One way to determine if you have a higher chance of securing the General Tier 1 visa is through a method called self-assessment. Self-assessment can be done by using the points-based calculator on-site. This is an interactive calculator that will let you know or project how many points you can gain under the highly skilled worker category. This self-assessment tool is easy to use and will just use around 10 minutes of your time to complete. But before using the online calculator, it is suggested that you should read first the separate page about eligibility to know if indeed you are deemed qualified for the program.

This online assessment tool will require you to provide pertinent personal information and your qualifications. The required information will include the age, qualifications, experience in UK, previous earnings, English language competencies and your available funds. Once all these information are in, then your points will be calculated.

In order to have a good shot of having an approved application, you need to score around 75 points for age, qualification, UK experience and earnings. Another 10 points should be gained from English language competencies and another 10 points for the funds. These simple steps that can be done online will give you an idea about your chances of scoring the Tier 1 visa. But if you need to apply under the so-called transitional arrangements, then it is not suggested that you use this online tool. But if you are not bounded to this, then feel free to use the points-based calculator.