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The H-1B Visa and US Healthcare Opportunities: What Happened and How Does It Affect Me?
Over the past 12 months, many internationally educated Nurses who were considering a move to the United States through the H-1B visa route have understandably put their plans on hold. The reason? In September 2025, a Presidential Proclamation introduced a controversial $100,000 fee on certain new H-1B petitions, creating uncertainty for healthcare employers, immigration professionals, […]
Why Canadian and Mexican Nurses Are Choosing the TN Visa Pathway— and Where They’re Heading in the US
The United States continues to face a critical nursing shortage, prompting hospitals and health systems to search beyond national borders for qualified talent. As a result, we are seeing many Canadian and Mexican Registered Nurses (RNs) turning to the TN visa, a streamlined, profession-specific immigration pathway created through the United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement (USMCA). This visa […]
Everything you need to know about the GMC’s ID Check
To be eligible to work in the UK, all Doctors must be on the General Medical Council’s Register (click here to read our full guide on achieving GMC Registration). As part of the registration process, Doctor’s, whether UK-based or International, must complete an identity check. To support you with the registration process and ensure you get […]
Celebrating our International Nurses in Gloucestershire
On Friday 30th September 2022, we celebrated our wonderful International Nurses with Afternoon Tea at The Queen’s Hotel, Cheltenham, in collaboration with Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Meeting the Nurses It was wonderful to meet so many of the Nurses we have successfully placed with the Trust. It was especially interesting to talk to […]
How To Work as a Permanent Consultant in the UK – and the Benefits!
Are you an international doctor looking to apply for a permanent consultant role in the UK? Moving to the UK to work as a doctor can be an amazing, life-changing experience for international doctors, and having the security of a permanent role is of huge importance to so many healthcare professionals. In this blog we’ll […]
10 Steps to GMC Registration
Here are the 10 requirements for successfully obtaining GMC Registration. 1. Primary medical qualification To start, you must have completed an acceptable primary medical degree.Click here to check if the GMC registration accepts your primary medical qualification, as it must meet a particular criteria such as being awarded a programme of study, comprising […]
ID Medical’s Guide to Driving in the UK
If you’re an International Healthcare Professional who wants to know more about driving in the UK, our handy blog is packed with useful information, including what you need to know about registering to drive here and useful information and tips for UK driving. Driving on the left One of the biggest differences with UK driving […]
How to relocate to the UK as an International Midwife
Are you looking to relocate to the UK as an International Midwife? Nurses and Midwives count for nearly 50% of the global health workforce and here in the UK, demand for International Midwives to relocate and join the NHS continues. But, what is the best way to relocate and secure a Midwife role here in […]
International Nurses: Transitioning from HCA to a Registered General Nurse.
Are you an International Nurse working as a Healthcare Assistant (HCA) who wants to move to becoming a Registered General Nurse? Working as a HCA is a great way to get relevant experience and see what the job really involves, but if you’re ready to take the next step in your career, take a look […]
An insight into… MRCPCH
If you’re a doctor looking to pursue Paediatrics as your career, then to progress onto ST3+ level, you’ll need to obtain the Royal College Qualification MRCPCH. Take a look at our latest blog for everything you need to know about the MRCPCH, the qualifications’ syllabus, how much it costs, exam formats and more. What is […]