Health And Care Worker Visa

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Apply for a UK Health and Care worker visa

UK Health and Care Worker visa allows medical professionals with experience and qualifications to come, stay and it easier to work in the UK

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Do you wish to apply for a Health and Care Worker Visa?

A Health and Care Worker visa allows medical professionals with experience and qualifications to come, stay and work in the UK with the NHS, an NHS supplier or in adult social care. This now includes the following positions which have all been placed on the Shortage Occupation List;

Carer

Care Assistant

Care Worker

Home Care Assistant

Home Carer

Support worker (Nursing Home)

If you are looking to apply for a Health and Care Work Visa from either abroad or the UK, we can assure you that Expert Visa Consultants has the expertise that you require for a successful application. Expert Visa Consultants have 17 years of Immigration Law experience. We are highly rated and trusted with 5-star reviews and are winners of the SME’s Most Trusted Immigration Consultancy in 2021.

For immediate assistance to answer any questions you may have about the Health and Care Work Visa, please call us on +447450450292 or make a Free Online Enquiry and we will be happy to assist you.

Eligibility For the Health and Care Worker Visa

You must have a confirmed Job offer from the UK who is on the register of sponsors. You must also be qualified as a Doctor, Nurse, Health professional or adult social care professional and have experience.

By instructing Expert Visa Consultants to apply for your Health and Care Worker Visa, you will have the benefit of working with a firm that has direct access to over 200 Care Homes and links with the NHS to secure your employment prior to making your application.

We will only start your visa applications once you receive your confirmed employment letter from the NHS or one of the Care Homes we work with.

You are able to bring your spouse and children with you as your dependents.

For immediate assistance to answer any questions you may have about the Health and Care Work Visa, please call us on +447450450292 or make

a Free Online Enquiry and we will be happy to assist you.

How long you can stay

Your visa can last for up to 5 years before you need to extend it. You’ll need to apply to extend or update your visa when it expires or if you change jobs or employer.

After 5 years of residence in the United Kingdom you can apply for ILR (Settlement).

After 12 months of having Settlement, you will be entitled to apply for British Citizenship.

How long it takes to get a Health and Care Worker Visa

The earliest you can apply is 3 months before you travel. But due to the coronavirus, you will be allowed to apply for this in the UK whilst you are here.
You should get a decision on your visa within 3 weeks when you apply from outside the UK, it may take a little longer in the UK due to the current circumstances.

How long you can stay (Standard Health & Care Worker Visa)

You can stay for 5 years if you:

come to the UK on anHealth and Care Worker Visa
switch to this visa from another visa
You may be able to apply for settlement (known as ‘indefinite leave to remain’) once you’ve been in the UK for 5 years or extend as many times as you wish.

How long you can stay (New 12 Month Scheme Health & Care Worker Visa)

Your initial visa will be granted for 12 months
If the government extends the scheme you can stay for a further 12 months
At the end of the 12-month contract you will be able to switch to a permanent position
You may be able to apply for settlement (known as ‘indefinite leave to remain’) once you’ve been in the UK for 5 years or extend as many times as you wish.

What you can and cannot do

You can:

work in an eligible job
take on additional work in certain circumstances
do voluntary work
study
bring your partner and children with you as your ‘dependants’, if they’re eligible
travel abroad and return to the UK
apply to settle permanently in the UK (also known as ‘indefinite leave to remain’) if you’ve lived in the UK for 5 years and meet the other eligibility requirements

You cannot:

apply for most benefits (public funds), or the State Pension
change jobs or employers unless you update your visa

What We Can Offer You:

A detailed assessment of your personal circumstances
Assist you with securing employment
Ensure that you have the correct documentation to strengthen your case
The completion of your application
Submission of your application
Regular updates of the application.
Contact you with the confirmation of your results for your application.

Immigration and Asylum Appeals:

What We Can Offer You:

1. A detailed personalized and professional review of your personal circumstances
2. Assessment of the merits of your appeal
3. Advice on the relevant documentary evidence
4. Completion of the asylum or immigration application
5. Completion of appeal applications
6. Drafting Grounds of appeal
7. Drafting grounds for bail
8. Completing bail applications
9. Drafting Representations to the Home Office
10. Updating you on the progress of your case

Why Choose Us?

By choosing Expert Visa Consultants to assist you with your application you will receive one-to-one case management. One of our immigration Consultants will manage your application from start to finish.