“She, he, her, him… Does it matter how I identify? If you’re in the UAE, it does! My name is Mia, a proud LGBT member, and this is how IANS helped me change my narrative.
Fighting homesickness is one thing, but being a part of the LGBTQ community in a conservative country is another. I always felt like there’s an extra pair of eyes watching me from behind, and I just didn’t feel accepted. Deep down, I knew the UAE isn’t my home. I refused to accept it, and I’m glad I kept looking for new opportunities.
It took one skilled worker event for IANS to convince me that there’s something bigger out there for me… a place that can accept me for who I am without any prejudice… a place I can finally call home.
I came to IANS with no healthcare experience, but they still accepted and moulded me so I can be eligible and employable. Come my interview day, I was fully prepared and equipped to take on a senior carer role. I got the job, thanks to my mentors at IANS!
Want to know the best part?
IANS doesn’t stop at training candidates and helping them get a job. They’re an expert in processing visas too! I’ve heard horror stories about visa rejections from my friends, but with IANS, I never had to worry about my visa. Their solicitors know exactly what to do, and I simply had to comply. A few weeks later, my UK skilled worker visa was granted!
Everything happened so quickly, I still can’t believe it. Because of IANS, I have found my new home in the UK!”
