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<p>Whilst skills and qualifications of non-EEA nationals applying for entry clearance
under Appendix FM to the Immigration Rules are generally not taken into account, there
is provision within the Rules that they can be where there are exceptional circumstances.</p><p>Paragraph
21A of Appendix FM-SE, inserted by HC 290, <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/statement-of-changes-to-the-immigration-rules-hc290-20-july-2017"
target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/statement-of-changes-to-the-immigration-rules-hc290-20-july-2017</a>,
sets out objective criteria by which decision makers will in such cases, assess an
applicant’s relevant skills and qualifications within the context of previous or prospective
employment or self-employment income.</p>
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