Skilled Worker Route: Eligibility Overview
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Which of the following organisations is NOT considered a sponsor for a Health and Care ASHE salary job in England?

  • Department of Health and Social Care (correct)
  • NHS Foundation Trust
  • Health Education England
  • Care Quality Commission

In Wales, which of the following is NOT a sponsor for a Health and Care ASHE salary job?

  • Public Health Wales
  • Welsh Ambulance Service
  • National Assembly for Wales (correct)
  • Health Education & Improvement Wales

Which of the following is NOT a requirement for a Health and Care ASHE salary job in Northern Ireland?

  • Employment by the Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety (correct)
  • Provision of regulated activities as prescribed in Schedule 1 of the Health and Social Care Act 2008
  • Registration with the Northern Ireland Social Care Council
  • Employment by a Health and Social Care Trust

Which of these is a valid occupation for a Health and Care ASHE salary job?

<p>Pharmaceutical Technician (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In Scotland, which organization is responsible for inspecting social care services?

<p>Social Care and Social Work Improvement Scotland (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which professional body is responsible for registering pharmacists in the UK?

<p>General Pharmaceutical Council (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A Skilled Worker visa can be applied for online through which website?

<p>gov.uk (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the form used to apply for a Skilled Worker visa from inside the UK?

<p>Skilled Worker (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a type of agreement that can be used to provide services under the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978?

<p>an agreement to provide services under section 17K of that Act (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of these organizations is NOT part of the National Health Service (NHS) in England?

<p>Department for Health and Social Care (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which organization is RESPONSIBLE for regulating adult social care services in Wales?

<p>Social Care Wales (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of these is NOT a regulated activity as prescribed in Schedule 1 of the Health and Social Care Act 2008?

<p>Providing educational services to students (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the organization that replaced Monitor and the NHS Trust Development Authority?

<p>NHS Improvement (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is considered a Health and Care ASHE salary job based on the specified SOC 2020 codes?

<p>Biomedical Scientist (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the organization responsible for regulating healthcare professionals in Scotland?

<p>Scottish Social Services Council (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of these is NOT a requirement for a person to be considered for a Health and Care ASHE salary job?

<p>Holding a relevant degree in healthcare (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of these is NOT one of the bodies registered with, monitored, or inspected, by the Regulation and Quality Improvement Authority (RQIA) in Northern Ireland?

<p>Northern Ireland Blood Transfusion Service (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Skilled Worker route intended for?

<p>Recruiting skilled workers to the UK for specific jobs (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a requirement for a Skilled Worker visa applicant?

<p>A job offer in a skilled occupation from a UK-based company (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who can apply to join a Skilled Worker on this visa route?

<p>Only the applicant's immediate family members (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key feature of the Skilled Worker route?

<p>It is a route to settlement in the UK. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does "SW A1.1" refer to?

<p>A specific category of skilled jobs eligible for a Skilled Worker visa (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum salary requirement for a new entrant to a career, with their salary exceeding both 70% of the going rate and a specific monetary threshold?

<p>£30,960 per year (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following must the sponsor of a Skilled Worker applicant provide to ensure a valid Certificate of Sponsorship?

<p>A start date for the job that is no more than 3 months after the application date (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum salary requirement for an applicant with a PhD in a STEM subject relevant to the job?

<p>£23,200 per year (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum salary requirement for an applicant being sponsored for a job on the Immigration Salary List?

<p>£23,200 per year (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a requirement for a sponsor to be authorized to sponsor a Skilled Worker applicant?

<p>They must have a valid work permit for the applicant (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a valid reason for the decision maker to refuse a Skilled Worker application?

<p>The applicant's job has been created mainly to allow them to apply for a visa (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum salary requirement for an applicant being sponsored for a job in a listed health or education occupation?

<p>£23,200 per year (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum salary requirement for an applicant whose salary equals or exceeds the going rate and a specific monetary threshold?

<p>£29,000 per year (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the Immigration Skills Charge?

<p>To reimburse the Home Office for processing Skilled Worker applications (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum age requirement for an applicant applying for entry clearance or permission to stay as a Skilled Worker?

<p>18 years old (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a validity requirement for a Skilled Worker application?

