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  1. What is a Health and Care Worker Visa?
  2. Who is eligible for Health and Care visa?
  3. What are the salary requirements for this visa?
  4. What is a certificate of sponsorship and its validity?
  5. What are the eligibility requirements?
  6. How long can the Health and Care visa last?
  7. Can family members join the visa holder?
  8. What job titles qualify for the Health and Care Visa?
  9. What happens if your salary is below the usual requirement but above £23,200?
  10. Can you get a discounted salary rate if your job is on the immigration salary list?
  11. What are the conditions for a PhD salary discount?
  12. What are the criteria for being paid 70% of the lower going rate?
  13. What is the maximum time you can stay in teh UK on a postdoctoral position in a scientific role ?
  14. What are the requirements for postdoctoral positions in scientific roles?
  15. What evidence is required to demonstrate financial stability?
  16. What if the applicant’s documents are not in English or Welsh?
  17. How long does the visa application process take?
  18. What are some activities you can and cannot do with a Health and Care Worker visa?
  19. What is ‘indefinite leave to remain’ and how can you qualify for it?
  20. What should you do if you want to change your job or employer while on this visa?
  21. When can you apply for the visa in relation to your job start date?
  22. What evidence is required to prove the relationship with a dependant?
  23. What are the financial requirements for dependants?
  24. What are the financial requirements for you and your dependants when applying for this visa?
  25. What is the duration of the visa for dependants?
  26. Are there any age restrictions for children to qualify as dependants?
  27. Who is eligible to apply for an extension of the International Sportsperson visa?
  28. When should one apply for an extension of the International Sportsperson visa?
  29. What are some benefits of the Health and Care Worker visa regarding the healthcare surcharge?
  30. How long can one extend their stay in the UK with this visa?
  31. What are the fees associated with extending the Health and Care visa?
  32. How can Morgan Smith Immigration help me with a International Sportsperson visa?

What is a Health and Care Worker Visa?

A Health and Care Worker visa allows medical professionals to work in the UK in an eligible job with the NHS or in adult social care. Morgan Smith Immigration works with several NHS trusts and Care Homes.

Who is eligible for Health and Care visa?

Qualified doctors, nurses, health professionals, and adult social care professionals with a job offer from a UK employer approved by the Home Office are eligible.

What are the salary requirements for this visa?

Applicants must be paid a minimum salary of £29,000 which depends on your job title unless your Jobs going rate is higher than that. But some jobs qualify you for a 23,200 Salary provided you meet the pay less salary requirements.

What is a certificate of sponsorship and its validity?

It’s an electronic record with your details and job information. You must use the reference number within 3 months of receiving it. It is issued and assigned to you once the employer is ready to sponsor you

What are the eligibility requirements?

You need a confirmed job offer, proficiency in English, and your employer must be registered with the Care Quality Commission if you’re a care worker in England.

How long can the Health and Care visa last?

Up to 5 years, with the possibility to extend as many times as needed, provided you meet the eligibility requirements.

Can family members join the visa holder?

Yes, partners and children can apply to join or stay in the UK as dependants if they meet the eligibility criteria.

What job titles qualify for the Health and Care Visa?

The following list of jobs qualify for the Health and Care worker visa:

health services and public health managers and directors
health care practice managers
residential, day and domiciliary care managers and proprietors
biochemists and biomedical scientists
physical scientists
laboratory technicians
dispensing opticians
pharmaceutical technicians
care workers and home carers
senior care workers

A Health and Care Worker Visa has many variations so its essential you get the correct Immigration Advice

We work with several Hospitals, Clinics and Care Homes within the United Kingdom and have delivered successful results to over 10,000+ applicants. Our firm conducts a meticulous review of each individual circumstance, providing bespoke immigration counsel accordingly. We invite you to initiate a dialogue for a prompt evaluation of your situation by clicking on the blue button.

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What happens if your salary is below the usual requirement but above £23,200?

You might still qualify if you meet certain criteria, such as being under 26, having a relevant STEM PhD, or holding a postdoctoral position in a scientific role.

Can you get a discounted salary rate if your job is on the immigration salary list?

No, you must be paid at least £23,200 or your job’s full going rate, whichever is higher.

What are the conditions for a PhD salary discount?

If you have a STEM PhD, you can be paid 80% of your job’s lower going rate, as long as you earn at least £23,200 per year. For non-STEM PhDs, you can be paid 90% of the lower going rate, with a minimum salary of £26,100 per year.

