Queengold1:

After every other interview they ask you if you also have questions. That is where you should ask these questions constructively its funny how you think asking an organization informations about your own working conditions is why you didn’t get the job. Any organization that is not ready to give you informations about little things like your own relocation to work for them is not worth working for in the first place. I asked all my questions during the interview including if they have license and how many days cos will take. I asked about when i will get an offer incase i am a successful candidate and if I have to sign a contract. Remove Nigerian mentality and ask questions. Yes I got the job

Asking them if they'll provide maintenance, visa, flight fee? That's not the same thing as asking about your working conditions. They are not under law to provide it, so if someone chooses not to ask that during interview, then it's all good.

Those questions you claim to have asked about CoS and offer letter are basic questions every individual should ask. Aside salary(which I would never ask. it's always stated in the job advert), how can you even ask for Visa , flight and accommodation assistance when you don't have an offer? It's really sad that you see nothing weird in that. For someone with such mindset, you are suprisinly confident.

If you read properly to understand, I can't recall saying asking questions was solely the reason I didn't get the job.

Queengold1:

Very impressive and intelligent to have the offer and very little information about your own employment now. Goodluck

Now, she can get any information she wants.
You have employed me, now I need to know the package you have for me. I can reject or accept it.
How don't you get this? It's not rocket science

Tysm, I appreciate, Kind Regards.

LagosismyHome:

2 days before is fine but be ready ... you can't start uploading and say I come back and upload some more later . So have everything ready so once you start you finish

Alright...

MJ01:


I think the site says 24hours before your appointment.

Emurate1:


Asking them if they'll provide maintenance, visa, flight fee? That's not the same thing as asking about your working conditions. They are not under law to provide it, so if someone chooses not to ask that during interview, then it's all good.

Those questions you claim to have asked about CoS and offer letter are basic questions every individual should ask. Aside salary(which I would never ask. it's always stated in the job advert), how can you even ask for Visa , flight and accommodation assistance when you don't have an offer? It's really sad that you see nothing weird in that. For someone with such mindset, you are suprisinly confident.

If you read properly to understand, I can't recall saying asking questions was solely the reason I didn't get the job.

Where did i ask anyone to ask them for assistance?
Already if you are looking for a job in the uk then you should be prepared for the cost involved the only thing i said was ask questions about your working conditions and cos and I added constructive questions but your overly defensive self is always trying to gratify your points by reconstructing people’s words. Whatever works for you really. P.S I didn’t direct my answer to your post in the first place so please stay off my tail.

Emurate1:


Now, she can get any information she wants.
You have employed me, now I need to know the package you have for me. I can reject or accept it.
How don't you get this? It's not rocket science

I would just ignore you henceforth on this particular matter it’s obvious you are really trying hard to pick on someone.
I don’t have time

Emurate1:


Asking them if they'll provide maintenance, visa, flight fee? That's not the same thing as asking about your working conditions. They are not under law to provide it, so if someone chooses not to ask that during interview, then it's all good.

Those questions you claim to have asked about CoS and offer letter are basic questions every individual should ask. Aside salary(which I would never ask. it's always stated in the job advert), how can you even ask for Visa , flight and accommodation assistance when you don't have an offer? It's really sad that you see nothing weird in that. For someone with such mindset, you are suprisinly confident.

If you read properly to understand, I can't recall saying asking questions was solely the reason I didn't get the job.

Honestly I found it quite funny. Perhaps, it's the "connotation" I said that brought about that motherly chastisement, I don't know, but I imagined it was clear enough that I was talking with regards to what will be included in the CoS and certainly not my "working conditions". Imagine finishing with reading job specification and then going on to ask your interviewer, about whether they were lying...lol. Abeg, you people should not make me laugh. I especially love here because advise and criticisms are constructive while being sensitive, only sometimes I agree, but let it be constructive in the least. Don't act as though you cannot bear to see people make mistakes, even though you have sworn never to delete your account...

This thread is dedicated to the new UK Skilled Worker visa (formerly Tier 2 visa), and Health and Care Worker visa routes. Please feel free to share ideas, information, links, etc and connect with like-minded people. Our goal is to see each other succeed in this pursuit and meet together at last in the UK.

I'll start with some basic information about each of the two visa routes and the official gov.uk links for guidance on how to start the process:

1. For every information about the UK Skilled Worker visa -> https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

Overview of Skilled Worker visa:
A Skilled Worker visa allows you to come to or stay in the UK to do an eligible job with an approved employer. This visa has replaced the Tier 2 (General) work visa.

