Introduction
There have been changes introduced for new applications for HSMP visa and
also for extension of the HSMP visa holders category. For more information
on whether you qualify as a new applicant or for the extension of an HSMP
visa, please contact a Diva Immigration Services representative for assessment
of your points. The current pass mark HSMP extensions is 75 points. The
passmark for applicants applying as new applicants is 95 points. These rules
were introduced with effect from 29 February 2008, are applicable.
Required points for Age, Education and work experience in UK 75 points.
Proficiency in English -10 points
You are required to demonstrate proficiency in the English language either
with the;
Completion of a Bachelor's degree obtained where the medium of instruction
was English
Or
Scoring Band 6.5 or above in IELTS, that was taken within the last twenty
four [24] months. The IELTS maybe 'General' or 'Academic'.
Age
Age [yrs]
Points
27 or under
20
28 or 29
10
30 or 31
5
32 and over
0
Education Qualifications
Education Qualification
Points Awarded
Master's Degree
35 points
PhD
50 points
Previous Earnings
An applicant's earnings are calculated from any consecutive 12 month period
within the previous 15 months that you worked in the UK before applying
for an extension.
Annually [pounds]
Points scored
£20,000 - £22,999
15
£23,000 - £25,999
20
£26,000 - £28,999
25
£29,000 - £31,999
30
£32,000 - £34,999
35
£35,000 - £39,999
40
£40,000+
45
There are exceptions to this rule. Please check
with one of the Diva Immigration Services Representatives if these exceptions
apply to you.
UK Experience- Maximum 5 points
You maybe awarded points for having studied in UK only if you have successfully
completed a Bachelor's or graduate degree within the preceding five years
of which one year must have been completed in UK.
You can also get 5 points if you have earned £16,000 or more by working
in UK in the last twelve (12) months legally.
Settlement /Maintainance Funds
Applicants must demonstrate that they have 800 GBP or more at available
for their first three months in UK.
For more Information on Tier 2 visas please
contact a Diva Immigration Services Representative.
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