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8 new health and care roles

WebIn a Statement of Changes in Immigration Rules published on 4 March 2021, the Home Office announced that a number of job roles in the health and care sector …

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Canada announces new immigration stream for health workers

WebOn 28 June, Minister Fraser and the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Health, announced a dedicated round of invitations to be sent to health workers, …

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New guidance for sponsors on applying for Defined Certificates of

WebNew guidance for sponsors on applying for Defined Certificates of Sponsorship (DCoS) 13 March 2024. The Home Office has updated the guidance for sponsors this …

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20-hour cap on supplementary work resumes for Health and Care …

WebThe change temporarily lifted the 20-hour cap on supplementary employment, meaning Health and Care Worker visa holders were permitted to work in a second job …

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Health and Care Worker visa supplementary work

WebThe change lifted the 20-hour cap on supplementary employment, meaning Health and Care Workers are now permitted to work in a second job for as many hours …

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An employer’s guide to the Health and Care Worker visa

WebTo find out how we can help, please call us on 0208 461 6660, or email [email protected]. The Health and Care Worker visa allows medical …

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Further information on the government's plans to cut net …

Web4 January 2024. On 4 December 2023, the UK government announced a package of measures designed to curb abuse of the immigration system and deliver the …

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What is the Immigration Skills Charge

WebThe amount charged will depend on the size of the organisation and the length of employment stated on the CoS. Currently, the Immigration Skills Charge for …

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Immigration Skills Charge: Who is exempt

WebEmployers are exempt from paying the Immigration Skills Charge for an application if any of the following apply: The sponsor is the same as on the previous …

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Schengen Visa: Do I need travel insurance

WebIt is highly recommended to get travel medical insurance which covers the validity period of your Schengen visa. For example, if you are requesting a one-year visa, …

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Types of care roles eligible

WebTypes of care roles eligible for sponsorship under the Health and Care Worker route . 13 October 2022. A new report published this month by Skills for Care shows that …

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Care workers eligible for UK visas from February

WebSmith Stone Walters can provide legal advice and support for applicants and organisations wishing to sponsor overseas workers on a Health and Care Worker visa. …

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Sponsoring a Health and Care Worker: Salary FAQs

WebAny care workers you sponsor will need to be paid at least £20,480 per year basic salary, regardless of the number of hours worked. This works out at £10.10 per …

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Understanding sponsor compliance in the care sector

Web9 November 2023. Last week, Smith Stone Walters reported on the growing concerns over the exploitation of overseas workers in the adult social care sector. Reported cases of …

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Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) increase delayed until 31 …

Web10 January 2024. The government’s planned increase to the Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) is now due to be implemented on 31 January 2024 at the earliest. The new fees …

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Government confirms key dates for work and family visa reforms

WebIn a written ministerial statement made on 30 January, the government has now set out a timeline for the implementation of these changes. Each of the reforms will …

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Editorial: Focus: Home Office UK immigration Prepare for new …

WebBrexit aside, 2017 is set to be a big year for UK immigration policy. The next set of changes to the UK Immigration Rules are scheduled to arrive early this April and UK employers and

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Editorial: Special Focus: SSW News: Focus: A stand alone EU …

WebSPECIAL FOCUS 05 The third most common reason for migrating to the UK is to accompany or join others. Of all long-term immigrants in 2016, 85,000

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Home Office reveals package of measures to cut net migration

WebThe new package of measures promises to deliver the biggest ever cut in net migration, with the government estimating that the changes will help reduce net migration …

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Which jobs are on the UK’s new Immigration Salary List

WebThe full list of occupations currently on the Immigration Salary List is as follows: 1212 Managers and proprietors in forestry, fishing and related services – only “fishing …

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Editorial: Special Focus: Latest News: Focus: Feeling the pinch

Web03 INCREASE RULED OUT In July, the former CBI Director-General John Cridland raised concerns that the annual limit of 20,700 Tier 2 employment visas was too low to support

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