What are the criteria for being paid 70% of the lower going rate?

You can be paid 70% of the lower going rate if you are under 26, studying or a recent graduate, or in professional training, provided your salary is at least £23,200 per year.

What is the maximum time you can stay in teh UK on a postdoctoral position in a scientific role ?

Your total stay cannot exceed 4 years, including any time spent on a Tier 2 (General) work visa.

What are the requirements for postdoctoral positions in scientific roles?

You can be paid 70% of the lower going rate if your salary is at least £23,200 per year and you are working in a postdoctoral position in specific scientific roles.

What evidence is required to demonstrate financial stability?

Applicants must show evidence of sufficient personal savings to support themselves in the UK, such as bank statements, unless the Certificate of Sponsorship indicates that the employer will provide support.

What if the applicant’s documents are not in English or Welsh?

Non-English or Welsh documents must be accompanied by a certified translation.

How long does the visa application process take?

The decision on the visa typically takes up to 3 weeks for applications outside the UK and up to 8 weeks for applications within the UK, with options for expedited processing.

What are some activities you can and cannot do with a Health and Care Worker visa?

With a Health and Care Worker visa, you can work in an eligible job, take on additional work in certain circumstances, do voluntary work, and study. However, you cannot apply for most benefits (public funds) or the State Pension, and you cannot work as a professional sportsperson.

What is ‘indefinite leave to remain’ and how can you qualify for it?

‘Indefinite leave to remain’ allows you to stay in the UK permanently. You can apply for it after 5 years on a Health and Care Worker visa, provided you still meet the eligibility requirements. This status gives you the right to live, work, and study in the UK for as long as you like and apply for benefits if you are eligible.

What should you do if you want to change your job or employer while on this visa?

If you want to change your job or employer, you must apply to update your visa.

When can you apply for the visa in relation to your job start date?

You can apply for a visa up to 3 months before the day you are due to start work in the UK. This date is listed on your certificate of sponsorship.

What evidence is required to prove the relationship with a dependant?

Applicants must provide documentation confirming the relationship, such as marriage certificates for spouses or civil partners, proof of cohabitation for unmarried partners, and birth certificates for children.

What are the financial requirements for dependants?

Each dependant must have a certain amount of money available to support themselves while in the UK: £285 for a partner, £315 for one child, and £200 for each additional child. These funds must have been available for at least 28 days prior to application.

What are the financial requirements for you and your dependants when applying for this visa?

You may need to provide evidence that you have enough personal savings to support yourself in the UK, for example, bank statements, unless your certificate of sponsorship shows your employer can support you.

Are you having difficulties with your UK Health and Care visa application?

Applying for a UK Health and Care Visa can be challenging. If you have any questions or require assistance with your visa application, our team of lawyers will be pleased to provide you with further advice.

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What is the duration of the visa for dependants?

The visa for dependants will usually end on the same date as the main applicant’s visa. If the parents have visas with different expiry dates, the child’s visa will end on the earlier date (of the main applicant)

Are there any age restrictions for children to qualify as dependants?

Children must be under 18 to apply as dependants, unless they are already in the UK as dependants. Children aged 16 or over must live with the applicant, not be married or have children, and be financially supported by the applicant

Who is eligible to apply for an extension of the International Sportsperson visa?

Individuals currently holding an International Sportsperson visa and who have their sport’s governing body’s endorsement renewed, along with a new certificate of sponsorship reference number, may apply for an extension.

When should one apply for an extension of the International Sportsperson visa?

The application for an extension should be submitted prior to the expiration of the current visa. It is imperative to maintain lawful status by ensuring the application is timely.

What are some benefits of the Health and Care Worker visa regarding the healthcare surcharge?

One of the benefits of the Health and Care Worker visa is that you and your dependants do not have to pay the healthcare surcharge.

How long can one extend their stay in the UK with this visa?

A health and care worker visa can be extended as many times your sponsor continues to sponsor, although, if eligible, upon completing 5 years you may be eligible for indefinite leave to remain.

What are the fees associated with extending the Health and Care visa?

Applicants must pay the relevant application fee for their visa type. Additionally, they are required to have their biometric information taken, although there is no fee for this service. Click to learn about in-country Health and Care Visa fees.

How can Morgan Smith Immigration help me with a International Sportsperson visa?

Our team of Lawyer will assist you and if are looking to apply for a Health Care worker visa. If you are starting new then we also assist with securing a Sponsorship Licence for your Health Care firm. Call us on 02039593335 or email us on [email protected]

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