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Tier 2 (Minister of Religion)

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How many points you need to apply

This page explains how many points you must score in the points-based assessment to apply under the minister of religion category (Tier 2 Ministers of religion) of the points-based system to work in the United Kingdom.

Full details of all requirements are in the immigration rules at paragraphs 245ZB ? 245ZH of part 6A which you can find on the right of this page. You must read the policy guidance before you apply under this category. You can download the guidance and application form from the Applying section.

What points are awarded for

Points are awarded for:

  • a certificate of sponsorship from a licensed sponsor;
  • English language skills;
  • available maintenance(funds).

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How many points you must score

You must have at least 70 points to be able to apply.

Points are awarded for:

Points awarded for Points available
 Certificate of sponsorship 50 
 English languages skills 10
 Maintenance (funds) 10


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