I happen to know first hand..factors such as age, education and earnings for the past 12 mths of the applicant will be alloted 'points' and if he/she meets the minimum points for this visa category then its not a problem at all. You will have to apply from outside the UK for this, even if you are currently residing there under a different visa category.

What do you want to know specifically?

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