Global Talent Visa
The UK welcomes highly skilled people from overseas and offers the Global Talent visa for those endorsed in science, humanities, engineering, medicine, research, digital technology or the arts.
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. The qualification must have been awarded by a university on the Global Universities List at the date of the award.
As above, to be eligible for a High Potential Individual visa, you must have been awarded a qualification by an eligible university.
Applicants must not have disqualifying criminal convictions, and must meet a modest financial requirement. You must also meet an English language requirement, which means taking a test if your degree was not taught in English. You cannot use this route if you’ve previously been granted permission to stay under the UK’s doctorate extension or graduate visa schemes.
You do not need to have a job offer to apply.
Before you apply you will need to pay for Ecctis to check whether your application is valid and provide your Ecctis statement with your application. You will also need to provide proof of your knowledge of English, either through passing a Secure English Language Test (SELT), or if your degree studied abroad was taught in English your Ecctis Academic Qualification Level Statement and English Language Proficiency Statement can be provided to meet this requirement.
You’ll also need to provide your national passport, proof of your relationship with your partner or children, if they are applying with you, and your tuberculosis test certificate if you’re from a listed country.
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The expert solicitors at Latitude Law can provide expert advice on High Potential Individual visa applications. We can provide detailed guidance about the requirements or prepare the entire application alongside a detailed representation document explaining how the relevant rules are met. Our experts can also provide assistance in applications to switch from a High Potential Individual visa to apply for further leave.
Latitude Law has significant experience of preparing successful High Potential Individual visa applications.
Thanks to our extensive knowledge of the Immigration Rules, we are able to provide pragmatic advice and meet our clients’ needs; we can advise you with confidence and ensure the entire immigration procedure runs smoothly and efficiently for you.
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As a boutique law firm specialising in UK-inbound immigration, our experts understand the complexity and uncertainty that constantly shifting visa and residence policies create for High Potential Individuals and those looking to live and work here in the UK after graduation. Our lawyers can provide up-to-the-minute legal advice on how any changes will impact your application.
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Latitude Law’s specialist immigration lawyers can advise you about your individual requirements and ensure that your application is compliant with the very latest immigration rules.
A High Potential Individual Visa is normally valid for two years, for holders of a PhD or other doctoral qualifications, it will be valid for three years.
You cannot extend a High Potential Individual visa, however you may be able to switch into a different visa route, for example a Skilled Worker visa.
The refusal of a High Potential Individual visa may be challenged by way of Administrative Review, meaning that the decision is reviewed by another Home Office official. Please contact out team if you would like to discuss your High Potential Individual visa refusal in more detail.
The route does not lead to settlement (although permission to remain as a High Potential Individual can count towards a future 10 years long residence application).
Your partner and children may be able to apply to come to the UK or stay longer in the UK as dependants on your High Potential Individual visa.
You may be able to switch to a different visa, for example a Skilled Worker visa. If you would like to discuss your options to remain living in the UK following the expiry of your High Potential Individual visa, please contact our team today.
The UK welcomes highly skilled people from overseas and offers the Global Talent visa for those endorsed in science, humanities, engineering, medicine, research, digital technology or the arts.
The graduate immigration route provides those who have completed their higher education course at a UK institution with the opportunity to stay and work, or look for work in the UK, immediately following graduation.
A Skilled Worker visa is available for skilled workers of all nationalities that have been offered a position from an eligible UK company who is a registered sponsor. This route can lead to settlement and applicants can be joined by dependent partners and children.
