Immigration Advice - Status Solutions

How you can qualify under the programme
To make a successful application you will need to provide evidence that you score 75 points or more in the categories set out below and demostrate that you will be able to continue your career in the United Kingdom. Please note that you do not have to score points in all categories to qualify under the programme, as long as you score a total of at least 75 points.

Age:
Age when your HSMP application is expected to be submitted to Work Permits (UK)

Qualifications:
Qualifications gained out of the UK need to have verification by UK NARIC. Some qualifications will be downgraded on points if gained out of the UK. Certificates need to be original.

MBA Qualifications:
The 2004 Budget announced a new provision for graduates of some of the top business schools to work in the UK upon completing their MBAs. The MBA remains one of the most widely recognised and respected management qualifications. The MBA provision, launched on the 12 April 2005, is a provision within the Highly Skilled Migrant Programme (HSMP). It will enable the more highly qualified and talented managers to come to the UK.

Past Earnings
If you are claiming this for points it has to be declared income. The salary in the last 12 months is checked and you need to show evidence - like 12 months original payslips.

Primary Country of residence over last twelve months:

Income over last twelve months in UK currency (if you are a
student for the 12 months before you became a student):
Income must be stated in UK currency.
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UK Experience:
You can claim 5 points if you have previous experience of living in the UK if either:

You have successfully scored points under the previous earnings category and your earnings were in the UK

You have studied and graduated at bachelor’s degree level or higher in full-time or higher education in the UK, or at a UK-based overseas educational institution, for at least one full academic year.

English Language:

In order to qualify for HSMP an applicant must have a good knowledge of the English language and must provide evidence to support this. If you do not supply this your application may be refused.

IELTS Certificate to at least level 6
Bachelors Degree that was taught in English
English Language certificate equivalent to IETLS Level 6
None of the above