Jenniferade:

Congratulations, I can’t wait to share same news here. I am tired of waiting. Application submitted 25th of September from London. The waiting is crazy, I am happy for you.

Please, for your visit visa to US. Is it for conference of you got an invite?

I can relate, the way is on another level. At some point I forgot I applied 😂🤣

Anyway, that phase is completed now unto the next.

For the US visa I didn’t apply for conference neither did I apply with invite. Only stated I wanted to visit a friend.
N that was all showing my documents.

I convinced myself first before going for the interview.

The intention was to visit and return to work which was honoured.

Hi Family,
I am writing to everyone one out there who has being waiting on their PPR . God will do it.
Got mine today after a long wait.

Applied for Canada VV: Jun 20,2022
Got the mail asking me to proceed with biometric capturing same day.
Proceed for Biometric Capturing in London: Jun 22, jun 22, 2022 - biometric uploaded immediately.

Since then it was zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz nothing regarding my application from IRCC.
About the same time I applied for Canada I applied to visit the United State of America 🇺🇸
So I went for my America visa interview in London November 9th, 2022.
Go that immediately.

Still didn’t hear nothing from IRCC

Travelled to America 1st of February and returned February 9th to London.

Nothing from Canada gave up on waiting.

Up until yesterday the 18th April 2023
I got my BVL letter
And a PPR 19th April 2023.

My long awaited visa is here finally.

This is just to encourage someone out there that stay positive, it will happen.

gistbite:
People that switched to Tier 2 from tier 4 dependant, did you have to do biometrics here in UK? Thanks

Capital NO

detomi:
Hello everyone please I'll like to know if i can use my English proficiency certificate gotten from my tertiary institution instead of writing IELTS for my application

Only if you have been previously assessed to be competent in English by ukvi.. meaning if u have previously studied in the uk otherwise you need an IELT.

Congratulations for getting to this stage we await your arrival

Marike2:
Pls has anyone successfully gotten the HCW Visa approved with their spouse and dependants here? How did you go about it? Kindly educate us on the processes involved, documents submitted, duration, etc.
Thank you as we await your feedback so that other beginners to learn from! ;

Since you have the COS. Digest the information on Gov.Uk pertaining health and care and make sure you have the language test result, enough finance for the family, criminal record check (police check), tb test result for the family and other stipulated documents stated on your checklist…. Congratulations to you and your household�

Alphaman007:


Hi Thanks for the information. I have a BSc in psychology and i also did courses in HSE 1,2 and 3 during my nysc days with certifications.
Is it enough to apply for a care job?

Your background is solid,
Despite that, You will be trained.

Read my last 3 post.. on how to put your cv together and ace it like the king that you are… all the best boss

Hi Guys ( @Queengold1and @Optimistguy1969) since your interviews is this coming week….
Kindly create a platform where we can get talking (voice conversation) … thank you

CeeCyrils:
Guys, please what do they mean by "eligibility to work in the UK"?

Also, some sites are asking for qualifications. Should I just list the ones relevant to this health and care jobs or I should start from my O'level to Post Graduate level?

Kindly clarify us. Thank you

Hi @Ceecyrils- this is a clear sign that you have started the search....

If a care company indicates that you must be eligible to work in the UK to apply--- This means only one thing, they cant sponsor your visa. The reasons can be any of the following: they are yet to obtain their Sponsorship License to do so, not ready to obtain it, or they have the license but are not ready to sponsor anyone locally or from abroad --- Therefore, you must have a Valid Work Permit in order to work with the company (E.G Ilr- indefinite right to remain known as PR in Canada, A work visa, Student visa if the role is part time or a citizen) which you definitely do not have at the moment.

SO PLEASE AVOID THOSE ADVERTS SO AS NOT TO WASTE YOUR TIME------ It is one thing to submit many applications to several companies, another to submit RELATIVELY FEWER to the right ones and get the desired result.
What happens if you submit your application for jobs that requires that you have the legal right to work in the UK despite not having the Legal documents (BRP)?
if u do, THE RECRUITER will either not respond or assume you read the eligibility requirement for the role and proceed with the process only to get to the final stage and tell u they don't sponsor people's visas. you will then be angry and disappointed but not knowing u didn't apply rightly.

To apply rightly, be strategic when using various job application sites-
If you choose to use INDEED app for instance--- change location to UK--- JOB TITLE- USE CATCH KEY PHRASES E.G Tier 2 sponsorship Care Assistant
for Location use- the United Kingdom +200km
applying. (you can apply for care jobs that didn't indicate that you need to have the 'right to work in the UK' as some of those care companies have the license but won't indicate they do in the job advert... but those that spelled it out as a requirement that u need to have the right to work PLEASE DO NOT APPLY TO THEM ITS just a waste of time....


To answer your question pertaining to QUALIFICATION request during the application stage/interview----- This is where you indicate/list your various relevant care certificates---- E.G FIRE HAZARD AWARENESS, HEALTH AND SAFETY, SAFEGUARDING LEVEL 2 &LEVEL 3, MANUAL HANDLING, END OF LIFE BLAH BLAH. venue: (online) , expiry date: PLEASE check your certificate if it's not there: use 12 months period from the month you applying..... Not waec, jamb abi post jamb . Other Relevant Qualifications are your BSc and MSc if it relates to health care.


