on applications within three weeks of submitting biometric information. Submitting biometric information will cost £19.20.

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UK health and care visa open to applications in August 2020

WEBFor more information and advice on Tier 2 Sponsor Licences, UK immigration law and UK visa applications please contact us on 0344 991 9222 or at [email protected]. The UK government has announced that its new health and care visa will open for applications in August 2020. Not for care workers!

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UK certificates of sponsorship hit record high in healthcare

WEBThe number of UK certificates of sponsorship (CoS) issued to migrant health and social care workers hit a record high in the first quarter of 2021, according to new figures. The data, released by the Home Office, shows that 11,171 CoS were issued in the first quarter of the year, representing a sharp rise compared to figures in 2018 when just …

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UK Health and Care Visa: 20-Hour Limit Exemption Ends 27 August

WEBOne significant change was the temporary lift of the 20-hour cap on supplementary work for holders of the Health and Care visa sponsored by an employer with a sponsor licence. This decision recognises the expertise of these professionals and aims to enhance flexibility within the workforce. However, the exemption is set to end on 27 …

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Comprehensive Guide to a Sponsor Licence for Care Workers

WEBIf you need help with employing Skilled Workers and help to apply for a Sponsor Licence, including complying with your Sponsor Licence obligations, HR responsibilities, etc Workpermit.com can help. For more information and advice, please contact us at 0344 991 9222 or at [email protected] (link sends e-mail) Secure …

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UK Immigration Health Surcharge Hike 6 Feb 2024 Workpermit.com

WEBBy Sanwar Ali: UK Immigration Health Surcharge Set for Significant Increase in February 2024: A Critical Analysis Introduction. The UK Parliament has approved an increase in the Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS), effective from 6 February 2024. This decision, part of the Immigration (Health Charge) (Amendment) Order 2024, represents …

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UK Visa Rules Proposals Controversy and the NHS

WEBThese proposed UK visa restrictions come at a time when the UK recorded net migration figures reaching an all-time high of 745,000 in 2022. The government's stance on reducing legal migration, highlighted by Environment Secretary Steve Barclay's statement about "going further, faster", provides the backdrop for these proposals.

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UK 2024 Immigration Changes: A Critical Analysis

WEBFor applications made on or after 6 February 2024, the main IHS rate for UK immigration applications will rise by 66% to £1035 from £624 per applicant per year of leave. The discounted IHS rate for children, students, their dependents and youth mobility workers will also rise at the same time from £470 per year to £776 per applicant per year.

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Special UK visa for foreign health and care workers

WEBFor more information and advice on Tier 2 Sponsor Licences, UK immigration law and UK visa applications please contact us on 0344 991 9222 or at [email protected]. UK Home Secretary, Priti Patel, has provided further details of a new, UK health and care visa on Monday 13 July 2020. Most care workers excluded.

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UK Work Visa Certificate of Sponsorship Workpermit.com

WEBThe UK immigration points system changed on 1 December 2020. The Skilled Worker visa and the Intra-Company Transfer visa replaced the Tier 2 visa category. In order to apply for a UK Skilled Worker visa or Intra-Company Transfer visa, you must have a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) from an employer with a sponsor licence.Your prospective …

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Skilled Worker Shortage Occupation List Workpermit.com

WEBSkilled Worker visa Shortage Occupation List Introduction. If the job is on the shortage occupation list, it makes it easier for employers with a Skilled Worker Sponsor Licence to meet the points requirement to sponsor skilled workers from overseas under the Skilled Worker visa, and former Tier 2 visa schemes. Since 1 December 2020, when the new …

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2024 UK Visa Policy Overhaul: Key Changes Explained

WEBFee Increases and Digitalization. Fee Increases: The Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) is set to increase from £624 to £1,035 per annum starting 16 January 2024, along with increases in other visa-related fees. Digitalization: Physical Biometric Residence Permits (BRPs) will be abolished by the end of 2024 in favor of online …

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UK Skills Shortages: Sponsor Licence and Skilled Worker Visa Guide

WEBCurrent Skills Shortages in the UK. A recent ManpowerGroup Talent Shortage survey revealed that 80% of UK businesses are experiencing difficulties filling jobs, more than double the pre-pandemic rate of 35% in 2019. The most difficult sectors to recruit for include communication services, energy and utilities, healthcare and life …

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UK Skilled Worker Visa Fees Big Increase from 4 Oct 2023!

WEBBy Sanwar Ali:. As of 4th October 2023, the United Kingdom (UK) government has implemented a significant increase in visa fees associated with visa applications including applications for work visa categories such as the Skilled Worker visa. The Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) Surcharge has not changed as yet, and will be …

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Irish Critical Skills Occupations List Workpermit.com

WEBApplicants for Ireland's Critical Skills Employment Permit must usually have a job offer in a role that pays a minimum of €60,000 per year. The salary requirement is lowered for those with a job offer on Ireland's Critical Skills Occupations List, found below, in which case the role must pay at least €30,000 per year. The following list is broken into job categories, and

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UK Immigration Health Surcharge Fee Rise Delayed

WEBThe Immigration Health Surcharge is a fee paid by visa applicants seeking to enter or stay in the UK for six months or longer. The surcharge contributes to the cost of NHS healthcare services that the visa holder might use during their stay in the UK. This includes routine appointments, emergency treatments, and most other forms of healthcare.

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Major UK Visa Overhaul: New Rules, Big Impacts Workpermit.com

WEBMr. Cleverly's announcement revealed an upsurge in the minimum salary for skilled worker visas to £38,700, a substantial leap from the previous £26,200. This change is likely to impact foreign workers who were previously eligible for visas. Additionally, an announcement was made to ban overseas care workers from bringing their dependents …

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