I learned that the U.K. is rolling out a point-based immigration system for highly skilled workers to live and work after Brexit. Do the applicants have to have any ties with the U.K. prior to the application, except for a job offer? For instance, do I have to have graduated from a British college or have worked in the U.K. in the past to qualify?
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No, you do not need any ties with the U.K. to be able to apply under the new points-based system. You will need to prove your level of English and this can be done via the qualification, overseas qualification taught in English or hold a passport from an approved English speaking country. Under the current and new points-based system, you will need a U.K. sponsor (employer) and you will need to achieve points to be able to obtain a U.K. visa to work. Previous U.K. work has no bearings on your visa application unless you breached any U.K. immigration rules.
We need to know a bit more details about your nationality, as well as when you'll be applying. Normally, you don't need to have any ties with the UK.