I do hope I have been helpful I will be coming here for the next 5 days to answer questions I just hope I will be able to impact someone's life within the 5days.....

Hint: those that play around with the indeed app-- in some job ads you find their numbers-- before u apply I will advise you to call the number and tell them you enquiring if the job is still available. Once that's has been confirmed, ask but don't sound desperate if they have Sponsorship License--- 'AS I MAY AT SOME POINT NEED YOUR ORGANISATION TO ISSUE ME A CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP' confidence is everything.... right there you will be told if the company has the license or not and if they do. they will ask you if you have applied already respond affirmatively: YES..... Also, ask for an email you can send your CV/RESUME to... some will ask you for your name and email address so they can check for you from the pool of people that had applied... that simple act has singled you out. Also if you have friends and family here.. stay in touch with them for weeks then ask them about the visa you will be surprised they know who can issue you the COS without stress or know where to recommend you... Candidate Recommendation is gold here too.

But most people make this mistake as they tend to ask their friends and family to send them money always hence creating a distance between them and the friend or relative abroad.. so build the relationship now. When they are comfortable around u, ask for this help they will help out... some will call these companies for you, you be surprised that they will pick up their calls faster than yours and provide valuable information to them which you will eventually find useful...

AllisonUK:
@Dafidi08, thank you for the kind words. We can do with some. It just pains me that despite the fact that they need us soooo much, their dispositions do not encourage.

Some of their criteria sef na war and I'd be like; " do you really effing want us to come or not?!" Asking for complex care experience and phlebotomy from carer and blah, like they want nurses on the cheap. Most are teases for real....buh we movve. Thanks!

@AlisonUK... To be honest your services are highly needed over here... Just that the competition is very high now since folks on Tier 4 student visa are now switching into the Skilled Visa (Tier 2 under Health and Care) and since they are physically present in the UK they save the company the cost of relocation for someone abroad and they are most likely more experienced in this business of care since most student at a point or the other as either worked directly with a care company or agency therefore afording them the UK work experience which is a big deal here.

None the less, the window is still open. widely opened for those who has prepared themselves with the right tools (CV). To have the right resume. Please use your google and search for 3-5 different carer resumes for those applying for Health and Care roles and Senior Carer resume for those which strong previous health care experience. Combine all 5 into a single detailed document (2 pages max. rephrase and personalise the content in such a way that it addresses/ describes what u have to offer. link your experience to it- not the ADMIN, LAWYER, ENGINEER ONE OOOO take those off not needed) add your normal qualification maximum of BSC if it has nothing to do with health and social care. but if u are on the health line before use all your cards Up to Msc. it only should u are educated enough to understand the care plan quickly, the training as well as present a great reporting/ recording in writing. (WRITING IS IMPORTANT IN HEALTH CARE)

Tips for those with no previous experience:
1. Do a lot of free training and have detailed knowledge of the content: understand in details what Dementia, Learning Disabilities and Altruism/ altruistic behavior mean and how it affects people with this illness-- (PRACTICAL KNOWLEDGE) no one will ask u to define it. design your resume in such a way that should that u know how to live, work, and manage people with all mental health sicknesses also show that u have a caring nature. Ultimate card- link the caring nature to your real-life circumstances--- like I grew up taking care of my elderly parent blah blah blah... i didn't say u should lie but those that did so should talk about it and how they help their elderly once.. it depicts patience and that you are most likely a naturally caring person.


For those with interview fixed don't miss the opportunity it's a lifetime one.. so make sure u HAVE solution to real-life scenario health care interviews are very easy.... no one is going to ask u what is this or that..... rather most interview questions are HOW CAN YOU ... OR HOW DID YOU....


I wish i can record all i know cus i cant type.....

Damdad:
Good day everyone, my husband got a care job thats is willing to sponsor him . We are planning to go together . However , I have two kids from a previous marriage (their father is late). Does he need to under go an adoption process to be able to add my kids as dependants?

Congratulations to you on this one….

You have said it all. He needs to officially adopt them (paperwise) the paper obtained MUST be uploaded when you are applying for your visa. the UK Immigration/government needs documentation for everything you say or claim.



For other having difficulties pertaining getting a job with sponsorship I don’t know who needs to see this.. but I can assure you that there are hundreds of care homes here in the Uk that are short of staffs and needs your services so keep applying. But most importantly give your CV a professional feel. To do this you don’t need to be a professional cv writer just the right points so that whoever picks up your cv will have a feel that you know what u doing and u might not necessarily do. But not to worry if u don’t, the system is built to train and retrain new and existing staffs. So no matter how many years of experience you have u not different as u will still be trained just that u might catch the eyes of an HR personnel faster just as someone who knows how to present his or her self through their individual resume


For those who has an upcoming interview and want to ace it. I have loads of advise for u just quote my post and let me know your date. You will thank me later.


Cheers Fam.