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UK Immigration (HSMP) :

One of the most popular UK immigration categories is the Highly Skilled Migrant Program, or what is often referred to as an HSMP visa. It is designed for high achievers (in any field) and young professionals with good potential.

If a person wishes to live and work in the UK the best application they can make will probably be under the HSMP. This is because no other type of immigration status or visa allows the flexibility that the HSMP offers. Successful applicants, who may be in any profession, will be allowed to enter the UK to work as they wish in their particular field.

The program was modified on the 7th of November 2006 and 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 program is different from the work permit scheme because you do not need a specific job offer in the UK to apply.

    The HSMP Visa is a points-based immigration scheme. Points are scored in four main areas:

  • Educational qualifications
  • Past 12 months gross earnings within a 15 month period prior to application
  • Your age
  • Age points from under 27 years to 31 years.
  • Bonus points may be scored if your earnings or educational qualifications were acquired in the UK.

You need to score 75 points or more to qualify as a highly skilled migrant and obtain the visa. It is particularly important that you identify which criteria you are able to claim before making an application, to avoid unnecessary delay and expensive failure.

Initially the HSMP visa will be granted for a period of two years. After the initial two years people on the scheme can apply to stay longer but must re-apply and meet the pass mark of 75 points. The visa will then be extended for a further three years. On completion of the total five years you can also make an application for indefinite leave to remain (permanent residency).

What does skilled immigration offer you?

Under the HSMP you may be employed or self-employed or both, and you do not need permission to change your employment or self-employment. The only requirements as far as your work is concerned are that you must work within your professional field and that you must be economically active as soon as possible.

At present, after four continuous years in the UK as a highly skilled migrant, you will usually be eligible to apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) in the UK (commonly referred to as permanent residence). Again as requirements stand at present, 12 months after obtaining Indefinite Leave to Remain in the UK, you may be eligible to apply for naturalization and to acquire a British passport.

Dependants (partner and children under 18) may be included in your application/s.

If you wish us to assess your chances of success in new HSMP criteria then kindly do not hesitate to contact us or submitting our online assessment form www.superior.com.pk/online.asp .  Kindly also see our some of Approved Clients list, which proves our success and most approvals in Pakistan.

 

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