The Tier 1 – General Migrant Visa is a points based system where you are required to score at least 75 points)
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Skills Calculator Country you have spent the majority of time in within the past 12 months South Africa United Kingdom Age - Select - Age 29 and under Age 30-34 Age 35-39 Age 40+ Exact Gross Income - Select - Less than R93,756 R93,756 - R112,500 R112,500 - R131,256 R131,256 - R150,000 R150,000 - R187,500 R187,500 - R206,256 R206,256 - R243,756 R243,756 - R281,256 R281,256 - R562,500 R562,500 + Qualifications - Select - No Qualifications Bachelor Masters Doctorate (PhD) UK Bonus Points - Select - Not applicable All earnings from the UK Education completed in the UK Your Score 0

UK Tier 1 Visa

Description EXCITING  NEWS FOR BACHELOR DEGREE HOLDERS - BORDER AND IMMIGRATION UK HAVE IMPLEMENTED CHANGES TO THE TIER 1 ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA. AS FROM  6 APRIL 2010, APPLICANTS WITH A BACHELORS DEGREE WILL EARN 30 POINTS AND MAY QUALIFY FOR THIS PREMIUM UK VISA, A DOORWAY TO WORKING FREELY IN THE UK AND A PATHWAY TO RESIDENCY. ADDITIONAL CHANGES: THE MINIMUM REQUIRED EARNINGS HAS BEEN INCREASED AND THE INITIAL GRANT PERIOD HAS BEEN REDUCED TO 2 YEARS, WITH THE OPTION TO EXTEND FOR A PERIOD OF 3 YEARS THEREAFTER. POINTS AWARDED FOR AGE HAS ALSO SEEN CHANGES THAT FAVOUR OLDER APPLICANTS. IF YOU THINK YOU MAY BE ELIGIBLE PLEASE CONTACT YOUR LOCAL OVC OFFICE FOR A FREE ASSESSMENT. MORE ON THE TIER 1 VISA: Working in the UK as a Highly Skilled Tier 1 visa holder is a means to work full time professionally in any field in the UK for up to 5 years. The intentions of the scheme are to bring applicants to the UK who are young and have a good level of skill and relevant work experience. The programme is available to applicants who qualify on a points based assessment which is calculated according to their age, education, previous recent earnings, UK experience, English language ability and proof of maintenance funds. The Highly Skilled Tier 1 visa is for an initial 2 years which can be extended for a further 3 years allowing for permanent residence and UK citizenship thereafter. It is not necessary for individuals to have a job offer or sponsor in the UK. Unlike aTier 2 (work permit), Highly Skilled Tier 1 visa holders are not bound to a particular employer and can move freely between jobs and employers. Highly Skilled Tier 1 visa holders can work in the UK as salaried employees, as independent contractors, or even start their own businesses. A main applicant may invite one or more dependants to travel with them. They will need to qualify and apply separately. A dependant includes a spouse or partner (work is allowed) or a child under 18. The application for Highly Skilled Tier 1 requires one application for both Highly Skilled Approval and Entry Clearance. Applicants need to visit a VFS application centre where biometric data collection is done. Applications are sent to the British High Commission in Pretoria. The application takes approximately 4-5 days. Before submitting an application, it is advisable to ensure that applicants have a passport valid for at least 2 years after their intended arrival in the UK. When you work with OVC you can be assured that your application is in good hands. Visa refusals are common - usually due to receiving advice from unqualified or inexperienced agencies, or due to individuals misinterpreting the strict application requirements. With OVC you will have peace of mind and will receive assistance with your travel arrangements, arrival assistance in the UK, opening a UK bank account and many other services offered by our OVC London office that will make your move to the UK easier, we will forward your CV to our UK recruitment partners at no charge. Visa Info Eligibility - The minimum requirement to qualify is 80 points for Attributes (See 1-4 below). An additional 10 points will be required for proof of Maintenance Funds and 10 points for English Language Requirement. In summary, there are 6 point scoring categories, 5 and 6 below are mandatory. 1. Age: Applicants can score up to a maximum of 20 points based on their age: Age 29 and below (20 points), age 30-34 (10 points), age 35-39 (5 points), age 40 and over (0 points) 2. Education: Applicants are awarded points based on their academic qualification or equivalent professional qualifications; a bachelor degree is the minimum qualification that earns point in this category: The UK Home Office will be assessing the qualification against the NARIC database to ensure that it is the equivalent of a UK bachelors degree qualification or higher.       Bachelors Degree 30 Points        Masters Degree 35 Points        PHD 45 Points. 3. Past Earnings: Points are awarded based on the applicants earnings (salaried, self employed or both) over a consecutive 12 month period within the previous 15 months. Exceptions are made where an applicant has been on maternity leave. Proof of earnings is required. 4. UK Experience: Applicants can claim a bonus of 5 points if they can satisfy either of the following: The country in which earnings were made, for the qualifying salary period, is the UK OR the applicant has studied in the UK at degree level for a full year within the last 5 years. 5. English Language Requirement (10 points) Applicants must all satisfy the English language requirement. To do this, South Africans must have one of the following: 1.) A 3 year bachelor degree taught in English (verified by NARIC data base). 2.) An English language test certificate of an acceptable level from within the last 2 years. 6. Maintenance Funds (10 points) Applicants must all provide proof of funds, original personal bank statements, reflecting GBP 2 800 (GBP 1 600 for each dependant) as a minimum continuous balance for a 90 day period immediately prior to application. Cost Service fee R3990 (Main applicant, NO VISA NO FEE) Other fees R390 Options Package Visa fees 600 GBP Application Apply your OVC Office. Your OVC consultant will assess your eligibility and make a thorough assesment of your application. It is imperative that we make absolutely sure of your eligibility as this is a costly visa where all the UK government fees are non refundable. OVC will require, among other documents, your original qualification certificate, your original past 12 months salary slips (salaried employees) and original bank statements. Your eligibility will be checked and then double checked, we will ensure that you have the best chance of being granted the visa. Our services involve fully compiling your application, with supporting documentation and letters, ready for application. More Info The Options Package is a comprehensive arrival package, offered by our OVC London office, catering sepcifically for the needs of Highly Skilled Immigrants. It is a "must have" for all first time workers to the UK and is guaranteed to ease the transition to life in the UK.