UK immigration rules from 2021
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EU and non-EU workers will be equally assessed under Britain’s post-Brexit points-based immigration system. An applicant must score at least 70 points to qualify for entry
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Home Secretary Priti Patel: UK is “ready to welcome the best and brightest global talent”
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NON-TRADEABLE POINTS: 50 required (mandatory)

Offer of job by approved sponsor 20 
Job at appropriate skill level 20 
English language skills at level B1 (intermediate) 10
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TRADEABLE POINTS: 20 required (applicant may only score from one entry from each of two sections below)
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SALARY*
Salary threshold
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At least £20,480
At least £23,040 
At least £25,600 
At least £20,480
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“Going rate” for profession
At least 80% of rate (70% if new entrant) 0
At least 90% of rate At least going rate
Listed health/ education job and meets relevant national pay scale
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OTHER
Holding PhD in subject relevant to job 10
Holding PhD in STEM subject relevant to job 20
Having job offer in “shortage occupation” 20
Being new entrant to labour market 20
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*Whichever is higher out of salary threshold or going rate for profession
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ADDITIONAL VISA ROUTES
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Health and care visa: For key health professionals, providing faster and cheaper processing. Visa will exclude social care workers
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Graduates: From summer 2021, international students will be able to stay in Britain for at least two years after finishing their studies
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Sources: BBC, Reuters, UK government
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