A route for skilled individuals with a job offer from an approved company sponsor is included in the points-based system. Because the Skilled Worker visa is based on a points system, you can take advantage of the various points requirements to obtain the required number of points to apply for this visa.
While having a work offer from an approved sponsor is required, you will receive 50 points if you have a job at the relevant skill level and have English language abilities at the acceptable level.
If you are hired for a position that pays at least £25,600 per year, you can earn the remaining 20 points. You can gain these extra points if you have better qualifications
- 10 points if you have a relevant PhD
- 20 points if you have a PhD in science, technology, engineering or math
- 20 points if you have a job offer in a skill shortage occupation