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"?
The dog whistle announcement that all immigrants have to learn to speak english is telling. Most of the immigrants I've met speak better english than me.
You can see which audience they're broadcasting to with this.
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"?