Tier 1 (the highly skilled tier) was launched worldwide in June 2008.  PBS Tier 2 (Skilled Worker) and Tier 5 (Temporary Worker and Youth Mobility Scheme) will be launched worldwide on 27 November 2008.  Full information about the points-based system and a self assessment calculator is available on the UK Border Agency website.

The following new guidance is now available for applicants who are resident outside the United Kingdom:

Points Based System Tier 1, (General) Migrant (INF 21)

• The HSMP Forum Ltd Judicial Review (JR) Judgement of April 2008:
  Guidance on how to make an application 

Points Based System Tier 1, Investor (INF 23)

Points Based System Tier 1, Entrepreneur (INF 24)

Points Based System Tier 1, Post-Study Work (INF 25)

Points Based System Tier 2, Skilled Worker (INF 26)

Points Based System Tier 5, Temporary Worker (INF 27)

Points Based System Tier 5, Youth Mobility Scheme (INF 28)

Please note that when visa regimes change, there may be a short delay before the information on our website is updated.