UK points-based system
UK points-based system which treats EU and non-EU citizens equally was implemented in January 2021. On the 31st of December, free movement with the European Union (EU) ended and new arrangements were put in place for EU citizens.
The Uk points-based system brought about new immigrant routes which are opened to EU and non-EU citizens to apply to work, live and study in the UK. Although there are conditions to earning these privileges, the sole purpose for this new system that was put in place by the UK government is to attract people who can contribute to the UK’s economy.
UK points-based system requires EU and non-EU citizens to have 70 points upon entering the country. These points are given based on certain qualifications which an individual who wants to study, work or live in the UK must possess.
UK points-based system for international students and skilled workers.
International students
The United Kingdom’s points-based system introduced the student’s route and the postgraduate immigration route for EU and non-EU students with the hope to attract 600,000 international students to universities in the United Kingdom by 2030.
Minister for Future Borders and Immigration, Kevin Foster said, “Now we have left the EU, we are free to unleash this country’s full potential, implement the changes we need to restore trust in the immigration system and attract talent to drive our economy forward. Launching the student route in the UK points-based system sends a clear message to the world that we want the best and brightest to come to the United Kingdom to study at our globally renowned education institutions”
However, international students to study in the United Kingdom are required to gain not less than 70 points to qualify for a study visa. This was implemented to improve the previous Tier 4 visa route for international students who are applying to study in the UK. For a student to achieve this and get their application accepted they must hold an offer from a recognized UK university; have proof of English language proficiency (credit in SSCE English or IELTS and others) and evidence of sufficient funds.
This new points-based system will allow international students who have completed a degree at a UK institution to remain in the UK to work at any skill level for two years after graduation (three years for PhD graduates) and to switch into work routes if they find a suitable job.
Skilled worker
UK Points based system includes a route for skilled workers who have a job offer from an approved employer sponsor. The skilled worker route represents a significant change for employers recruiting from outside the UK. Its guide provides an overview of the points‑based immigration system and sets out the steps employers should take to adapt their business.
At the end of a student’s post-study graduate immigration route, they can qualify for a work visa in the UK if they meet a specific set of requirements for which they will score points. In the UK points-based system for skilled workers, a total of 70 points is needed to be able to apply to work in the UK.
To attain these points for the skilled worker route under the UK points-based system, the following are required.
- A job offer at a specific skill level of RQF3 or above which is equivalent to A level.
- The job offer must be from a licensed sponsor (employer).
- Have the ability to speak English in the required standard
- The job offer must reach the general salary threshold of £25,600 or the specific salary requirement for their occupation (going rate).
As part of the skilled worker route, applicants in the health maintenance field can secure a health and care visa with a job from the NHS (National Health Service). It enables them to come to the UK to work in eligible health occupations, the social care sector or organizations that provide services to the NHS.
Benefits of the UK points-based system.
- Thanks to the UK points-based system, application and payment of Visa can be made online.
- There will be no limit on the number of international students who are allowed to study in the UK under this new process.
- Students outside the UK may apply for visas six months before their course starts.
- The privilege to look for employment in the UK at any skill level for up to 2 or 3 years to switch into the skilled work routes
- Students will be able to apply for the skilled worker route by ‘trading’ points on specific characteristics against their salary.
For more information with regards to trading points on specific characteristics against your salary, check out the live session that we did on UK points based system.
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