Eligibility:
To qualify for a Skilled Worker visa, you must:
- work for a UK employer that’s been approved by the Home Office
- have a ‘certificate of sponsorship’ from your employer with information about the role you’ve been offered in the UK
- do a job that’s on the list of eligible occupations
- be paid a minimum salary - how much depends on the type of work you do

*The specific eligibility depends on your job -> https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations

*Check if your job is on the list of Shortage Occupations for non-healthcare and non-education ->
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/skilled-worker-visa-shortage-occupations/skilled-worker-visa-shortage-occupations

*You must have a confirmed job offer before you apply for your visa.*

Knowledge of English:
- You must be able to speak, read, write and understand English. You’ll usually need to prove your knowledge of English when you apply.

You can prove your knowledge of English by:
- passing a Secure English Language Test (SELT) from an approved provider
- having a GCSE, A level, Scottish National Qualification level 4 or 5, Scottish Higher or Advanced Higher in English, gained through study at a UK school that you began when you were under 18
- having a degree-level academic qualification that was taught in English - if you studied abroad, you’ll need to apply through Ecctis (formerly UK NARIC) for confirmation that your qualification is equivalent to a UK bachelor’s degree, master’s degree or PhD.

How long you can stay:
- Your visa can last for up to 5 years before you need to extend it. You’ll need to apply to extend or update your visa when it expires or if you change jobs or employer.

If you want to stay longer in the UK:
- You can apply to extend your visa as many times as you like as long as you still meet the eligibility requirements.

*After 5 years, you may be able to apply to settle permanently in the UK (also known as ‘indefinite leave to remain’). This gives you the right to live, work and study here for as long as you like, and apply for benefits if you’re eligible.

How to apply:
You must apply online.

How you apply depends on whether you’re:
- outside the UK and are coming to the UK
- inside the UK and extending your current visa
- inside the UK and switching from a different visa
*If you want to change your job or employer, you must apply to update your visa.

*You can include your partner and children in your application to stay in the UK if they are eligible.

How long it takes:
- You can apply for a visa up to 3 months before the day you are due to start work in the UK.

Getting a decision:
Once you’ve applied online, proved your identity and provided your documents, you’ll usually get a decision on your visa within:
- 3 weeks, if you’re outside the UK
- 8 weeks, if you’re inside the UK
*If you need to go to an appointment, you may be able to pay for a faster decision. How you do this depends on whether you’re outside the UK or inside the UK.

How much it costs:
You, your partner or children will each need to:
- pay the application fee (£610 for a standard 3-year visa, or £1,220 for a 5-year visa; but for shortage occupations - £464 for a 3-year visa, or £928 for a 5-year visa)
- pay the healthcare surcharge fee for each year of your stay (£624 per annum)
- prove you have enough personal savings (at least £1,270, unless you’re exempt)

What you can and cannot do
You can:
- work in an eligible job
- take on additional work in certain circumstances
- do voluntary work
- study
- bring your partner and children with you as your ‘dependants’, if they’re eligible
- travel abroad and return to the UK
- apply to settle permanently in the UK (also known as ‘indefinite leave to remain’) if you’ve lived in the UK for 5 years and meet the other eligibility requirements

You cannot:
- apply for most benefits (public funds), or the State Pension
- change jobs or employer unless you update your visa.

.............................................................................

2. For every information about the UK Health and Care Worker visa -> https://www.gov.uk/health-care-worker-visa

Overview of Health and Care Worker visa:
The Health and Care Worker visa was created, sequel to Brexit, to encourage healthcare professionals from around the world to come to the UK to do an eligible job with the NHS, an NHS supplier or in adult social care.
The visa opened to applications from 4 August 2020, and forms part of the UK’s new immigration system.

*For applicants, the benefits of the new Health and Care Worker visa include fast-tracked entry to the UK, together with reduced visa fees and exemption from the Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS). Processing duration is usually about 3 weeks.

