Points Based System (PBS)

The Points Based System (PBS) is the new immigration system under which workers and students will be required to come to the UK.  It replaces over 80 routes to work and study in the UK with 5 tiers.  Migrants will need to pass a points-based assessment before they are given permission to enter or remain in the UK.  Each tier has different point requirements.  Points will be awarded for things such as qualifications, age and experience. For all tiers except tier 1 (which is for highly skilled migrants) a sponsor is required and the sponsor will have had to obtain a sponsor licence.