Immigration and Asylum
The Global Talent route is for leaders and potential leaders in specified fields, including academia or research, arts and culture, and digital technology. It replaced the old Tier 1 Exceptional Talent route. The key question is whether your achievements fit the requirements of the relevant endorsing body or an eligible prize route.
Understanding your next steps
Different disciplines use different endorsement criteria and evidence. We can help establish which category needs to be considered before you invest time in assembling a portfolio. Seniority or a promising business idea alone does not establish eligibility.
A strong application needs more than a long CV. Relevant work, recognition, publications, awards or letters should be connected to the actual criteria. We can help organise the immigration application and identify where evidence does not yet address a requirement.
Most applicants need endorsement as part of the route; endorsement and immigration permission are separate decisions. Some holders of an eligible prestigious prize can apply without endorsement. Immigration suitability requirements still apply, and dependants need their own applications where relevant.
A clear way forward
Provide a CV, your field of work, examples of recognition and your current immigration status. Include the dates of any planned UK move.
We identify the relevant category and the documents needed, including recommendations or institutional evidence where the chosen route requires them.
We agree the scope of the work and explain the sequence, deadlines and costs for endorsement and immigration permission.
Planning ahead
We will explain the legal fees for the agreed stages. Endorsement and visa charges, the healthcare surcharge where payable and any document translation costs should be budgeted separately.
Allow time for recommendation letters and evidence from institutions or employers. Endorsement and the visa decision have separate timetables. An existing visa expiry may affect the order in which steps are taken.
Read our published Price Guide, then contact us to confirm the work you need and the costs involved.
View Price GuideUseful to know
Global Talent is not the same as an employer-sponsored work visa. Eligibility instead depends on the relevant talent or prize requirements and the other immigration rules.
Usually. An exception may apply if you hold a prize included on the official eligible prizes list. Other awards do not automatically qualify.
It can, subject to the applicable category and continuing requirements. The qualifying period is not the same for every Global Talent applicant.
A CV, your discipline, evidence of major achievements and your current visa details are a useful starting point. We will then identify the relevant supporting documents.
General information about UK immigration. Contact us for advice about your circumstances.
SJS Solicitors · Balham
