Posted on December 24 2020
The United Kingdom is one of the top destinations for Indians wishing to migrate to another country. The UK offers good quality of life and a multicultural environment that makes it a favorite migration destination. The other reasons for migrating from India to the UK in 2021 include:
The UK offers a range of options for those who wish to move to the country. You can migrate to the UK:
Visa options
There are various visa options to immigrate to the UK:
Eligibility requirements
Points-based system
In early 2020, the UK government announced the launch of a points-based immigration system which will come into effect from January 2021. The main features of the points-based migration are:
Scoring the 70 points required for visa eligibility
A job offer in the UK and the ability to speak English will get the applicant 50 points. The additional 20 points required to qualify for the visa can be gained through any of the following qualifications:
Category | Maximum points |
Job offer | 20 points |
Job at appropriate skill level | 20 points |
English speaking skills | 10 points |
Salary of 26,000 and above or relevant PhD in a STEM subject | 10 + 10 = 20 points |
Total | 70 points |
Work permit options in the UK
Skilled professionals can come to the UK under the Tier 2 visa program. If their occupation is listed in the Tier 2 shortage occupation list, they can come to the UK on a long-term basis. Popular professions in the occupation list belong to the IT, finance, engineering fields.
There are currently two main routes available to overseas job seekers wishing to work in the UK
From January 1 2021, the Tier 2 (General) visa will be replaced with the Skilled worker visa.
The Skilled Worker visa will cover more people-The UK Skilled Worker visa was introduced to bring in highly skilled overseas workers into the UK labor market and subsequently take up permanent residence in the UK.
With this visa, skilled workers from other countries can be selected based on the shortage occupation list and they will be eligible to get an offer letter without the labor market test and stay in the UK for up to 5 years.
The skill level threshold will be lower-At present job roles that require a Degree or Master’s qualification are eligible for sponsorship (RQF level 6 roles) but with the Skilled Worker visa, sponsorship will be available to even lower-skilled workers (RQF level 3).
Baseline minimum salary requirement will be lower-Since the skill threshold has been lowered, the baseline salary requirements will be reduced. The employer will have to pay a minimum salary of 25,600 pounds or the ‘going rate’ for the position, whichever is higher.
Flexibility to acquire the required points-The Skilled Worker visa is based on a points system; so, you can use the various points criteria to your advantage to get the required number of points to apply for this visa. You need 70 points to qualify for this visa.
Benefits of the Skilled worker visa
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Eligibility requirements for the Skilled Worker visa
To choose the right visa option which will help you to migrate from India to the UK in 2021, take the help of an immigration consultant who will provide you with the right guidance.
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