This section explains how you can come or stay in the skilled worker category (Tier 2 General) under our points-based system to work in the United Kingdom.

Tier 2 of the points-based system will open to applications on 27 November 2008. The policy guidance for Tier 2 was published on 4 November 2008 and can be downloaded from the right side of this page. The application form for Tier 2 General was published on 20 November 2008. Additional information will be published on this website on 27 November 2008.

You can use the points-based calculator to find out if you will score enough points to apply.