Petition · past parliament · Home Office

Conduct review of issues experienced by Health and Care visa holders

Closed 46 signatures

What the petition asks

I would like the Government to conduct a review of issues experienced by Health and Care Worker visa holders, including reports of exploitation, and take proactive measures to support any victims, recognising their difficulties.
These migrant caregivers have left their homelands and families to provide care in the UK, only for some to find themselves ensnared by exorbitant fees imposed by third-party providers who unlawfully sell visa sponsorship without genuine employment opportunities. Upon arrival, despite having secured full-time job offers and contracts, in some instances, they discover no available work.

Moreover, if the sponsors engaging in these criminal activities end up losing their Home Office sponsor licenses due to non-compliance, this leads to the cancellation of the victims' visas. We believe this situation is exceedingly unjust, subjecting them to immense mental and financial hardships.

Timeline

25 Mar 2024 Petition opened for signatures
29 May 2024 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 46
Status Closed
Department Home Office
Opened 25 Mar 2024
Closed 29 May 2024

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.