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Tier System
The UK Points Based Sytem is, as the name suggests, a points-based method of qualifying for UK work permits and visas. The system is split into five distinct Tiers:
Tier 1
Tier 1 HSMP Highly Skilled Visa
- For innovators, entrepreneurs, highly skilled individuals in the UK, replacing Highly Skilled Migrant Programme (HSMP)
- For post-graduates in the UK, replacing the International Graduates Scheme (IGS), Science and Engineering Graduate Scheme (SEGS) and Fresh Talent: Working in Scotland Scheme (FT:WISS)
Tier 2
- Skilled workers with a job offer, e.g. nurses, teachers, engineers
Tier 3
- Low skilled workers filling specific temporary labour shortages, e.g. construction workers for a particular project
Tier 4
- Students
Tier 5
- Youth mobility and temporary workers, e.g. working holiday makers or musicians coming to play a concert