Global Talent Visa

Endorsing Stage:

In most cases, applicants must get official backing from approved endorsing bodies:

• ★ Arts Council England – for arts and culture applications;
• ★ Tech Nation – for digital technology applications;
• ★ The British Academy – for social science and humanities applications;
• ★ The Royal Society – for medical science research and natural sciences applications;
• ★ The Royal Academy of Engineering – for engineering applications;
• ★ UK Research and Innovation – for various fields grant awarded researchers.

Each endorsing body has unique acceptance criteria regarding individual applications.

Actual Stage:

After a successful endorsement, applicants have three months to make visa applications if they are:

• ★ Outside the UK and seeking to move there;
• ★ Extending a current visa;
• ★ Switching from a different type of visa.

Flexibility:

• ★ No restrictions on place of work;
• ★ No limitations on the number of hours or salary;
• ★ Endorsement allows an individual to work for an employer or be self-employed in their particular field without the need to reapply for a visa;
• ★ No need to have a job to apply for this visa;
• ★ Opportunity to change jobs without informing the Home Office of such changes.

Settlement Rights:

• ★ A primary visa holder can apply after three years instead of usually five years;

Extension:

• ★ If applying for an extension or settlement, there is no requirement for further endorsement if the original endorsement has not been withdrawn;

Other:

• ★ Dependants are permitted to join the applicant if they qualify;
• ★ No sponsor licence for the potential employer for employment of a person with a Global Talent visa;

Points Requirement

All applicants must score a total of 70 points for any of the below cases to be granted permission or extension in the Global Talent route

Application without Endorsement:

• ★ Holding the prestigious prizes listed in Appendix Global Talent: Prestigious Prizes.

Application Relying on an Endorsement:

• ★ An endorsement letter by an endorsing body;
• ★ The date of application is no more than three months after the date on the endorsement letter;
• ★ The endorsing body has not withdrawn the endorsement.

Application for an Extension:

• ★ Has met the earned money requirement;
• ★ If they were granted their initial application using an endorsement, they have not had their endorsement withdrawn by the endorsing body.

English Language Requirement

• ★ Applicants do not need to satisfy an English language requirement. Nevertheless, Global Talent migrants must present proper knowledge of the English language to permit the UK settlement.

Maintenance Funds Requirement

• ★ This type of application does not need to meet a maintenance funds requirement.

Arts and Culture

• ★ A comprehensive CV outlining your career achievements;
• ★ Three recommendation letters confirming your achievements and benefits for the UK under this type of visa;
• ★ At least ten pieces of proof to support the application and accomplishments.

Digital technology

• ★ Three letters of recommendation confirming your industry leader position and outlining your contribution in this field;
• ★ Proof of your key role in a digital technology business;
• ★ At least ten pieces of evidence to confirm your eligibility and level of qualification.

Researchers and academic leaders

• ★ A letter from the head of human resources outlining the nature of your work and your details and other suitable information;
• ★ Details of your work and achievements.

Research Grant

• ★ Proof of issuing a grant from the funder with the receipt of at least £30,000 and that your grant will last at least two years.

Peer-reviewed

• ★ Proof from an industry leader with internationally recognised experts about the nature of your work and your potential contributions to the UK.

Other documents

• ★ You will need to supply other documents as part of the application:
• ★ Passport;
• ★ Tuberculosis test results;
• ★ Non-English documents with certified translations.

Applicants can stay in the UK with their dependant partner and children if they can supply evidence of their relationship:

• ★ Civil partnership or marriage recognised in the UK;
• ★ Relationship for at least two years when you apply.
• ★ A child who lives with applicants (under 18, not married, in a civil partnership or having any children).

Dependants: documents

The checklist typically contains the following:

• ★ A valid passport;
• ★ TB test;
• ★ Official record of any criminal convictions (if applicable);
• ★ Marriage or Civil Partnership Certificate;
• ★ Proof of the relationship to the primary applicant (for those who are not married or in a civil partnership);
• ★ Birth Certificate (for children under the age of 18).

Application Fee

£716 - for the applicant and each dependant, including partner or children

Healthcare Surcharge

£1,035 per year

Requirements for ILR

• ★ Valid application;
• ★ Be in the UK at the time of ILR application;
• ★ The endorsement or prize of applicants must not have been suspended or withdrawn;
• ★ Approval on the Global Talent route;
• ★ Qualifying period condition of three years or five years;
• ★ Continuous residence requirement;
• ★ Earned money in the UK:
  • ★ In an expert field previously endorsed in the Global Talent route during your time in the UK.
• ★ English language requirement (at least level B1);
• ★ Knowledge of Life in the UK requirement;
• ★ Suitability requirement under Part 9:
  • ★ the applicant must not fall for grounds for refusal;
• ★ Not in breach of immigration laws:
  • ★ No breach of immigration laws or on immigration bail.

The earliest applicant can apply is 28 days before meeting the requirements for the time you must have lived in the UK.

Fees and time for ILR

• ★ Standard service:
  • ★ £2,885 for each person's application;
  • ★ within six months of getting a decision.
• ★ Priority service:
  • ★ Additional £800;
  • ★ within five working days to get a decision.