Eligibility:
To qualify for a Health and Care Worker visa, you must:
- be a qualified doctor, nurse, health professional (e.g. dietitian, physiotherapist, dentist, etc) or adult social care professional
- work in an eligible health or social care job
- work for a UK employer that’s been approved by the Home Office
- have a ‘certificate of sponsorship’ from your employer with information about the role you’ve been offered in the UK
- be paid a minimum salary - how much depends on the type of work you do

*Check if your job is eligible -> https://www.gov.uk/health-care-worker-visa/your-job

*Check if your job is on the list of Shortage Occupations for healthcare and education ->
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/skilled-worker-visa-shortage-occupations-for-health-and-education/skilled-worker-visa-shortage-occupations-for-healthcare-and-education

*You must have a confirmed job offer before you apply for your visa.

Knowledge of English:
- You must be able to speak, read, write and understand English. You’ll usually need to prove your knowledge of English when you apply.

How long you can stay:
- Your visa can last for up to 5 years before you need to extend it. You’ll need to apply to extend or update your visa when it expires or if you change jobs or employer.

If you want to stay longer in the UK:
- You can apply to extend your visa as many times as you like as long as you still meet the eligibility requirements.

*After 5 years, you may be able to apply to settle permanently in the UK (also known as ‘indefinite leave to remain’). This gives you the right to live, work and study here for as long as you like, and apply for benefits if you’re eligible.

How to apply:
You must apply online.

How you apply depends on whether you’re:
- outside the UK and are coming to the UK
- inside the UK and extending your current visa
- inside the UK and switching from a different visa.
*If you want to change your job or employer, you must apply to update your visa.

*You can include your partner and children in your application to stay in the UK if they are eligible.

How long it takes:
- You can apply for a visa up to 3 months before the day you are due to start work in the UK. This date is listed on your certificate of sponsorship.

Getting a decision:
- Once you’ve applied online, proved your identity and provided your documents, you’ll usually get a decision on your visa within 3 weeks.

*If you need to go to an appointment, you may be able to pay for a faster decision. How you do this depends on whether you’re outside the UK or inside the UK.

How much it costs
You, your partner or children will each need to:
- pay the application fee (£232 for a 3-year visa, or £464 for a 5-year visa)
- prove you have enough personal savings (at least £1,270, unless you’re exempt)

Healthcare surcharge:
You - and your partner or children - will not have to pay the healthcare surcharge.

What you can and cannot do
You can:
- work in an eligible job
- take on additional work in certain circumstances
- do voluntary work
- study
- bring your partner and children with you as your ‘dependants’, if they’re eligible
- travel abroad and return to the UK
- apply to settle permanently in the UK (also known as ‘indefinite leave to remain’) if you’ve lived in the UK for 5 years and meet the other eligibility requirements

You cannot:
- apply for most benefits (public funds), or the State Pension
- change jobs or employer unless you update your visa.

Apply for NHS UK Jobs -> https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/

Apply for NHS Scotland Jobs -> https://jobs.scot.nhs.uk/

For the HACW visa, if your profession is among those listed below, then you need to register with the UK Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) first in order to obtain a license to practise in the UK, before you can apply for a UK job offer.
https://www.hcpc-uk.org/registration/getting-on-the-register/international-applications/

PROFESSIONS REGULATED BY THE HCPC (Source - #HCPCRegistrationGuide):

1. ARTS THERAPIST

2. CHIROPODIST/PODIATRIST

3. CLINICAL SCIENTIST (MEDICAL MICROBIOLOGISTS & BIOCHEMISTS ARE WELCOME TO REGISTER AS CLINICAL SCIENTISTS ONLY IF THEY'VE HAD COPIOUS LABORATORY EXPERIENCE)

4. DIETICIAN

5. BIOMEDICAL SCIENTIST (ALSO KNOWN AS MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE)

6. OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

7. ORTHOPTIST

8. PARAMEDIC

9. PHYSIOTHERAPIST

10. PROSTHETIST/ORTHOTIST

11. RADIOGRAPHER

12. SPEECH AND LANGUAGE THERAPIST

13. OPERATING DEPARTMENT PRACTITIONER

14. PRACTIONER PSYCHOLOGIST

15. HEARING AND DISPENSER


*Regulatory bodies for other health professions*

There are a number of other regulatory organisations in the UK which regulate other health and care professions, you just have to dig up the internet (Google) to find out which one regulates yours.

*The following professions listed below are NOT regulated by the HCPC.

1. Nurses, midwives, public health or radiology nurses

2. Pharmacists and pharmacy technicians

3. Medical Laboratory Technicians and Radiography Technicians

4. Doctors

5. Optometrists

6. Dentists, dental therapists, dental technicians and orthodontic therapists

7. Social workers

8. Anatomists

And so on....

