The United Kingdom is the epicenter of opportunities and the 5th largest economy of the world. Even after the Brexit period, the nation has been in constant growth, inviting skilled migrants to come to the UK and work. However, an important aspect to note, that any overseas national looking to work in the UK must get sponsorship before entering the UK for most of the long term work visas. Simultaneously, every employer in the UK must get a sponsorship licence and sponsor overseas skilled workers to hire and work for them.
However, you can work, stay and bring your family to the UK, if you are an emerging talent or leader through Global talent visa. You do not need sponsorship. All you need is an endorsing body to endorse your visa application.
The individual can apply for a Global Talent visa to work in the UK if he/she is a leader or an emerging talent in either of the following fields:
- Research or academics
- arts and culture or,
- digital technology
While you apply for a Global talent visa you must be at least 18 years of age.
How to proceed
To be taken into consideration for entry under the Global Talent visa, applicants should generally seek endorsement from one of six supporting bodies architectured by the UK Office associated with the Global talent visa UK guidance.
If you are requesting recommendation in the fields of scientific research, design, medicine, the social scientific researches or the liberal arts, or for various other scholastic and research functions, the Home Office will refer your application to the British Academy, Royal Academy of Engineering, Royal society or UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) which will certainly make a recommendation choice based on the proof you supply.
If you are seeking endorsement in non-academic fields of arts and culture and digital technology, your application will be transferred to Arts Council England or Tech Nation, which highlights specific endorsement criteria.
How long can you live on a Global talent visa
You will be able to work and live in the UK for 5 years.
Once your Global talent visa validity is over you will need to extend your visa when it expires. Visa extension can go from 1 to 5 years – you can choose how long you want the extension to be.
You can be eligible for indefinite leave to remain so you can settle in the UK after 3 or 5 years, depending upon your area of work and how you have applied. This visa gives you the right to live, work and study here for as long as you like, and apply for benefits if you’re eligible as any other citizen in the UK.
Global talent visa category requires rigorous compliances and at times may appear daunting to you. A Y & J Solicitors have expertise in Global talent visa applications. They have one of the best immigration lawyers in London who can represent your case efficiently with complete success.