This
page will describe the immigration categories for non-European migrants who
want to work in the UK. Each category has different requirements, so you should
read the requirements for your chosen category before you apply for a visa.
If
you are a UK employer and you want to employ migrant workers, Most of our
work-based categories are part of the UK's points-based system for immigration.
If
you want to visit the UK for a short time as a businessperson, sportsperson or
entertainer, you may be able to go there as a visitor..
If
you are a national of a country in the European Economic Area (EEA) or
Switzerland,
If
you are a national of a country outside the EEA or Switzerland (except Turkey),
you will need to apply under Tier 2 of the points-based system.You must:
have
a job offer from a licensed sponsor and a valid certificate of sponsorship; and
pass
a points-based assessment.
Categories
of skilled worker:
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1. There are 4
categories of skilled worker under the points-based system:
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2. Tier 2 (General)
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3. Tier 2 (Minister of
religion)
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4. Tier 2 (Sportsperson)
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5. Tier 2 (Intra company
transfer)
WHAT
DOCUMENTS YOU MUST SEND:
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1. Evidence of your
Qualifications
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2. Evidence of your
Previous Earnings
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3. Evidence of your Age
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4. Evidence of your UK
Experience
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5. Evidence of your
English Language Ability
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6. Evidence of your
Maintenance/Funds
Specific
Criteria:
The
following tables show the amount of points a you can score for specific
criteria. A score of 75 must be attained.
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Previous
Earnings:
Like
the previous HSMP, points for previous earnings are calculated by converting
non-sterling currency to Sterling (British Pounds), then the Sterling figure is
converted to points, taking into account the relative difference in the level
of earnings between countries. The difference is converted using an 'uplift
ratio' that is applied top the entered amount. Different countries have
different uplift ratios depending on factors such as GDP per capita, etc.
Age:
The
younger you are, the more points you can score. You can score a maximum amount
of 20 points if you are under 30 years of age.
UK
Experience:
Previous
Earnings or Qualifications gained in the UK - 5 Points
English
Language Ability:
To
apply for a Tier 1 visa, you must show that you are proficient in English by
proving one of the following:
1. That you have passed
a test in English equivalent to level C1 of the Council of Europe's Common
European Framework for Language Learning (equivalent to a grade C or better at
GCSE or an approximate overall band score of 6.5 on an IELTS exam)
2. That you come from a
country where English is the majority language. This includes Antigua and
Barbuda, Australia, The Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Canada, Dominica, Grenada,
Guyana, Jamaica, New Zealand, St Kitts and Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent and The
Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago, the USA.
3. That you have taken a
degree taught in English from a list of select countries, verified by using the
National Academic Recognition Information Centre data. The countries include
Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, The Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Dominica,
Grenada, Guyana, Ireland, Jamaica, New Zealand, St Kitts and Nevis, St Lucia,
St Vincent and The Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago, the UK, the USA. Note:
Canada isNOT included in this list.
4. If your degree was
earned in another country, information provided by UK NARIC can verify if the
English-taught degree is acceptable enough to satisfy the English language
requirement.
Successful
proof of one of these criteria will earn you the required 10 points for the
English language requirement.
Maintenance:
You
will be required to score ten points by proving that you can support yourself
and any dependents.
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Evidence
showing this information can take the form of bank statements and must be
original, on the official letter-headed paper or stationary of the
organization, and bearing the official stamp of that organization. The
statements must show your name, account number, date of the statement, the
bank's name and logo, and transactions covering the three month period.
HOW
TO APPLY:
To
apply for a visa, you must Complete and submit a visa application form VAF 1A
and book an appointment at one of UK visa application centers in Islamabad,
Karachi, Lahore or Mirpur.
Paying
your visa application fee:
You can pay your visa
application fee by Demand Draft payable to the "British High Commission
" or a cash payment at the bank counter when you attend your appointment
at a visa application centeres.
