The UK is moving the standard wait for indefinite leave to remain from 5 to 10 years. Nurses, doctors, teachers, higher earners and some care workers keep a faster route. Here is who settles when, and what it means if you are job hunting from abroad.
Author: Recruitment Admin
Healthcare assistant (SOC 6131) roles can still be sponsored from overseas, but only with a certificate of sponsorship issued before 31 December 2026. Here is who can still apply, what you need, and your options after the deadline.
