UK Immigration, Work Permits and Visas
Highly Skilled Migrant Programme - New Changes!!!
June 2008 saw the introduction of new legislation regarding to HSMP applications. The Points system was introduced and applied so now, as a UK based Immigration Firm, we are fully appraised of the Home Office needs and of the UK skills requirements.
Talk to us direct as now you may qualify for this visa type today.
Canadian applications using the same criteria can take up to 26 months to decide, we at UK Immigration Experts can assure you that the UK system, when applied and supported correctly is available in a few short weeks from application preparation.
You will need a UK based office to ensure close contact and follow up with the Home Office. We have excellent contact and relationships with this office due to our experience and success in first time applications, we can honestly state we have not had any refusals to date.
We would like to meet you to discuss your case personally so join us at one of our venues in your area. Email us to secure a place as we are taking bookings now in our diary for the Middle East and Philippines. booking@ukimmigrationexperts.co.uk
If you have an HSMP Approval letter then check the date! They are only valid for 6 months so use it now by calling us to submit your application by Express Service.
Please follow this link to the UK Border Agencies Points Based Calculator. UKBA POINTS CALCULATOR
UK Tier 1 HSMP Highly Skilled Visas
The Tier 1 HSMP Highly Skilled Visa replaces the previous Highly Skilled Migrant Programme (HSMP) and allows working in the UK for an initial period of 3 years without needing a job offer.
To qualify for the Tier 1 HSMP Highly Skilled Visa you must meet the following criteria:
- Primary Points-Scoring Requirements
You must score at least 75 points to qualify for the Tier 1 HSMP Highly Skilled Visa. Points are awarded for your age, education, past earnings and UK experience.
 - Maintenance
You will need to show sufficient available funds to evidence your ability to support yourself and your family while looking for employment.
- English Language
You will need to evidence your English language ability, either by way of nationality, education to a certain level in specific countries or an English language test such as IELTS.
All time spent in the UK under Tier 1 HSMP Highly Skilled Visa status counts towards Permanent Residence. After the initial 3-year period you would be expected to apply for a 2-year extension to your Tier 1 HSMP Visa, after which you will be able to apply for Permanent Residence.
HSMP Visa holders in the UK
If you are currently in the UK with HSMP Visa status and you need an extension then the extension will be considered under the new Tier 1 HSMP Highly Skilled Visa criteria. If you were approved for HSMP after 5 December 2006 then you will not need to evidence your English Language ability when making a Tier 1 HSMP extension application.
Tier 1 HSMP Dependants and Family Members.
Your dependants can be added to your Tier 1 HSMP Visa at the time of application and they will all have to complete a Tier 1 HSMP Dependant application form.
LATEST NEWS
This section explains how you can come to the United Kingdom or remain here as a highly skilled worker (Tier 1 General) under our points-based system to work in the United Kingdom.
On this page:
- What is the highly skilled worker category?
- Who can apply as a highly skilled worker?
- What to do if you have a an HSMP approval letter already
- What to do if you received an HSMP approval letter issued under the requirements in place before 7 November 2006
What is the highly skilled worker category?
The highly skilled worker category is designed to allow highly skilled people to come to the United Kingdom to look for work or self-employment opportunities.
Who can apply as a highly skilled worker?
Unlike work permits (soon to be replaced by sponsored skilled workers - tier 2), you do not need a job offer to apply under the highly skilled worker category. When you apply you are awarded points based on your qualifications, previous earnings, United Kingdom experience, age, English language skills, and available maintenance (funds). UK Immigration Experts can offer a course that will prepare you for the Living in the UK test.
You can apply under the highly skilled worker category now if you are:
- in the United Kingdom with permission to stay (known as 'leave to remain') in an immigration category that allows you to switch into the highly skilled worker category; UK Immigration Experts will do this for you!
- already in the United Kingdom as a highly skilled worker and want to extend your permission to stay within your existing category; UK Immigration Experts will do this for you!
- already in the United Kingdom under the Highly Skilled Migrant Programme, want to extend your permission to stay and are eligible to switch into the highly skilled worker category; UK Immigration Experts will do this for you!
- applying for permission to enter the United Kingdom (known as 'entry clearance') under the highly skilled worker category. UK Immigration Experts will do this for you!
Come to one of our seminars in your country ( please email for dates and times) if you are applying from outside the United Kingdom. Then you can find out more about the process in the country you are applying from and UK Immigration Experts will personally help you with the application forms.
What to do if you have an HSMP approval letter already
If you have an HSMP approval letter, you should read the section on the UKBA webpage dealing with transitional arrangements for the Highly Skilled Migrant Programme.UK Immigration Experts will do this for you!
What to do if you received an HSMP approval letter issued under the requirements in place before 7 November 2006
If you received an HSMP approval letter under the requirements in place before 7 November 2006 and obtained entry clearance or an extension of your stay in the United Kingdom on the basis of the letter you may be affected by the HSMP Forum Ltd judicial review judgment. You should see the page on the section on the HSMP Forum judicial review for more information before proceeding with a Tier 1 (General) application. UK Immigration Experts will help you through the judicial review judgment procedure!
This new structure will affect all applicants from this date, we are up to date with the latest information and training on this ever changing procedure and so we will be your best choice for representation as we are in the the UK and we are UK Immigration Experts!
UK Immigration in cooperation with World Engineer Recruitment, has the following vacancies for HSMP candidates.
Apply for these posts by using this Link and quoting the MPR Number.
UK Immigration, UK Work Permit and UK Visa Service
The UK and Europe offers a wide range of posts for Degree Qualified personnel that fit the HSMP criteria. Below are a selection of posts available now for people just like you!
Those who do not qualify for the UK HSMP may be acceptable for posts in Norway and salaries for designers start at £30.00 Nett per hour. If you are interested then submit your resume to ukieinfo@worldengineer.co.uk.
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