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Tier 1 General Scoring system from 19 July 2010:-
The Tier 1 (General) Highly Skilled Migrant sub-category has changed very little from the Highly Skilled Migrant Programme [HSMP] and allows the applicant to work freely within the UK.
The following tables show the amount of points a potential migrant can score for specific criteria. in order to qualify for this scheme. A score of 80 [as with the previous HSMP] is required for points (1) to (6) and an additional 20 points is required for points (5) & (6):-
(1) Qualifications
Bachelors Masters PhD
30 points 35 points 40 points
(2) Previous Earnings
Like the Highly Skilled Migrant Programme , the General Highly Skilled Migrant's points for previous earnings are calculated by converting non-sterling currency to Sterling, then the sterling figure is converted to points, taking into account the relative difference in the level of earnings between countries and the exchange rate. Earnings are dependent on the country they are earned. For a full break down of your eligibility you will need to complete the Tier 1 General calculator.
Please note: The UKBA assess your salary using your gross salary in a 12 month period in the last 15 months:-
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Points scored
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Under £25,000
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0
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£25,000 - £29,999
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5
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£30,000 - £34,999
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15
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£35,000 - £39,999
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20
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£40,000 - £49,999
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25
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£50,000 - £54,999
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30
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£55,000 - £64,999
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35
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£65,000 - £74,999
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40 |
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£75,000 - £149,999
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45 |
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£150,000 or above
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80 and no need to satisfy the qualifications requirement!!
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(3) Age Bands:
Over 40 - 0 Points
35 to 39 - 5 Points
30 to 34 - 10 Points
29 or under - 20 Points
(4) UK Experience
If you have a UK qualification or a salary in excess of £25,000earned in the UK in the last 12 months:- 5 Points
At least 80 points are required for the above 4 points. In addition, you must be able to satisfy points (5) and (6) to qualify:-
(5) English Ability
Applicants must show that they are proficient in English by proving one of the following:
* They must have passed a test in English equivalent to level C of the council of Europe's common European Framework for Language Learning
* Come from a country where English is the majority language spoken [Antigua and Barbuda; Australia; The Bahamas; Barbados; Belize; Canada; Dominica; Grenada; Guyana; Jamaica; New Zealand; St Kitts and Nevis; St Lucia; St Vincent and Grenadines; Trinidad and Tobago and the United States of America]
* Have take a degree taught in English (this is verified by using the National Academic Recognition Information Centre - International Work Permits can verify this on your behalf)
* Successful proof of one of these criteria will earn the required 10 points for the English language requirement.
(6) Maintenance
Applicants will be required to score 10 points by proving they can support themselves and any dependants. 1 applicant should show £800 continuously in their bank account for 3 months (a further £533 is added to this per dependant applying alongside the main the applicant)
Apply for the current scheme by contacting International Work Permits for a FREE assessment: +44(0) 207 866 8170 alternatively, click here for our Tier 1 (general) Highly Skilled Migrant calculator to get an instant answer whether you qualify under the new rules. Please note: We only charge legal fees on approval of the visa and in most cases we can have the endorsement on the same day as we are registered to take applications to the Home Office in Croydon!
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