Health and Care Worker Visa UK

Health and Care Worker Visa Lawyers

The UK Health and Care Worker Visa is open to doctors, nurses, health and social care professionals who wish to take an eligible job with the NHS, NHS supplier or in adult social care.

This is a route to Settlement (Indefinite Leave to Remain) and applicants can be accompanied by dependent partners and children.

Whether you’re a UK employer who’s unable to meet your recruitment needs without recruiting migrant workers or a migrant requiring a visa, our dedicated private immigration team are best placed to assist you.

Our corporate immigration lawyers assist UK businesses, ranging from start-ups to SMEs to multi-nationals, on their Immigration law requirements so they can successfully apply for or renew their Sponsorship Licences to enable them to recruit migrant workers in compliance with the latest UK Immigration Rules.

Eligibility Requirements for the Health and Care Worker Visa UK

• To qualify for a Health and Care Worker Visa you must:
• be a qualified doctor, nurse, health professional or adult social care professional
• work in an eligible health or social care job which appears on the list of approved
• work for a UK employer that’s been approved by the Home Office
• have a ‘certificate of sponsorship’ from your employer with information about the
• role you’ve been offered in the UK
• be paid the required minimum salary
• satisfy the English language requirement
• satisfy the financial requirement
• provide a criminal record certificate

The exact requirements depend on the applicant’s circumstances it is therefore essential to take legal advice prior to submitting this application.

Fee Reductions

Applicants applying for Health and Care Worker Visas benefit from significant application fee reductions. This reduction also applies to dependent family members. Furthermore, applicants and dependent family members are exempt from paying the hefty Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS).

Expediated Processing Times

The Home Office prioritise applications for Health and Care Worker Visas. In our experience, applications are usually determined within 3 weeks of biometric enrolment.
Our team of experienced immigration solicitors will work with you to ensure your application is thoroughly compiled and swiftly submitted to ensure you meet your start date and career goals.

How long does a Health and Care Worker visa last for?

A Health and Care Worker Visa lasts for up to five years. The applicant should think about extending their visa or settlement options, such as Indefinite Leave to Remain, before their visa expires. Our award-winning team at BHD specialise in dealing with extension and settlement applications and offer very competitive rates.

How long can you stay in the UK on a Health and Care Worker visa?

There are no limits to the number of times an employee can apply to extend their Health and Care Worker visa provided they continue to meet the visa eligibility criteria. Applying for Indefinite Leave to Remain once an employee has met the residence requirement means they no longer require a visa and are free of Immigration controls.

What are the Immigration conditions on a Health and Care Worker visa?

Immigration conditions on a Health and Care Worker visa include maintaining Employment with a sponsoring employer. If sponsored Employment is lost the visa will normally be curtailed to give the migrant worker a short period of time to secure Employment with another sponsoring employer or apply for a different type of visa. If you are worried about Immigration conditions it is best to take early Immigration advice as being in breach can affect your Immigration status and prospects of successfully extending your visa or settling in the UK.

Can dependants of Health and Care Workers come to the UK?

The partners, children and those qualifying under the Immigration Rules as dependants can apply for a dependant visa to accompany an employee to the UK. Dependants will benefit from reduced application fees and an exemption from the Immigration Health Surcharge.

Health and Care Workers Visa Solicitors

Contact our Health and Care Worker visa lawyers in London today for specific advice and assistance.

For further information and a free telephone consultation, call our Central London or Croydon offices today on 0208 681 5128 and speak to one of our senior lawyers.