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Visa & Residency2026.11.02Highly Skilled Professional Points Calculator: 80 Points to Permanent Residency in 1 Year (2026)Calculate your Highly Skilled Professional points. 70+ points qualifies for the status; 80+ points can shorten the wait for permanent residency to 1 year. Points tables, J-Skip and the April 2027 permanent residency guideline changes explained.