We’ve had a lot of questions concerning the changes to care worker visas since the Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules was published on February 19, 2024. Some of the frequently asked questions have been covered in this blog.
What is going to change?
One kind of skilled worker visa is the Health and Care Visa. If qualified, holders of a skilled worker visa may enter or remain in the UK with their spouse and kids as “dependents.” Care workers (SOC 6145) and senior care workers (SOC 6146) will no longer be able to bring dependents to the UK. This implies that a care worker (SOC 6145) or senior care worker (SOC 6146) employed in the UK will not be eligible to apply for their partner’s position.
