In January 2021, the UK government announced that a points-based immigration system would be implemented. The following are the key components of the points-based migration:
An offer of employment and fluency in English will get the candidate fifty points. The following qualifications can be used to earn the extra 20 points needed to be eligible for the visa:
Category |
Maximum points |
Job offer |
20 points |
Job at appropriate skill level |
20 points |
English speaking skills |
10 points |
Salary of 26,000 and above or a relevant Ph.D. in a STEM subject |
20 points |
Total |
70 points |
It is anticipated that skilled people will have more options to migrate under the new system. It is anticipated that British firms will have more access to a more skilled labour pool as a result of the modification in the English language requirements.
Skilled immigrants will have an easier time finding employment in the UK thanks to the government's decision to abolish the cap on immigration via the skilled route and the absence of a resident labour market test.
This new method will apply to all immigrants entering the UK, regardless of their country of origin. The government will be able to use a skill-based, consistent immigration system with the establishment of a points-based system.
Apart from fulfilling the three aforementioned prerequisites, the employment offer in the UK also needs to fulfil any applicable minimum pay level. This might now be the "going rate" for their occupation, which is the specific income criterion, or the general salary barrier of £25,600. Whichever of the two is greater will be used.
To obtain the necessary number of points to be eligible, some traits can be exchanged against a lower income. Examples of these characteristics include a PhD related to the job, a PhD in a STEM field relevant to the profession, or a job offer in a shortage occupation.
* Disclaimer:
The purpose of the AIS Overseas quick eligibility check is merely to assist candidates in comprehending their scores. The points shown are solely dependent on your responses. Note that the points in each area are assessed according to different criteria specified in the immigration guidelines; therefore, to determine your precise scores and eligibility to apply for a particular immigration program, a technical review is required. Once you are technically assessed by our knowledgeable team, the Quick Eligibility Check does not ensure that you will receive the points listed below; you could receive high or low scores. Depending on the profession you have chosen, a number of assessing bodies will evaluate your talents. Each of these assessing bodies will have certain standards for a skilled applicant. State and territorial agencies will also have requirements that an application must meet for their sponsorship to be approved. Thus, a candidate must submit an application for a technical evaluation.
You can only score a maximum of 70 points; exceeding this limit will not grant you any advantages. Based on your qualifications, the 70 points will be awarded as follows:
The points-based system includes a pathway for qualified candidates who have received a job offer from an authorized employer sponsor. You can take advantage of the different points criteria to get the necessary number of points to apply for the Skilled Worker visa, as it is based on a points system.
You will gain 50 points if you have a job at the appropriate skill level and have adequate English language proficiency in addition to the necessary employment offer from an authorized sponsor.
20 more points are yours to obtain if you are hired for a job that earns at least £25,600 annually. If your qualifications are better, you can receive these additional points.
To be eligible for the specified visa, skilled workers must receive 70 points on the points exam. The applicant who is moving to the UK needs sponsorship from an approved employer who holds a sponsor license.
Job Offer that passes Resident Labor Market Test
Qualifications |
Points |
PhD |
15 |
Bachelor’s or Master’s |
10 |
NVQ3 |
5 |
No Qualification |
0 |
Earnings |
Points |
£17,000-£19,999 |
5 |
£20,000-£21,999 |
10 |
£22,000-£23,999 |
15 |
£24,000 + |
20 |
Sponsorship certificate |
Points |
Offer of job in shortage Occupation |
50 |
Offer of job that passes Resident Labor Market Test |
30 |
Intra Company Transfer |
30 |
Others |
Points |
Maintenance requirement |
10 |
Competence in English |
10 |