Work Permits Tier 2 - [GENERAL POINTS TEST]
Tier 2 Points Test
For possible entry to the UK as a skilled worker under the terms of Tier 2 (general category) it is necessary to score a minimum total of 70 points as detailed below:
You must meet the Maintenance Requirements for which you are awarded 10 points
You must meet the English Language Requirement for which you also get 10 points
The remaining points are awarded for various 'Attributes' (sponsorship, academic qualifications and prospective earnings) You need to score a minimum of a further 50 points from a possible total of 85
Sponsorship
You will need to be in possession of a job offer and a valid Certificate of Sponsorship from your prospective employer.
If the job is on the Shortage Occupation List then you get 50 points (taking your total to 70... so congratulations you already qualify for entry under Tier 2!)
If the job is not on the Shortage Occupation List then you score 30 points and need to obtain 20 more from the remaining 2 categories below
Academic Qualifications
You can score up to 15 points for your qualifications (select your highest qualification and get the points shown):
15 points: PhD
10 points: Bachelors or Masters degree
5 points: GCE A level or equivalent
Prospective Earnings
You can score a maximum of 20 points for the (annualised) earnings specified in your Certificate of Sponsorship:
20 points: GBP 24,000 +
15 points: GBP 22,000 to 23,999
10 points: GBP 20,000 to 21,999
5 points: GBP 17,000 to 19,999
