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Written question asked by Blake Stephenson (Conservative) on Monday, 7 September 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 9 September 2026. It was answered by Jo White (Labour) on Monday, 14 September 2026 on behalf of the Home Office.

Migrant Workers: Care Workers

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether her Department conducts targeted compliance operations in sectors with large numbers of Health and Care Worker Visa holders.

Answer

The employment and remuneration of those on Health and Care worker visas is routinely checked throughout their visa journey and an assessment is also made when they come to renew their visa.

If we identify that a worker is not employed or receiving the correct remuneration, or there are any other compliance concerns, we will consider the appropriate action to take. This may include the revocation of the sponsor’s licence.

If a Sponsor notifies us that a worker has ceased employment, they will be referred for the consideration of the cancellation of their leave.

Sponsors in the care sector are assessed in the same way as all other sponsor licence holders. We do not conduct specific operations in this sector.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
27645
Session
2026-27
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Enforcement Visas Migrant workers Sponsorship Care workers
Link
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