<p>Prior permission as a Visitor (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum time period that a Certificate of Sponsorship can be issued before the date of a Skilled Worker application?

<p>3 months (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

An applicant applying for permission to stay as a Skilled Worker who has received a scholarship covering both fees and living costs must provide what?

<p>Written consent from the scholarship agency (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of these conditions does NOT apply to an applicant for permission to stay as a Skilled Worker who previously held permission as a Student?

<p>Working full-time in a relevant field (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A Skilled Worker application that does not meet all the validity requirements will be:

<p>Rejected as invalid and not considered (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true about an applicant applying for permission to stay as a Skilled Worker?

<p>They must not be in breach of immigration laws. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A person seeking to come to the UK as a Skilled Worker must:

<p>Obtain entry clearance as a Skilled Worker before arriving in the UK (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If Appendix Tuberculosis applies to an applicant, they must provide a valid medical certificate confirming:

<p>They have been screened for active pulmonary tuberculosis (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum number of mandatory points required for a Skilled Worker application?

<p>50 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which category of points can an applicant only be awarded if they meet the requirements for a Health and Care ASHE salary job?

<p>Options F to J (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum salary required for a Skilled Worker applicant to be eligible for 20 points under option A?

<p>£38,700 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which option allows for 20 points to be awarded if the applicant has a PhD in a STEM subject relevant to their job?

<p>Option C (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is NOT a requirement for an applicant to be awarded 20 points under Option B?

<p>At least 5 years of experience in a relevant field (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What salary threshold does Option D require for an applicant to be awarded 20 points?

<p>£30,960 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Skilled Worker route

A visa pathway for employers to recruit skilled workers to the UK.

Eligible skilled occupation

A specific job that an individual must be offered to qualify as a Skilled Worker.

Home Office-approved sponsor

An employer in the UK authorized to provide job offers for Skilled Worker visas.

Dependent partner and children

Family members who can apply for the Skilled Worker route alongside the main applicant.

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Route to settlement

The Skilled Worker pathway can lead to permanent residency in the UK.

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New Entrant Salary Requirement

Must earn £30,960/year and 70% of SOC rate.

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PhD Salary Requirement

Requires a PhD and a salary of £26,100/year plus 90% of SOC rate.

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STEM PhD Salary Requirement

For STEM PhD holders, the salary must be £23,200/year and 80% of SOC rate.

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Sponsored Job Requirement

Must earn £23,200/year and meet the SOC rate.

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Certificate of Sponsorship

Must confirm applicant's details, job, salary, and other information.

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Sponsor Authorization

Sponsor must be authorized by the Home Office to sponsor jobs.

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A-rated Sponsor

Sponsor must be A-rated on the Home Office's registry.

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Immigration Skills Charge

Sponsor must have paid any required Immigration Skills Charge.

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Job Existence Requirement

Job must exist and not be a sham or artificially created.

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Minimum Wage Compliance

Job must comply with National Minimum Wage Regulations.

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Skilled Worker Visa Requirements

Criteria an applicant must meet to apply for a Skilled Worker visa in the UK.

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Mandatory Points

A Skilled Worker applicant must attain at least 50 mandatory points.

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Sponsorship Requirement

The applicant must have a certificate of sponsorship from a UK employer.

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Age Requirement

The applicant must be at least 18 years old on the application date.

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Biometric Information

Applicants must provide biometrics as part of their application.

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Entry Clearance

Permission required prior to arriving in the UK for work.

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English Language Skills

Applicants need to demonstrate English proficiency at level B1 (intermediate).

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Consequences of Invalid Application

Applications that fail to meet validity requirements may be rejected.

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Eligibility for Application

An applicant must be in the UK if applying for permission to stay.

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Certificate of Sponsorship Timing

Must be issued within 3 months before applying for entry clearance.

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Study Funding Consent

Applicants funded by a scholarship must provide written consent from the agency.

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Health and Care Job Points

Additional points can be awarded if sponsored for a Health and Care position.

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Tuberculosis Screening Requirement

Applicants must present a medical certificate for tuberculosis screening if required.

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Refusal Under Part 9

Applicants must not fall under the refusal grounds listed in Part 9.

