Highly Skilled Migrant Programme
(HSMP) of the UK is probably the best Immigration Scheme open to Highly
Skilled and Experienced Professionals, Executives & Managers,
presently available from any of the developed countries. HSMP leads
to Permanent Resident status for the United Kingdom in just four years.
What is the Highly Skilled Migrant Programme?
The programme is designed to allow highly skilled people to migrate
to the United Kingdom to look for work or self-employment opportunities.
The scheme now has a new assessment for applicants aged fewer than
28 as well as an assessment for those 28 and over.
The Highly Skilled Migrant Programme is different from the work permit
scheme 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
or other business categories like Self Employed 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.
How
can I apply?
If you are an university graduate, we are here to help you.
Your application will not be successful if you are in the United Kingdom
as a visitor, on temporary admission, or without permission. In most
cases, you can also apply from inside the UK if you are here with
Home Office permission.
Just join UK Companies web site or contact
us.
How do I qualify as
a highly skilled migrant?
There is a points-based immigration scheme. Points are scored in five
main areas:
• educational qualifications;
• work
experience;
• past earnings;
• your achievement
in your chosen field; and
• your husband's, wife's or unmarried
partner's achievements.
You need to score 65 points or more to qualify as a highly skilled
migrant. You can calculate your score with our HSMP
Calculator but keep in mind we can advise you how to achieve a
much better score.
Self-employed General Practitioners qualified to practice in the UK
may also apply under the Highly Skilled Migrant Programme.
How long will I be allowed to stay in
the United Kingdom as a highly skilled migrant?
At first, you receive permission to stay in the UK for a year to seek
work or self-employment opportunities.
After a year, you can apply to stay for longer but you must be economically
active.
If at the time of application you have a genuine employment offer
then you may receive permission to stay in the UK for up to four years
and your application could be considered on an urgent basis
Why is HSMP so advantageous?
Your family can come as well. Your spouse, partner and children can
enjoy the same benefits as UK people including free education, free
healthcare and the ability to work in the UK.
After your initial 12 month visa period, you can apply for an extension
of up to 4 years as long as you and your family have been able to
support yourselves.
If you live here continuously for four years with Home Office permission,
you can apply near the end of the 4 years to live here permanently.
Highly Skilled Migrant Programme gives you the freedom, welfare and
respect you deserve.
What are
the most required professionals?
Any of the Highly Skilled and Experienced Professionals, Executives
& Managers. Doctors are the most welcomed.
How
can I get more information?
To get more information about the programme you should read the FAQs
on this site. Guidance notes and the application forms for the Highly
Skilled Migrant Programme are available on this site, too.
This information is not a complete statement of the law. See Policy
and Law.
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