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Honestly this 'point' system is a bit ridiculous - you have 50 points by default if you satisfy the base requirements, leaving 20 that you need to get. So it can also be put this way: you qualify (beyond the base requirements) if
you work in a 'shortage occupation'
you have a STEM PhD 'relevant to the job'
the job earns you £25.6k+
the job earns you £23.04k + and you have any PhD relevant to the job.
Is a number of points of 70+ virtually guaranteeing you get a visa, or is it a case of "get as many points as possible to increase your chances of not getting randomly rejected"?
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2020/feb/18/uk-to-close-door-to-non-english-speakers-and-unskilled-workers