HSMP Changes to Improve UK Immigration

The new Highly Skilled Migrant Programme, HSMP, points-based system for immigrants, which came into force on the 29th of February 2008, will, according to PM Gordon Brown, let the right people into the UK. Based on the Australian points system, the new HSMP is a five-tier system replacing the previous 80 migration routes to the UK. The HSMP only applies to people from outside the UK and favours skilled and qualified immigrants.

Applicants under the HSMP will receive a score based on factors such as their age, education, work experience and command of English. In fact, all applicants will have to pass an English test, unless they have £1m or more to invest. Under the new HSMP, skilled wokers in occupations where there is a shortage will also be able to enter, as long as they have a job offer lined up. Read the full article here: HSMP Changes to Improve UK Immigration