The Global Talent visa is an opportunity for leave to enter or remain in the UK on the basis of exceptional talent or exceptional promise in he fields of science, engineering, humanities, social science, medicine, digital technology or arts and culture.
This route replaced the Exceptional Talent visa route in 2020, and lifted the cap on the number of eligible visas under this route. Applying for the Global Talent visa can be difficult without legal support. Our solicitors at Latitude Law are on hand to guide you through the process of a successful Global Talent visa application.
Anyone who is regarded as an exceptional talent in the fields of science, humanities, engineering, medicine, digital technology or the arts can apply for a Global Talent Visa.
You need to demonstrate that you are either:
This can be in one of the following fields:
The Global Talent visa can be thought of as a two-stage process.
The first of these two stages is to receive endorsement by a specified endorsing body within the relevant field. These include the Arts Council England, The British Academy, The Royal Academy of Engineering, The Royal Society, Tech Nation, and UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). Each endorsing body has its own criteria for granting endorsement based on whether the applicant is able to show that can be considered as exceptional talent or exceptional promise.
Applicants need to provide proof of recognition for work outside their immediate occupation that has contributed to the advancement of their field. This could include evidence of awards, media coverage, speaking engagements, and published work. As well as demonstrating their leadership status, applicants must have enough money to support themselves without recourse to public funds. This means having a certain amount of personal savings.
The second stage of the process is, after receiving endorsement, to make an application to UK Visas and Immigration for a Global talent visa. Applicants must have enough money to support themselves without recourse to public funds. They may also require:
If successful, a person can be granted leave for a maximum period of up to 5 years
Applying for a visa to live and work in the UK can be a long, complicated process. Our team of solicitors has vast experience in immigration law and can offer help and support at every stage of the process. Whether you need assistance compiling documents for your application or require legal help with the judicial review, administrative review or appeals system, Latitude Law will ensure you get the best possible chance of successfully securing a UK visa. Contact us today to make sure you get expert legal guidance.
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The Global Talent can be granted for period of up to 5 years., depending on ho long is applied for.
Yes, you are able to extend your leave under this route. You can extend under this for an period you apply for, at a maximum of 5 years. There is no limit to to the total period of permission held under this route.
If the application or endorsement is refused, you may have an option to request a review of this decision from the endorsing body. This is also the case for a refusal of tage-2 by the Home Office. Such reviews may take some time to be decided, so it is worth contacting an immigration expert to discuss your options.
The Global Talent visa is a route to settlement. A person is able to apply for settlement afer holding leave under the Global Talent visa for 3 or 5 years. This depends on the endorsing body, and whether endorsed on the basis of exceptional promise or exceptional talent.
The Global Talent visa permits an applicant to bring their dependant partner and children as part of this visa. A partner or any children would be granted leave as a dependant, and their leave would be granted leave in-line with the main applicant.
It is possible to switch to another visa category from the Global Talent route. This is already a route to settlement, and so moving to a new visa would start your route to settlement over. You may wish to discuss your intentions with an immigration expert, to understand your options.
Are you looking to work in the UK? Getting a visa to work in the UK can be a complicated process. Some employment routes are governed by the Points-Based System (PBS). The rules can be complex and it is, therefore, vital that you consult a specialist immigration solicitor for legal advice and information before applying to work in the UK.
This work and study route provides an opportunity for international graduates of a list of top universities, awarded an overseas (non-UK) degree or postgraduate qualification within the last 5 years, to live and work in the UK for up to 2 years. This is an unsponsored route, which means you do not need a job offer before applying.
A Skilled Worker visa has replaced the Tier 2 (General) work visa. It is open to individuals wanting to work in the UK who have been offered an eligible job by an employer with an approved Sponsor Licence.
