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  1. What is a Global Talent visa?
  2. What are the benefits of a Global Talent visa?
  3. What are the eligibility requirements for a Global Talent visa?
  4. How do I apply for a Global Talent visa?
  5. How long does it take to get a decision on my visa application?
  6. Who can apply as a dependant of a Global Talent visa holder or applicant?
  7. What evidence do I need to provide to prove my relationship to my dependant?
  8. How can my dependant apply for a visa from outside or inside the UK?
  9. What can my dependant do and not do with a Global Talent visa?
  10. How much does it cost to apply for a Global Talent Visa?
  11. What are the eligibility requirements for extending a Global Talent visa?
  12. How long can you stay in the UK with the extension?
  13. Who can apply to switch to a Global Talent visa?
  14. How long does it take to get a decision on your Global Talent Visa application from within the UK?
  15. Who cannot switch in to Global Talent Visa?
  16. How can Morgan Smith Immigration help me with Innovator Visa?

What is a Global Talent visa?

A Global Talent visa is a type of UK visa that allows you to work in the UK if you are a leader or potential leader in digital technology, arts & culture, academia or research, or if you have won an eligible award.

What are the benefits of a Global Talent visa?

With a Global Talent visa, you can choose how long your visa is for, up to 5 years, be an employee, self-employed or a director of a company, change or stop doing your job without telling the Home Office, bring your partner and children with you, travel abroad and return to the UK, and apply to settle permanently in the UK after 3 or 5 years

What are the eligibility requirements for a Global Talent visa?

visa? You do not need a job offer to get the visa, but you need to apply for an endorsement from Tech Nation to prove you are a leader or potential leader in your field or have won an eligible award. You also need to pay the application fee and the healthcare surcharge.

How do I apply for a Global Talent visa?

You need to apply for an endorsement first, which usually takes 5 to 8 weeks, or 3 weeks if your application is fast track. Then you need to apply for the visa itself, which usually takes 3 weeks if you are outside the UK, or 8 weeks if you are inside the UK. You can apply for the visa at the same time as you apply for the endorsement, or after you have the endorsement confirmed.

How long does it take to get a decision on my visa application?

It usually takes 3 weeks, but it may take longer in some cases. You may be able to pay to get a faster decision. You will get an email or a letter containing the decision on your application.

Who can apply as a dependant of a Global Talent visa holder or applicant?

Your partner and children under 18 can apply as your dependants if they meet the eligibility criteria.

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What evidence do I need to provide to prove my relationship to my dependant?

You need to provide either a marriage or civil partnership certificate, or proof that you have been living together in a relationship for at least 2 years. If you are not living together, you need to show that you have an ongoing commitment to each other. As for your children a Birth Certificate will be mandatory.

How can my dependant apply for a visa from outside or inside the UK?

Your dependant can apply online and pay the visa fee. They will need the main applicant’s number to link their application. They will also need to provide their biometric information and supporting documents at a UK Visa and Citizenship Application Services (UKVCAS) service point. Our Team or Lawyers at Morgan Smith will be happy to assist you with this application process.

What can my dependant do and not do with a Global Talent visa?

Your dependant can work, study, and access the National Health Service (NHS) with a Global Talent visa. They can also apply to settle permanently in the UK after 5 years if they meet the requirements. They cannot apply for most benefits, the State Pension, or change to another visa category.

How much does it cost to apply for a Global Talent Visa?

There are two set of fees, once for the endorsement and upon successfully receiving the endorsement then a further Visa fees. Along with the Visa fees you will be required to pay the Immigration Health Surcharge as well. To learn more about the latest fees Click Here

What are the eligibility requirements for extending a Global Talent visa?

You must have either an endorsement from an organisation in your field of expertise, or an eligible award that has not been withdrawn. You must also show that you earned money in your expert field during your time in the UK

How long can you stay in the UK with the extension?

You can apply to extend your visa for up to 5 years at a time. You can renew your visa as many times as you like, if you still meet the eligibility requirements.

Who can apply to switch to a Global Talent visa?

You can apply to switch to a Global Talent visa if you are already in the UK on a different type of visa, and you have either proven that you are a leader or potential leader in one of the fields, or you have won a prestigious prize in one of the fields

How long does it take to get a decision on your Global Talent Visa application from within the UK?

When applying from within the UK decisions are usually made within 8 weeks of your application date. You may be able to pay to get a faster decision5. You must not travel outside of the UK, Ireland, the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man until you get a decision6.

Who cannot switch in to Global Talent Visa?

You cannot apply to switch to a Global Talent visa if you’re currently in the UK in one of the following circumstances:

  • you were given permission to stay outside the immigration rules, for example on compassionate grounds
  • you’re on immigration bail
  • you have a visitor visa
  • you have a short-term student visa
  • you have a Parent of a Child Student visa
  • you have a seasonal worker visa
  • you have a domestic worker in a private household visa
  • you have permission to stay that was given by the UK government or the Crown Dependencies (Jersey, Guernsey or the Isle of Man) as part of a coronavirus (COVID-19) concession
  • you’re here for exceptional or compassionate reasons

How can Morgan Smith Immigration help me with Innovator Visa?

Global Talent Visa requires endorsement as well as detailed review of your skills. Our team of Lawyer has successfully assisted many candidates with their Global Talent Visa. We also assist our clients with the endorsement criteria along with a full review and submission of the application. Morgan Smith Immigration offer regulated immigration advice on all UK Visa Immigration categories.

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