If you are a leader or potential leader in digital technology, arts and culture, or academia and research, then you may be eligible for the Global Talent visa, one of the UK’s most highly prized and advantageous visa routes. Every year, hundreds of applicants make successful Global Talent applications and move to the UK to start their dream business or establish themselves in their individual fields of expertise.
A Global Talent visa offers many benefits designed to encourage talented and promising individuals to move to the UK. These include lower visa fees, faster pathways to settlement in the UK and greater flexibility when it comes to employment and self-employment.
How does the application process work?
For most applicants, applying for a Global Talent visa is a two-stage process. First, you need to apply for endorsement. This is where the relevant endorsing body reviews whether you meet the requirements for the route you are applying under. Second, once you have endorsement, you can apply for the Global Talent visa itself.
Some applicants do not need endorsement. If you hold an eligible prestigious prize, you may be able to apply directly for the Global Talent visa.
At Thorntons, our specialist immigration lawyers can support you with all aspects of obtaining a Global Talent visa. We can guide you through the process of applying for a Global Talent visa and advise on your route to settling and gaining citizenship in the UK.
Academic and Research route
This route is for talented individuals working in science, engineering, medicine, the humanities or social sciences.
Arts and Culture route
This route is for talented individuals working across the arts, design, architecture, fashion, film and television.
Digital Technology route
This route is for talented individuals working in business or technical roles across the digital technology sector.
How can Thorntons help?
Consultation Service Package
With our consultation service, you will receive an advice session lasting up to one hour with an immigration specialist for a fixed fee. At the session, we will discuss the requirements for the Global Talent visa including the evidential requirements, assess your eligibility, answer any questions you have on the process, and provide a follow-up summary email. You can then choose to either submit the application yourself or instruct us to support you further through our end-to-end representation service package.
Our initial fixed fee consultation ranges from £350 plus VAT to £500 plus VAT depending on the level of seniority of the specialist you consult with. If you are based overseas, then you may not be charged VAT. If you choose to use our full representation service within three months of the initial consultation package, then we will discount 50% of the cost of the initial consultation service from the cost of future work instructed under the Representative Service Package.
Representative Service Package
We will take care of all aspects of the application process for you and act as named legal representative on your application. This service includes preparation of an application package, uploading all of your documents and keeping you updated at all stages of the process. We will also review your endorsement application if you wish.
Where possible, we offer our representation service on a fixed fee basis tailored to your circumstances. However, due to the complex nature of immigration, it is not possible to offer a fixed fee in every case. We will discuss whether your case is suitable for a fixed fee after our consultation.
We offer in-person consultations with immigration specialists at our Dundee, Edinburgh and Glasgow offices, or via a video call if you prefer. To arrange a consultation, please call 03330 430350 or complete our enquiry form.
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