To all those asking for guidance on CV creation, just go to [url]uk.indeed.com[/url], sign up and enter your details (personal data, work experience, education etc) in order to create a free CV. This will automatically be used as your CV (to populate/autofill your profile) for any job you're applying for via the indeed platform. You can also download this CV as pdf and use it to apply for jobs on other platforms.

Please let's accord this thread the publicity it deserves by getting it to the front page, so that our brothers and sisters who aren't aware of this opportunity can see it and benefit from it. Thanks.
~Your brother, Uzland.

Cc: justwise
Cc: DisGuy[/quote]

I heard that the health and care visa has been suspended, how true is this please?

Please where did you get info?
Abeg no gif person hypertension.

Kciey:
I heard that the health and care visa has been suspended, how true is this please?

Queengold1:

I would just ignore you henceforth on this particular matter it’s obvious you are really trying hard to pick on someone.
I don’t have time

There are really some people you should just ignore, make them no spoil your day

Kciey:
I heard that the health and care visa has been suspended, how true is this please?

Did you hear it from the UK government? No? Then it's not true.

Kciey:
I heard that the health and care visa has been suspended, how true is this please?

All I know is that health care assistance visa program is still on & it will continue until after I enter UK. Your own type of visa program may have been suspended sha o.

Please how long does it take to get your tb test certificate

Kennyg290:

All I know is that health care assistance visa program is still on & it will continue until after I enter UK. Your own type of visa program may have been suspended sha o.

Lol

Actually my wife had plans of going through an agent on this route but a friend from uk has asked me not to waste money as they have suspended the program. I have check the uk government website and I did not find any news like that. Obviously it’s just one silly rumor again sorry about that.

Agatha250:
Please how long does it take to get your tb test certificate

You can get it same day.

Please, make sure you see the doctor before going to the waiting area. I was not told to go see a doctor and ended up waiting for hours. Even if you're not told, ask and go and see him/her. I almost did not get my result that day.

obehilicious:


You can get it same day.

Please, make sure you see the doctor before going to the waiting area. I was not told to go see a doctor and ended up waiting for hours. Even if you're not told, ask and go and see him/her. I almost did not get my result that day.

Thank you so much

Hello,

Please can i use my sis address when booking my tb test as address in the uk?
Thanks

Pls has any receive visa from Abuja TLS lately

Kciey:
Actually my wife had plans of going through an agent on this route but a friend from uk has asked me not to waste money as they have suspended the program. I have check the uk government website and I did not find any news like that. Obviously it’s just one silly rumor again sorry about that.

Don't use any agent, I repeat, don't use any agent. I am telling you from experience, they will never tell you the truth.

Every information you need is on this platform, take your time to read in between the lines, you and wifey can do it together and alone without agents.

They are only after their pockets

Hwy9:
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Typically, before you can be issued a certificate of sponsorship (COS) by your potential employer. You must have been offered employment in the UK which meets the minimum pay for immigrants.

On accepting the offer, you go through some screening which varies amongst employers. Every employer/organization have specific onboarding activities which varies from background checks, filling of forms, signing some agreements etc.

You are expected to also have prove your knowledge of English language, TB test results (All this have been stated in the first post).

Once you submit all the necessary documents to your employer, they will start processing your COS. You don't have to do anything else but wait patiently till they send it to you. Once you receive the COS, you quote the COS ref number on your visa application.

Let me know if there is any other contribution you think might be helpful.

Hello sir, an agent is asking me to pay 1.6m for this HCA job,said money will cover test of English, Visa processing, TB test, Flight ticket and everything generally, I want to know if its a good deal.?

Ajibolaoi:
Thank you for this info. please what is the English language requirement to get before one can get COS. For example, the IELTS point to have in each band.
Thank you sir.

Typically, before you can be issued a certificate of sponsorship (COS) by your potential employer. You must have been offered employment in the UK which meets the minimum pay for immigrants.

On accepting the offer, you go through some screening which varies amongst employers. Every employer/organization have specific onboarding activities which varies from background checks, filling of forms, signing some agreements etc.

You are expected to also have prove your knowledge of English language, TB test results (All this have been stated in the first post).

Once you submit all the necessary documents to your employer, they will start processing your COS. You don't have to do anything else but wait patiently till they send it to you. Once you receive the COS, you quote the COS ref number on your visa application.

Let me know if there is any other contribution you think might be helpful.

