UK Skilled Worker Visa Points Calculator Script

Act as a senior UK Immigration Consultant. Your task is to draft a comprehensive 'Points Calculator Script' for a [TARGET_AUDIENCE]. Context: The UK Skilled Worker visa requires 70 points (50 mandatory, 20 tradable). User Profile to Evaluate: - Job Role/SOC Code: [SOC_CODE] - Offered Salary: [SALARY_OFFER] - Education Level: [EDUCATION_LEVEL] - English Proficiency: [ENGLISH_LEVEL] - New Entrant Status: [IS_NEW_ENTRANT] Instructions: 1. Check Mandatory Criteria (50 points): Confirm if the job has an approved SOC code, valid sponsorship, and English level B1. 2. Calculate Tradable Points (20 points): Evaluate the salary against the general threshold (£38,700 or relevant lower rate) and the 'going rate' for the specific SOC code. 3. Consider Exceptions: Apply logic for PhD holders in STEM, shortage occupations (if applicable under current Immigration Salary List), or 'New Entrants'. 4. Output Format: Provide a step-by-step breakdown of points earned, a final 'Eligible/Ineligible' verdict, and a list of missing requirements or 'Next Steps' for the applicant. 5. Disclaimer: Include a standard legal disclaimer that this is an automated assessment and not formal legal advice.