Hsmp Visa, UK Hsmp Visa, Hsmp UK.

Highly Skilled Migrant Programme (HSMP)

The programme was modified on the 7th of November 2006 and is designed to allow highly skilled people to migrate to the United Kingdom to look for work or self-employment opportunities. The highly skilled migrant programme is different from the work permit scheme because you do not need a specific job offer in the UK to apply.

It is different from business routes such as the innovators scheme or other business categories because you do not need a detailed business plan; you do not need to create jobs; and you do not need to invest in the UK.
The HSMP is a points-based immigration scheme. Points are scored in four main areas:

Educational qualifications, (maximum 50 points)
Past 12 months gross earnings within a 15 month period prior to
application (maximum 45 points)
Your age (maximum 20 points)
Bonus points may be scored if your earnings or educational
qualifications were acquired in the UK (maximum 5 points)

you will also need to achieve a pass mark of 6 in ILTS if you did not study your degree in an English medium.

You need to score 75 points or more to qualify as a highly skilled migrant. It is particularly important that you identify which criteria you are able to claim before making an application, to avoid unnecessary delay and expensive failure.
Initially the HSMP visa will be granted for a period of two years. After the initial two years people on the scheme can apply to stay longer but must re-apply and meet the pass mark of 75 points. The visa will then be extended for a further three years. On completion of the total five years you can also make an application for indefinite leave to remain (permanent residency).