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PhD Related Salary Conditions

Applicants with a PhD must meet specific salary conditions for points.

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Health and Care ASHE salary job

A job under specific SOC 2020 occupation codes related to health and care.

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SOC 2020 occupation codes

Standardized system used to categorize jobs and occupations.

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NHS Foundation Trust

An NHS organization that provides services and has more independence than NHS Trusts.

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Care Quality Commission

Regulator of health and social care services in England.

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Health Education England

Oversees education and training for the health workforce.

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Regulated activities

Health and care services subject to specific regulations.

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General Medical Services contract

Agreement for the provision of primary medical services.

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Primary Medical Services

Essential healthcare services provided directly to patients.

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Social Care and Social Work Improvement Scotland

Body overseeing social care services in Scotland.

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Public Health Agency (Northern Ireland)

Agency responsible for protecting public health in Northern Ireland.

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Care Standards Act 2000

Legislation for regulating care services in England and Wales.

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Nursing and Midwifery Council

Regulatory body for nursing and midwifery professions in the UK.

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Health and Social Care Trust (Northern Ireland)

Authority providing health and social care services in Northern Ireland.

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Skilled Worker visa application

Process for applying to work in the UK as a skilled worker.

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Health Board (Scotland)

Organizational body responsible for delivering health services in Scotland.

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Study Notes

Skilled Worker Route: Eligibility and Requirements

  • Purpose: This route allows UK employers to recruit skilled workers for specific jobs.
  • Eligibility: Applicants need a job offer in an eligible skilled occupation from an approved Home Office sponsor. Dependents (partners and children) can also apply.
  • Settlement: The Skilled Worker route can lead to settlement in the UK.
  • Health and Care ASHE Salary Jobs: Defined as jobs in specific SOC 2020 occupation codes related to health and care, such as managers, care managers, and technicians (e.g., Biochemists, Laboratory technicians). Spousal applicants must be employed by specific institutions, like NHS trusts, Local Authorities, or Clinical Commissioning Groups, or specified organizations in Wales and Scotland, or Northern Ireland.
  • Specific Activities: Can include regulated activities (per schedules 1 and 2 of the Health and Social Care Act 2008), work with institutions registered with the Care Quality Commission, work for Welsh or Scottish regulated agencies/establishments, primary medical/dental services contracts, or care services (Scotland) as defined in the Public Services Reform Act.
  • Validity Requirements:
    • Online application required (gov.uk website, different form for UK vs. non-UK applicants).
    • Payment of fees and Immigration Health Charge.
    • Submission of biometrics.
    • Valid passport or travel documents.
    • Certificate of Sponsorship within 3 months of application date.
    • Applicant must be 18 or over.
    • For applicants with government/international scholarships covering UK study fees and living costs, written consent from the agency is needed.
    • Applicants already in the UK cannot have previous permission as a visitor, short-term student, parent of a child student, seasonal worker, or domestic worker, or permission outside the Immigration Rules.
    • If applicant had previous Student visa status: they must fulfil one of three conditions at the time of application (completion of studies, full-time degree study or PhD).
  • Suitability Requirements:
    • Applicant cannot fall under refusal grounds (Part 9).
    • Applicant cannot be in breach of immigration laws (except under special circumstances) or on immigration bail.
  • Eligibility and Entry Requirements:
    • Entry clearance must be obtained before arriving in the UK.
    • If applicable (tuberculosis screening), must submit a valid medical certificate confirming absence of active pulmonary tuberculosis.
  • Points Requirements:
    • Mandatory 50 points: Comprised of points for sponsorship, job skill level, and English language skills.
    • Additional 20 points: Achieved through different options based on salary, qualifications (PhD), occupation type, and experience (new entrant). Points for option F-K only applicable with Health and Care ASHE salary jobs or applicants that meet conditions in (b) and (c).
    • Salary Considerations: Salary must meet/exceed criteria specified for each option (A-K).

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This quiz explores the eligibility and requirements for the Skilled Worker route in the UK. It covers aspects such as job offers, sponsored employment, and paths to settlement. Understand the specific roles and conditions related to health and care occupations.

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