Immigration Controls
(asked on 25th February 2020) - View Source
Question to the Home Office:
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what the definition of a STEM course is in relation to the proposed immigration rules.
This question was answered on 30th June 2020
PHD qualifications relevant to the occupation will be a tradeable characteristic with additional points awarded for a PHD in a STEM subject. This will cover PhD qualifications in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.
Further guidance for applicants and employers will be provided before the introduction of the new system.