高新技术移民政策变化大纲

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自2002年1月28日内政部开始实施高新技术移民法例,移民国籍次官白里严于2006年11月7日晚5时再次宣布对高新技术移民条例进行修改. 内政部修改高技术移民法例的消息一传出,立刻引起社会震动. 此次修改关系到广大英国华人的切身利益,且由于变化过于巨大,让许多与此法律有关的认识感到突然与迷茫.特别是对高技术移民法则生效后第一批申请者来说,影响尤其巨大.按照”四改五”的规定,他们本可以在明年满四年的时候,自动延长一年,到五年后申请永久居留.现在,他们满四分之后,需要按照新的评分标准,重新申请审核.问题的关键是,大多数在旧条例评分标准下合格的人士,极有可能在新的评分标准下不合格,而前功尽弃.

此次对高新技术移民法例来说,已经是第四次对相关的条例做出修改.内政部宣称此修改是令到他们更加有透明度及更客观的对申请做出决定.这些修订将预告政府会对所有来英工作或者读书的移民人士设立新的”五级评分制度” 并于2009年4月全面施行.

此次修改大致以下几个方面:
1. 删除原来评分标准中对工作经验,功绩,有技术的配偶及家庭医生有限条款优惠的计分标准.
2. 新条例对于申请人的学历,之前的薪酬,年龄以及曾在英国工作或读书的人士有加分政策
3. 新增加强制性英文要求(IELTS六级程度或相当IELTS六级程度)
4. 分数由原先的65分增加到75分
5. 高新技术移民的再次审核要求只能提交一次,而不是原来的两次
6. 原来的世界前50名著名MBA学校毕业的人士仍然可以一次性通过高新技术移民评估.
7. 新的高技术移民评分从11月8日实行.为保证新系统有效运作,从现在开始到12月4日为过渡期,此期间暂停受理新的申请.
8. 11月7日下午5点前收到的申请仍然按照老的评分标准审核
9. 高新技术移民的续签,申请人必须证明他们采取了合理的不走合法的开展经济活动.

总体来说,新政策对于在英国有工作经验或学习经历的人士申请成功的机会很大;而且学理越高,年纪越轻,工资越高的人越容易获得成功.

以下为简单的新版评估标准,仅供参考

Part I: 学历 (30-50分)
博士 50分
硕士 35分
学士 30分

Part II: 收入 (5-45分)
在中国(年薪)
5000英镑 5分 8100英镑 25分
5600英镑 10分 9100英镑 30分
6300英镑 15分 10000英镑 35分
7200英镑 20分 11000英镑 40分
12500英镑 45分



在英国(年薪)
16000英镑 5分 26000英镑 25分
18000英镑 10分 29000英镑 30分
20000英镑 15分 32000英镑 35分
23000英镑 20分 35000英镑 40分
40000英镑 45分

Part 3 英国经验 (5分)
在英国有工作经验,或者有过去5年英国毕业的文凭,加5分.

Part 4 年龄分数 (0-20分)
27以下 20分
28/29岁 10分
30/31岁 5分
32岁以上 0分

Part 5 其他
要求雅思6分以上或者有英国文凭或者在用英语授课的国家获得的文凭.

以上资料仅供参考,详细资料以英文版资料为准.请参看内政部网站: http://www.ind.homeoffice.gov.uk

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英文政策变化说明原文:
http://www.workingintheuk.gov.uk/working_in_the_uk/en/homepage/news/announcements/hsmp_changes_for_initial.html

HSMP changes for initial and extension applications
07 November 2006
On 7 November 2006, Liam Byrne, Minister for Immigration, Nationality and Citizenship announced a change in the Rules for the Highly Skilled Migrant Programme (HSMP). Applicants under this scheme will be judged against new enhanced points criteria designed to better reflect the likelihood of migrants' labour market success. The result will be to bring the HSMP closer in line with the Government's aims for migration, including supporting an objective set by the IND Review (July 2006), to 'boost Britain's economy by bringing the right skills here from around the world'. HSMP is currently the only points-based immigration route into the UK.

