In order to obtain entry clearance to the UK for studies and for employment you need to come within this new Points Based System which has the following 5 tiers:
- Tier 1: Highly skilled individuals to contribute to growth and productivity
- Tier 2: Skilled workers with a job offer to fill gaps in UK labour force
- Tier 3: Limited numbers of low skilled workers needed to fill specific temporary labour shortages
- Tier 4: Students
- Tier 5:Youth mobility and temporary workers: people allowed to work in the UK for a limited period of time to satisfy primarily non-economic objectives
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