Physicist turned freelancer looking to emigrate from UK
#1
Just Joined
Thread Starter
Joined: Aug 2018
Posts: 1
Physicist turned freelancer looking to emigrate from UK
Hi,
I'm thinking of applying for a skilled independent visa, but not sure if I'd be in with a chance.
I have a PhD in Physics from a UK University, but for the last 4 years have worked freelance as a Software Developer.
Whilst this is a pretty standard route in the UK (physics/maths - > software) my qualifications are obviously not in ICT.
From what I can gather, I would get 30pts for my age (33). 70 points for qualifications (PhD UK according to appendix 3). 20 points
(4 years software development experience)
However this only leaves me with 120 points and as I understand it the minimum number is 160pts, so I have no chance right now?
Are there no points for English IETLS like for Aus?
Would my 4 years software experience count if it's freelance? And does it count even though my qualifications are not directly in ICT?
I seemed to get into trouble with the Aus points as my qualifications and nominated occupation (software dev) don't really tie together by their reckoning, but it doesn't seem that this would be a problem here?
I'm thinking of applying for a skilled independent visa, but not sure if I'd be in with a chance.
I have a PhD in Physics from a UK University, but for the last 4 years have worked freelance as a Software Developer.
Whilst this is a pretty standard route in the UK (physics/maths - > software) my qualifications are obviously not in ICT.
From what I can gather, I would get 30pts for my age (33). 70 points for qualifications (PhD UK according to appendix 3). 20 points
(4 years software development experience)
However this only leaves me with 120 points and as I understand it the minimum number is 160pts, so I have no chance right now?
Are there no points for English IETLS like for Aus?
Would my 4 years software experience count if it's freelance? And does it count even though my qualifications are not directly in ICT?
I seemed to get into trouble with the Aus points as my qualifications and nominated occupation (software dev) don't really tie together by their reckoning, but it doesn't seem that this would be a problem here?
Last edited by LeeHo; Aug 16th 2018 at 10:06 pm.
#2
BE Forum Addict
Joined: Nov 2012
Posts: 1,643
Re: Physicist turned freelancer looking to emigrate from UK
If you are going to use IELTS for help, then please spell it correctly on the application. Otherwise they may not accept that you are a genuine ingrish teacher
#3
Re: Physicist turned freelancer looking to emigrate from UK
However, did you post to the wrong place as the OP is not a teacher.
Originally Posted by LeeHo
However this only leaves me with 120 points and as I understand it the minimum number is 160pts, so I have no chance right now?
No points for IELTS.
#4
Just Joined
Joined: Aug 2016
Posts: 14
Re: Physicist turned freelancer looking to emigrate from UK
Yes, you need a job offer, or more realistically an actual job before the points work out. And the difficulty of getting a firm written offer of employment remotely was so hard, that my missus and I decided to gamble, and come over on a six-month visitor's visa. It worked out for us, but if you gamble and lose...
#5
BE Enthusiast
Joined: Jul 2008
Location: Auckland
Posts: 463
Re: Physicist turned freelancer looking to emigrate from UK
Yes, you need a job offer, or more realistically an actual job before the points work out. And the difficulty of getting a firm written offer of employment remotely was so hard, that my missus and I decided to gamble, and come over on a six-month visitor's visa. It worked out for us, but if you gamble and lose...