UK >>HSMP Visa
The programme is designed to allow highly skilled people to migrate to the United Kingdom to look for work or self-employment opportunities.
The Highly Skilled Migrant Programme (HSMP) is different from the work permit arrangements because you do not need a specific job offer in the UK to apply.
It is different from business routes such as the Innovators scheme because you do not need a detailed business plan; you do not need to create jobs; and you do not need to invest in the UK.
You should apply to the Highly Skilled Migrant Programme Team at Work Permits (UK) (WPUK) in Sheffield. You can apply from abroad and in most cases; you can also apply from inside the UK if you are here with Home Office permission.
Individuals already in the UK may apply to switch into HSMP without leaving the UK provided they have leave as a:
- Work permit holder; or
- Student who has successfully obtained a degree level qualification on a recognised degree course at either a UK publicly funded further or higher education institution or a bona fide UK private education institution which maintains satisfactory records of enrolment and attendance; or
- Postgraduate doctor or a postgraduate dentist or trainee general practitioner; or
- Working holidaymaker; or
- Science and Engineering Graduates Scheme participant; or
- Innovator; or
- Fresh Talent: Working in Scotland scheme participant.
Your leave to remain application will not be successful if you are in the United Kingdom as a visitor, on temporary admission, or without permission.
HSMP is a points-based immigration scheme. Points are scored in four main areas:
- Qualifications
- Past Earnings
- Age Assessment
- UK Experience
You will also be required to supply specified required evidence to meet the mandatory English Language requirement
There are also separate arrangements for those who are applying through the MBA Provision.
You need to score 75 points or more and meet the English language requirement in order to qualify as a highly skilled migrant.
At first, the UK gives you permission to stay in the UK for up to 24 months to seek work or self-employment opportunities.
After 24 months, you can apply to stay for longer and may be granted up to a further three years' leave, but you must meet the criteria set down for an extension of leave.
If you live here continuously for five years with Home Office permission, you can make an application for Indefinite leave to remain.
To get more information about the programme you should read the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).
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