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.
Self-employed General Practitioners qualified to practice in the UK may also apply under the Highly Skilled Migrant Programme. |