March 28, 2025

Important: Immigration Rules Change – Webinars for ASC Providers


On 12th March, the government announced changes affecting the international recruitment of care workers and senior care workers. These new rules aim to prioritise recruiting care workers already in the UK.


From 9th April, care providers in England looking to recruit a new worker from overseas (or those switching visa routes) must first demonstrate that they have attempted to recruit a worker from within England who needs new sponsorship.


To help providers understand these changes, the Home Office is hosting three webinars covering key topics, including:


  • Changes to Certificate of Sponsorship requests for sponsoring care workers and senior care workers in England
  • Updates to the Minimum Salary Requirement
  • New rules on salary deductions


You can register for a session using the links below:


Providers can use the links below to register for a session:

 

Date

Time

Link to Join Meeting

Tuesday 1st April 2025

14:30 - 15.00

https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/dea38eef-57a6-4e01-8acd-0919db1b60aa@f24d93ec-b291-4192-a08a-f182245945c2

 

Wednesday 2nd April 2025

11:30 - 12.00

https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/4615bbc3-a6d4-4651-9851-e7349afc7cf7@f24d93ec-b291-4192-a08a-f182245945c2

 

Thursday 3rd April 2025

18:00 - 18:30

https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/c91af936-ced3-495d-a0ac-bad2e1f28f8d@f24d93ec-b291-4192-a08a-f182245945c2

 


We encourage all care providers to attend and ensure they are prepared for these important changes.


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