So, I don't have to pay for COS?

Chelseafan1:


Hello sir, an agent is asking me to pay 1.6m for this HCA job,said money will cover test of English, Visa processing, TB test, Flight ticket and everything generally, I want to know if its a good deal.?

Be mindful of scammets.
Don't get svanmef of your hard earned money

NewBea:
So I've got a job offer and all. But I'm currently in the UK in a visitor visa. How can i convert it to tier 2 visa without going back to Nigeria and applying again?

Boss, please did you apply yourself or used an agent? How much did it cost you in total pls.

sharpsharp:


Be mindful of scammets.
Don't get svanmef of your hard earned money

I'm aware, but do you think the amount is fair if he isn't a scammer.

luckygeee:


Okay I will do that thanks

Did you reach out to them?

RennyKitty:
To others who are hoping to get Sponsored jobs too. Please let me share a few tips that might help.
1. Download the CV app and register duly and make every experience be it internship or volunteer jobs count. Also be very sure of the referees you will be using for your CV cos they will be contacted before you can be issued your offer letter when you eventually get the job. Also I would advise that you download a sample CV in your job field and follow the templates. Your CV matters a lot and is almost like the master key that will unlock every other doors Of your career progression.
2. After you have successfully built a good CV, good on Apps like Indeed, TotalJobs, Glassdoor and NHS websites and register. Then upload your CV. Some of these websites have assessments that you would be needing to complete and indeed even gives the option to write a cover letter. That’s like a golden opportunity to sell yourself. Please do notices that.
3. Now in order to avoid applying to multiple job openings that you are qualified for but can’t get because they don’t have Tier 2 sponsorship license. You can go to Gov.uk and check the lengthy list of licensed sponsors. Write the employers that fit in your field then go back to Indeed and the other apps and just input the names. It will for sure bring out available job openings and you start sending in your applications.
4. In my case I made it a point of duty at a point to apply to 10jobs in a day. Yes it was stressful and at some point I gave up and trust me that was when I got the call. Matter of fact I I did 2 interviews in one day and got the both jobs. At some point i felt I was wasting time and it seemed almost impossible considering my level of education and all even my sister told me to give up but God showed up.
5. While waiting you can get your Naric assessments ready as it lasts for a lifetime and you would need it for English proficiency or better still do IELTS exams. To avoid any form of delay after getting your CoS
You can also do your TB tests as people are finding it so difficult to book test dates and the result is Valid for just 6 months And of course except you lose focus you would have gotten a headway around the Job issue before the expiration. The only problem here is just that you would be needing a UK address while filling the form.
You will also be needing a police certificate but you can easily get that at Alagbon and you can’t apply for it pre employment because it is only valid for 3 months and
6. lastly and most importantly get your funds ready. A lot of these employers are not ready to pay for anything. They even see the CoS as a huge favor which sadly is in this part of the world. So you need to get your funds ready CoS agencies are “bombarding” them with applications but I think they just stretch out to select random applications here and there. So once they see you are dragging your matter, they move on to the next eligible candidate.
Let opportunities meet you prepared at all times. Especially since it’s Japa season and everyone is looking for a way to legitimately escape this Buhari’s wahala and secret achievements� Please I’m open to more hindsights as I still have a lot of people who want to try this visa route too.
God will see us all through ��

Thanks man, how much to get Police certificate, and like how much fund should one get ready for HCW?

Ijyoma:


You are actually correct. Thank you.
Again, I had applied to Healthcare Assistant days (because of kids I hope to bring in later, otherwise nights have better pay). But in the offer, I see they added nights and I don't know if that is something to even contest, as Nigeria has conditioned our minds to assume that in healthcare, you can't avoid working nights...
What do you think?

You can discuss this with your employer, and remind them of what was discussed.

But if you have signed it's a different case. You can still negotiate once you enter.

Run!
Run!
Run!

Chelseafan1:


Hello sir, an agent is asking me to pay 1.6m for this HCA job,said money will cover test of English, Visa processing, TB test, Flight ticket and everything generally, I want to know if its a good deal.?

Guys who do i address my English language proficiency letter too.

I am using it for Hcpc

Also pls i need example of a filled course form.

Chelseafan1:


Hello sir, an agent is asking me to pay 1.6m for this HCA job,said money will cover test of English, Visa processing, TB test, Flight ticket and everything generally, I want to know if its a good deal.?

Very good deal if it's GUARANTEED abe