Five tiers of entry to the UK
There are 5 tiers of immigration within which people applying to come to the UK to work or study will be categorised. Points will be awarded to reflect aptitude, experience, age and also the level of demand in any given sector.
According to the 5 tier structure, those who are the most skilled professionals will automatically have enough points to come to the UK without a job offer and will be able to seek work, set up a business, or make a substantial investment in the UK. This group includes doctors, scientists and top-flight entrepreneurs. Workers in this category will have the most flexibility in the UK and greatest opportunities to settle permanently because the system regards them as having the most potential for generating wealth and creating jobs.