9. The points-based system
On 2 December 2020, the Home Office introduced a new points-based system for people who wish to work or study in the UK.
The categories are named:
•student visa;
•skilled worker route;
•global talent route;
•graduate route;
•intra-company transfer;
•high potential individual visa (from 2022);
•global business mobility visa (from 2022);
•other:
◦start-up and innovators;
◦health and care visa;
◦creative route;
◦international sportsperson;
◦seasonal workers;
◦Youth Mobility Scheme.