The change in assessment criteria reflects our determination to ensure greater transparency and objectivity in decision making for the applicant. Importantly too, these changes will inform the decisions Government will take towards establishing the new five-tiered Points Based System for all migration routes to the UK to work or study by April 2009. In summary: New points criteria for initial HSMP applications·There will be changes to the attributes for which points are awarded. We are deleting the work experience, significant achievements, skilled partner and GP Priority Provision categories. The new attributes will be academic qualifications, previous earnings, age and bonus points for previous work/study in the UK.

The provision which allows holders of MBA degrees from designated institutions will continue. In addition, there will be a new mandatory English language requirement (IELTS level 6 or equivalent) for all applicants. ·The changes will be made by announcing the deletion of the existing HSMP rules on 7 November 2006, effective from 8 November 2006. As part of this announcement, to prepare applicants and ensure an effective operational transition, we will effect a short suspension of the scheme until 4 December 2006. The revised scheme will be operational from 5 December 2006. ·

Suspending the HSMP for 27 days will enable us to manage the transition most effectively with the available resources and ensure that current levels of customer service are maintained when the new arrangements are introduced. Initial HSMP applications during the suspension period·

HSMP applications received up to 5pm on 7 November 2006 by our payment processing centre will be accepted and considered against the old criteria. ·

Furthermore, anyone already in receipt of a HSMP approval letter can still apply for entry clearance at a visa post for up to 6 months from the date that the approval letter has been issued.·

Applications received on the old HSMP forms from 8 November onwards will be returned to the applicant/representative, with no fee taken. The new HSMP forms and guidance will be available from our website from 7 November 2006; hard copies will be available to order later in November. Customers should not applications on the new form during the suspension. Any applications received after 5 December 2006 will be prioritised. Any applications received on the new form during the suspension period will take more time to process, since priority will be given to those applications received from 5 December .

New criteria for the extension of leave under HSMP · We will introduce a more robust points test for applicants looking for an extension of an initial period of leave under HSMP. This involves replacing the current test, that applicants must show that they have 'taken all reasonable steps to become lawfully economically active' with a new points test, which applies the same attributes being introduced for initial decisions: English language, previous earnings, qualifications and age. ·

The revised Leave to Remain criteria will ensure that those people on the programme who wish to extend their stay have been making a contribution to the UK economy. Transitional arrangements will apply for those whose leave to remain expires under the new rules and whose applications will be considered against the new criteria. Those who are making a useful contribution to the UK economy - for example, working in a skilled job - but who fail to meet the new requirements, will be offered a 'grace period' in which they can switch into the Work Permits scheme (provided they meet the Work Permits criteria, with the Resident Labour Market Test being waived if they have been in post for a specified period). Applications to extend leave to remain during the suspension period·

We will not be considering extension applications during the suspension period. However, those on the HSMP whose leave to remain expires during the suspension period will not be disadvantaged, as their extension applications will be accepted and they will be given the opportunity to provide further evidence towards the consideration of their application under the new rules. ·

The old FLR (IED) form will continue to be accepted until 4 December. We will write to applicants applying on this form, informing them of the new arrangements and offering the opportunity to relevant pages of the new form, plus any additional evidence that may be necessary. HSMP Review requests·

Any HSMP review request received from individuals whose application was refused under the previous HSMP criteria, in place until 7 November 2006, will be reviewed against the previous criteria. Please note these reviews may not have been completed by 5 December 2006 when the new HSMP criteria come into effect. New mandatory English requirement and documentation verification· We will promote the new mandatory English language requirement to ensure that applicants are aware of the level of proficiency necessary to support a successful application.

We will promote the change to the scheme which puts responsibility on the applicant to the required documentation with their application. We will verify evidence provided with an appropriate third party and not through direct contact with the applicant. We will confirm that applicants that don’t provide the required evidence or documents that cannot be verified will fail. · IND will conduct a thorough review of the changes to the HSMP scheme, covering both how the changes were implemented and their effectiveness.·