Immigration and Nationality Fees (Exemption for NHS Clinical Staff) Bill

Key Points

• Exempts NHS clinical staff from fees required under section 68 of the Immigration Act 2014.
• Covers NHS clinicians such as doctors, nurses, midwives and allied health professionals who work for the NHS.
• Aims to reduce the financial burden on NHS staff when applying for permission to stay or work under the relevant immigration provisions.
• Potentially affects government fee revenue and how the immigration process is funded for NHS staff.
• The bill is at its first reading in the Commons; the next stage is typically the Second Reading in the Commons.

Progress

Currently at 1st Reading in the Commons. After this, the bill would move to the Second Reading and then through further stages such as Committee and Report in the Commons, before moving to the Lords.