Petition · past parliament · Home Office
Health & Care visa workers to freely change sponsors/employers after 2 years
Closed
209 signatures
What the petition asks
Pass legislation to allow visa holders/employees the unrestricted ability to switch employment/sponsors to another registered sponsor license holder in the same sector and occupation code after 2 years of working for their original employer, without the need for a new visa or fee.
The Home Office would still need to be updated of all changes.
At the moment, Health and Care visa holders are tied to their employer. They can move to a different employer but the process is burdensome. The change proposed in this petition could ultimately have a positive impact on growing labour market shortages.
At the moment, Health and Care visa holders are tied to their employer. They can move to a different employer but the process is burdensome. The change proposed in this petition could ultimately have a positive impact on growing labour market shortages.
Timeline
| 2 Jan 2024 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 29 May 2024 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
209
Status
Closed
Department
Home Office
Opened
2 Jan 2024
Closed
29 May 2024
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.