The UK has revised its immigration law and implemented a points-based system for non-EU immigrants who wish to come to the UK to work, study, and train.
The points -based immigration system is broken down into five levels and will replace the current 80 or so routes that existed previously . Each level has different conditions , fees and entry requirements for people who wish to live and work in the UK .
The UK has recently announced new limits on the number of visas available under each tier . Tier 1 ( General ) visas for highly skilled migrants , is being phased out and is only available to applicants from within the UK . In April of 2011 will be phased out altogether. The rest of the Tier 1 includes points - based schemes for entrepreneurs, investors and foreign students of UK educational institutions.
If you are a highly qualified worker with the right qualifications , an entrepreneur, a wealthy individual with money to invest , a student, or you have a job offer from an employer who is willing to sponsor your stay in the United Britain , a Tier 1 visa may be right for you .
The five levels of immigration are described below . Click on each tier to get more information from workpermit.com :
Tier 1 Visas : For migrants, entrepreneurs, investors and highly qualified graduate students . This has replaced the previous highly skilled Migrant Programme ( HSMP ) , the Entrepreneur and Investor schemes , and the International Graduates Scheme.
The points -based immigration system is broken down into five levels and will replace the current 80 or so routes that existed previously . Each level has different conditions , fees and entry requirements for people who wish to live and work in the UK .
If you are a highly qualified worker with the right qualifications , an entrepreneur, a wealthy individual with money to invest , a student, or you have a job offer from an employer who is willing to sponsor your stay in the United Britain , a Tier 1 visa may be right for you .
The five levels of immigration are described below . Click on each tier to get more information from workpermit.com :
Tier 1 Visas : For migrants, entrepreneurs, investors and highly qualified graduate students . This has replaced the previous highly skilled Migrant Programme ( HSMP ) , the Entrepreneur and Investor schemes , and the International Graduates Scheme.
Tier 2 Visas : This is for skilled workers, professional sportsmen and members of the clergy who have a job offer or an agreement with a British organization that requires their services for an extended period of time . This level will be replaced the previous UK work permit rules .
Tier 3 Visas : This level is for a limited number of lower skilled workers to fill temporary shortages in the labor market . The United Kingdom is planning to implement this level indefinitely suspended .
Tier 4 Visa: international students.
Tier 5 Visas : For youth mobility and temporary workers , such as those that come under Working Holiday agreements with other countries. It also includes temporary workers volunteers who participate in sporting events , and the visit of the clergy.
Tiers 3 and 5 are temporary migration schemes and if you apply for a visa under one of these levels , you will not be able to switch to a different level from the UK. The UK has also suspended Tier 3 in favor of migrants from the EU , however, the situation may change depending on the needs of the labor market .
If you apply under Levels 1 , 2, or 4, you will be eligible to move to another level at any time after you're in the UK, if you can meet the requirements of that level . Levels 1 and 2 can potentially lead to settlement if the permanent residence requirements are met at the time of application.
Tiers 3 and 5 are temporary migration schemes and if you apply for a visa under one of these levels , you will not be able to switch to a different level from the UK. The UK has also suspended Tier 3 in favor of migrants from the EU , however, the situation may change depending on the needs of the labor market .
If you apply under Levels 1 , 2, or 4, you will be eligible to move to another level at any time after you're in the UK, if you can meet the requirements of that level . Levels 1 and 2 can potentially lead to settlement if the permanent residence requirements are met at the time of application.
Structure points
Each level requires you to score enough points to gain entry clearance or leave to remain in the United Kingdom. Points are awarded for various criteria specific to each level . The ability to fund your initial stay in the UK and your ability to speak English will play an important role in most cases . See each level linked above for more details.
In Levels 1 and 2 , points are awarded for criteria such as age , previous salary or prospective salary and qualifications. This system is very similar to the highly skilled Migrant Programme ( HSMP ) , which has proved a great success.
Each level requires you to score enough points to gain entry clearance or leave to remain in the United Kingdom. Points are awarded for various criteria specific to each level . The ability to fund your initial stay in the UK and your ability to speak English will play an important role in most cases . See each level linked above for more details.
In Levels 1 and 2 , points are awarded for criteria such as age , previous salary or prospective salary and qualifications. This system is very similar to the highly skilled Migrant Programme ( HSMP ) , which has proved a great success.
Sponsorship:
If you are applying to one of the Tiers 2 to 5, you will be required to have sponsorship from a licensed sponsor ( an employer , government, or educational institution ) . The certificate of sponsorship assures that the UK is able to perform the particular job or course of study, or otherwise meets the requirements to enter the United Kingdom under the specific level .
Under Tier 1, you would not need a job offer and therefore do not require sponsorship .
If you are applying to one of the Tiers 2 to 5, you will be required to have sponsorship from a licensed sponsor ( an employer , government, or educational institution ) . The certificate of sponsorship assures that the UK is able to perform the particular job or course of study, or otherwise meets the requirements to enter the United Kingdom under the specific level .
Under Tier 1, you would not need a job offer and therefore do not require sponsorship .
Dependents:
Dependents are allowed to come to the UK with you in most cases. However, they will not be allowed to work if they accompany a student under Tier 4 if the individual was given less than 12 months leave to remain in the UK.
Dependents are allowed to come to the UK with you in most cases. However, they will not be allowed to work if they accompany a student under Tier 4 if the individual was given less than 12 months leave to remain in the UK.
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