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Posted on May 27 2024

What is UK Immigration and visas?

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Updated May 27 2024

What is UK Immigration and visas? 

The UK is considered the world’s most significant countries. The UK offers an excellent quality of life and multicultural cities, making it an attractive destination for professionals looking for a better life for themselves and their families.

 

UK Immigration and visas are responsible for deciding who can visit, study, or work in the United Kingdom. The UK visa is an authorized permit that allows worldwide citizens to be eligible to enter the UK. 

 

Benefits of UK immigration

Here are some benefits that an immigrant can enjoy after migrating to the UK: 

 

  • Enjoy the benefits of low-cost or no-cost healthcare
  • Free education
  • Enriching and varied lifestyle
  • Social and cultural diversity 
  • Economic opportunities for skilled workers 
  • Legal protections for workers

 

Types of UK Immigration Pathways

There are some common types of UK visas:

 

 

Eligibility Criteria to migrate to the UK

The UK Government announced a point-based immigration system through which the points are calculated:

 

  • Candidates from EU and non-EU countries will be given an equal preference.
  • The points-based system is for everyone, including highly skilled workers, skilled workers, and students who want to visit the UK.
  • An employment offer is required for professional.
  • The salary criteria  is 26,000 pounds per year.
  • Language Proficiency requirement A level or equivalent 
  • The UK employer must sponsor a highly skilled professional.
  • A student who wants to study in the UK will be subjected to a points-based system and must provide LOA from the institution, English competence, and financial resources.
  • The minimum score needed for UK immigration is 70 points. 

 

* Check your eligibility for UK Immigration through the Y-Axis UK immigration point’s calculator.

 

The UK immigration Points calculator

The candidate can score 50 points if they have a job offer in the UK and have language proficiency. Any qualifications can get a candidate an extra 20 points to qualify for the visa. E.g.: 

 

  • Candidates will get an extra 20 points if they have an employment offer of a monthly salary of at least  26,000 pounds per year.
  • A Ph.D. will get an extra 10 points, whereas a PhD STEM field will earn 20 points
  • Candidates with a skill shortage job offer will acquire 20 points. 

 

The table below demonstrates how an immigrant can acquire points:

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 a relevant Ph.D. in a STEM subject

10 + 10 = 20 points

Total

70 points

 

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