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This case study explores how Latitude Law’s specialist immigration solicitors successfully advised and guided client in this niche and complex visa route.
The Global Talent visa is an immigration route that allows individuals with exceptional talent or exceptional promise to come to the UK. The Global Talent route can lead to settlement and is open to individuals that meet strict eligibility criteria in the fields of natural and medical sciences, engineering, humanities and social sciences, digital technology, research and innovation, and arts and culture (inclusive of film, television, fashion and design, and architecture).
For architecture applicants, there are important requirements you must fulfil as part of your Global Talent visa application. This includes making an endorsement application to the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA), and supplying the necessary supporting evidence. This can be complicated, but the right legal team can give you a much better chance of success.
At Latitude Law, our team has a wealth of experience in supporting applications for the UK Global Talent visa. We can review applications and evidence, advise you on the criteria you need to meet and offer the legal services you need throughout the process. Call us today on 0300 131 6767 or use our online enquiry form to request a call back.
Applicants must meet either exceptional talent or exceptional promise criteria in order to secure a Global Talent visa. Those with exceptional talent are expected to be leaders in their fields, while exceptional promise applicants should have the potential to become leaders, and demonstrate this through their work.
A successful application grants the applicant leave to stay in the UK for up to five years, or less if you requested a shorter period as part of your application. It may be possible to stay in the UK for longer if you meet the relevant eligibility criteria - either by applying to extend your visa as many times as you wish, or by applying for settlement in the UK.
Global Talent is a route to settlement and you may be eligible to apply to settle permanently in the UK after three years as a Global Talent visa holder, provided your visa was granted on the basis of exceptional talent. If you applied based on exceptional promise, you will need to stay in the UK for five years before you can apply for settlement.
Applying for a Global Talent visa is a two-stage process, the first of which is to seek an endorsement from a Home Office-approved endorsing body. There is an endorsing body for each field to which the Global Talent visa applies, and for architecture applications, the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) will assess applications. You must secure an endorsement from RIBA before you can apply for the visa itself.
To be eligible in the field of architecture, you must satisfy the endorsing body that you meet the following requirements:
You will also need to be able to demonstrate that:
Note that if you hold a prestigious prize, you may be eligible to apply for this visa without the need to obtain endorsement. A list of the prestigious prizes can be found here: Immigration Rules - Immigration Rules Appendix Global Talent: Prestigious Prizes - Guidance - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).
To support your endorsement application (Stage 1), you will need to provide the following documents:
a. 2 letters mut be from well-established organisations acknowledged as experts in the field of architecture and at least 1 of the organisations must be based in the UK
b. 1 letter from another well-established organisation, or an individual, with recognised expertise in the field of architecture
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At least 2 of the following:
To support your visa application (Stage 2), you will need to provide the following:
1. A letter from the endorsing body confirming your endorsement
2. A valid Tuberculosis certificate, if required.
If you have not exhibited internationally, published internationally or won any national or international awards, you may not qualify for a Global Talent visa in architecture. Applicants in this position should speak to the team at Latitude Law, as we can advise you on visa options that may be better suited to your needs.
The Global Talent visa experts at Latitude Law can make the process of applying to live and work in the UK as easy as possible for you. With our experience in this area of the law and our thorough knowledge of the Immigration Rules, we can give you the best chance of success with a Global Talent visa application, a Skilled Worker visa or any other route. We will support you at all stages of the process, whether that means reviewing and building your evidence, appealing a decision or calling for a judicial review.
The rules surrounding UK visas are complex and often subject to change, which can make the application process long and difficult. However, with the right legal support, you can proceed with confidence that your application is as strong as possible, that you have met all the relevant criteria, and that you are on track to receive your endorsement or your visa.
For more information on applying for a Global Talent visa (UK), call the team at Latitude Law. Eligibility for the Global Talent route can be confusing, but we can help to confirm whether you meet the criteria and support you when you apply. Call us today on 0300 131 6767 or use our online enquiry form to get in touch.
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If your application is successful, you will be granted leave for the period you requested in your application, up to 5 years. If you wish to stay in the UK for longer, you can apply to renew your visa as many times as you like, provided that you can still meet the eligibility requirements for extending.
If you wish to stay in the UK for longer, you can apply to renew your visa as many times as you like, provided that you can still meet the eligibility requirements for extending.
If your application is refused, we would suggest you seek legal advice from our team. We will be able to review your application, and refusal letter, and provide advice on the merits of asking for a review.
Global talent is a route to settlement. You may be eligible to apply to settle permanently in the UK after 3 years if you are applying as a leader, or after 5 years if you are applying as a potential leader.
You are permitted to bring your partner and/or children to join you in the UK if they’re eligible. If their applications are successful, their visa would normally end on the same date as yours.
You might be eligible to switch to another visa category. We would suggest seeking advice from our team who can confirm your eligibility for other appropriate routes.
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