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Written question asked by Stuart C McDonald (Scottish National Party) on Friday, 16 February 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 20 February 2024. It was answered by Tom Pursglove (Conservative) on Monday, 26 February 2024 on behalf of the Home Office.

Visas: Care Workers and Health Professions

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether her Department take steps to support workers on the health and care worker visa to find an alternative sponsor in the event that their initial sponsor has its licence revoked.

Answer

UKVI Compliance Command work with local authorities and the Association of Adult Social Care Directors.

Relevant authorities receive prior notification of suspended and revoked sponsors and the numbers of workers affected by a compliance action.

This allows time for authorities to relocate workers with other care providers in the area and ensure continuity of care provision.

UKVI work proactively with authorities in the timing of revocations and, where appropriate, delay revocation and cancellation to allow workers the opportunity to find new sponsors.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
14337
Session
2023-24
Subjects
Health professions Visas Sponsorship Care workers
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk