Webinar Replay: A guide to health and care worker visa applications

In the six months leading up to December 2024, there was a steady flow of 2,000–3,000 Health and Care Worker visa applications submitted each month, accounting for a significant share of all work visa applications. 

With the ever-increasing demand for qualified doctors, nurses and health and adult social care professionals and complex requirements to meet, it is essential to understand the steps involved to avoid delays and refusals.

In this webinar, we guide you through the process of applying for a Health and Care Worker visa and provide you with our top tips for ensuring the application is successful.

We discuss the key requirements, including:

• being sponsored by a UK employer that has been approved by the Home Office
• having a job offer and a valid ‘certificate of sponsorship’ from the employer at the date of application
• meeting the minimum salary requirements 
• satisfying the English language requirement

Additionally, we explore what visa holders can and cannot do while in the UK, who is eligible to bring family members with them and how much it all costs.

Presenter

Joanna Hunt. Joanna is the Head of Immigration at DAC Beachcroft. She represents businesses and public sector bodies in relation to their immigration needs which includes providing advice on work-based visas, sponsor licence compliance, prevention of illegal working and global mobility. 

Audience

Level: introductory

This webinar is aimed at lawyers who provide advice on Health and Care Worker visas, including those who are newer to this area of practice. 

We also welcome health and care sector employers, HR professionals and visa applicants themselves to attend, as you will gain valuable insight into the visa application process and criteria that must be met.