Anyone applying for a skilled worker visa in the UK must meet a certain number of specific criteria. Depending on the criteria met you are awarded points. The skilled worker route requires a minimum of 70 points. 50 points are mandatory, applicants must have an offer of a job from a approved sponsor, job at the appropriate skill level and speak English at the required level. A further 20 points must be made up from your salary, education level and whether the role is on the designated list of job shortages.