UK to Introduce New Points-Based Immigration System

Are you considering migrating to the UK? Exciting news for all immigration aspirants! Starting January 1, 2021, the UK will implement a new points-based immigration system, treating EU and non-EU citizens equally. This system aims to attract the highest skilled professionals and talents, such as scientists, engineers, academics, and other highly skilled workers.

Key Proposals by the UK Government:

- The UK will introduce a points-based system that focuses on selecting the best talents, primarily from countries like India and China.

- This system will consider skills and language proficiency as primary factors for permitting skilled professionals to enter the UK.

- The proposed points system is modeled after the immigration processes of Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.

- Applicants must meet an eligibility threshold of 70 points, based on factors such as a UK job offer, language proficiency, educational qualifications, and high-paying job offers in the UK.

Points Breakdown:

- English Language Proficiency: 10 points

- Job Offer or Sponsorship: 20 points

- Proper Skill Level for the Job: 20 points

- Salary Range £20,480 to £23,039: 0 points (eligible)

- Salary Range £23,040 to £25,599: 10 points

- Salary Range Above £25,600: 20 points

- Job in Shortage Occupation List: 20 points

- PhD Qualification: 10 points

- PhD in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Maths): 20 points

- Skills Threshold: Reduced from RQF6 (Bachelor’s degree) to RQF3 (A-level or equivalent)

- To qualify, applicants must score at least 70 points.

UK Immigration Routes:

Skilled Workers:

- Sponsored Route: An employer-led system requiring applicants to secure a job offer from a UK employer.

  - Job offer from an approved sponsor in the UK.

  - Job must meet the required skill level.

  - Fluency in English.

  - Job must meet minimum salary thresholds.

Highly-Skilled Workers:

- Global Talent Route: Open to highly skilled professionals who meet the required points level. No job offer needed if sponsored by a competent body.

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