The UK Points-Based System provides various routes for overseas skilled professionals, executives, innovators, and specialists to work lawfully in the UK.
Navigating Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) codes, going rate salary thresholds, Certificate of Sponsorship allocations, and genuineness assessments requires precision. Blackcoat represents both international workers and sponsoring employers.
For qualified individuals holding an eligible job offer from a Home Office-licensed sponsor. Scoring 70 mandatory points across sponsorship, skill level, salary, and English language.
A specialized route within the Skilled Worker scheme offering reduced visa application fees and exemption from the Immigration Health Surcharge for qualifying medical professionals.
For leaders or emerging leaders in academia, research, arts, culture, and digital technology. Requires endorsement by recognized endorsing bodies (such as Tech Nation / Royal Society).
Includes Senior or Specialist Worker routes (replacing Intra-Company Transfers), UK Expansion Worker routes, and Secondment Worker routes for overseas entities establishing operations.
Discuss your employment offer, SOC code eligibility, and sponsorship.