Examples of people who may qualify

Bellow you can see some examples of people who could qualify for the HSMP, you will need to see if your situation match one of the pattern of qualifications, experience and past earnings. Be aware that if you have graduated from one of the 50 eligible MBA programmes since 2 December 2004, you are likely to qualify for the HSMP under the MBA provision and being granted the minimum 75 points.

The World has been divided into five categories - A, B, C, D and E. Category A includes Countries such as the US, EU member states, etc., while category E covers developing countries such as Afghanistan and Nigeria, to best reflect the difference in the average earnings.

If your situation is reflected in on of the examples bellow, there are reasonable chance to believe that you may be eligible for the HSMP.
If you live in a 'Category A' country such as the USA, Australia, Canada, Kuwait, Japan, Hong Kong, UAE, etc:

Example 2 (without spouse, under 28)
27 years of age:	20
Bachelors degree:	30
UK Degree or UK Work Experience	0
Earning power - More than £26,000:	25
TOTAL:	75

Example 2 (32 years of age and over)
Points for age:	0
Bachelor's degree:	30
UK Degree or UK Work Experience	5
Earning power - More than £35,000:	40
TOTAL:	75

A proof of earnings needs to be provided with the claim.

If you live in a 'Category B' country such as most Eastern European countries, New Zealand, Venezuela, Uruguay, etc:

Example 1 (28 or 29 years of age)
Points for age:	10
Bachelor's degree:	30
UK Degree or UK Work Experience	0
Earning power - More than £14,000:	35
TOTAL:	75

Example 2 (32 years of age and over)
Points for age:	0
Master's degree:	35
UK Degree or UK Work Experience	5
Earning power - More than £15,313:	40
TOTAL:	80

If the person in example one had a Masters degree and had experience in the UK he/she would be able to gain entry with a lower previous salary.

If you live in a 'Category C' country such as Brazil, Morocco, Philippines, Romania, Russia, etc:

Example 1 (27 year of age or younger)
Points for age:	20
Master's degree:	35
UK Qualification or UK Experience	0
Earning power - More than £7,200:	20
TOTAL:	75

Example 2 (32 years of age and over)
Points for age:	0
Bachelor's degree:	30
UK Qualification or UK Experience	5
Earning power - More than £11,000:	40
TOTAL:	75

If you live in a 'Category D' country such as India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Vietnam, Ukraine, etc:

Example 1 (28 or 29 years of age)
Points for age:	10
Bachelor's degree:	30
UK Qualification or UK Experience	0
Earning power - More than £6,000	35
TOTAL:	75

Example 2 (32 years of age or over)
Points for age:	0
Masters Degree	35
UK Qualification or UK Experience	0
Earning power - More than £6,600:	40
TOTAL:	75

The individual in Example two is older so therefore, can only gain the necessary points based on having a Masters Degree and more points under earning power.

If you live in a 'Category E' country such as Afghanistan, Ethiopia, Nigeria, Somalia, etc:

Example 1 (27 years of age or younger)
Points for age:	20
Bachelor's Degree	30
UK Qualifications or UK Experience	0
Earning power - More than £2,300:	25
TOTAL:	75

Example 2 (32 years of age and over)
Points for age:	0
Bachelor's Degree	30
UK Qualification or UK Experience	0
Earning power - More than £3,500:	45
TOTAL:	75

From the 7th of November 2006, it is expected from applicant to have a minimum qualification at a Bachelor’s Degree Level or equivalent; and to obtain a sound number of points for their past earnings. If you are more than 32 years of age, you will need to obtain the points from qualifications and past earnings.