UK Global Talent Visa: What is the Application Processing Time?

The UK Government awards the UK Global talent visa for exceptionally talented individuals.

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What is the Global Talent Visa?

The Global Talent Visa is an immigration visa for the UK. It is for talented and high-skilled individuals. This visa replaced the Tier 1 (Exceptional Talent) Visa on 20 February 2020.

There are only 6 ‘endorsing bodies’ appointed by the Home Office that can endorse Global Talent Visa applications.

Here’s the list of all of those organizations along with the subjects they deal with:

The Royal Society (for science and medicine)
The Royal Academy of Engineering (for engineering)
The British Academy (for humanities)
The Arts Council England (for arts and culture)
Tech Nation (for digital technology)
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) (for research)

Applications in the field of fashion, architecture, film, and television have to undergo endorsement review done by the following bodies to evaluate if the applicants meet the endorsement criteria or not:

The Royal Institute of Architects (for architecture)
The British Fashion Council (for fashion)
Producers Alliance for Cinema and Television (for films and television)

What are the eligibility criteria to get a Global Talent Visa?

Here are the eligibility criteria to get a Global Talent Visa:

Suggestive to the name, you need to be highly talented or show a promising potential talent for getting a Global Talent Visa.
Highly talented can be defined as applicants who have shown some exceptional skills in their workspace.
Highly promising individuals are those who show great potential in their field of work post higher education.
Your expertise could be anything.

What are the ways by which you can go to the UK with a GTV?

Here are 4 pathways by which you can go to the UK with a Global Talent Visa by exceptional promise endorsements:

Senior appointments:

If someone has already worked in the UK in senior professions, the endorsement becomes fast track. Certain requirements are to be met.
The whole process is administered by the British Academy, Royal Society, and the LikeRoyal Academy of Engineering.

Fellowship:

Individuals can get fast track endorsements with fellowships from approved organizations.

Endorsed funders:

Fast track endorsements for foreign nationals who have their name or job title enlisted or mentioned explicitly in a successful grant issued by a recognized funder.
There are 21 endorsed funders at the moment recognized by the UK. It keeps getting updated from time to time.
Under this program, the visa applicant must have an invitation or job offer from one of the recognized institutes. For this route, your applications get reviewed by United Kingdom Research and Innovation (UKRI)

Peer review:

If you haven’t received an endorsement by the process mentioned above, you should consider Peer-review.
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What are the documents needed for a Global Talent Visa?

Here’s a list of Important Documents you need for your chosen pathway:

To get a Global Talent Visa by the Senior Appointment program, you need a Statement of Assurance or Guarantee from the HR of your employing organization.
Submit a copy of a valid award letter for applying by the Individual fellowship Program.
For a UK research grant issued by an endorsed funder, you need to submit the award letter and the Statement of Guarantee by the employing institute.

How to apply for a Global Talent Visa?

The application form of the Global Talent Visa is here.

There are 2 steps for applying for a Global Talent Visa.

Step 1: The Endorsement Application

Step 2: Immigration application

What are the fees involved for a Global Talent Visa?

Applicant Fees

Applicant Type	Fees Per Individual
For Endorsement Application	£456
For Visa Application	£152
For Visa Application (if you are from Turkey or Macedonia)	£97
Eligible Dependent Visa Cost	£608
Healthcare Surcharge	Approx. £400/year

What is the Global Talent Visa processing time?

The processing time for the Global Talent Visa (GTV) usually varies between 4 weeks to 8 weeks. The processing time is faster than the Exceptional Talent Visa, belonging to the Tier 1 visa.

You usually get a decision about your visa within:

3 weeks if you’re outside the UK
8 weeks if you’re inside the UK

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Other Important FAQs

1. Will my spouse or other dependents get a work permit?

Yes, they will. Your dependents will get a work permit if they fulfill all the eligibility criteria for working in the UK. The work permit is given after the successful submission of the work permit application.

2. Is the Global Talent Visa based on points?

Yes, it is. Similar to the work visa systems in Canada and Australia, Global Talent Visa is also dependent on a points-based system.

3. Does the Global Talent Visa provide the same benefits plan as the Canadian system?

No, Canada and the UK’s immigration systems are different. They have their own set of laws. For getting a clearer idea about Immigration laws, you should consult an immigration lawyer. Do your research for finding the best Immigration consultants from a reputed law firm for the right set of information.

4. Is there any migration system that is like the Global Talent Visa program?

Yes, there are. Many Canadian employers are seeking exceptionally talented individuals and highly skilled laborers. The Australian Government also has a similar system.

5. Can you shift to Global Talent Visa from another Visa?

Yes, you can. For temporary foreign workers currently residing in the United Kingdom, you can shift from your current visa to a Global Talent Visa. There is a possibility of moving from visa categories like Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 5 visa. The main ingredient behind getting a Global Talent Visa is receiving an endorsement.

6. What are endorsements?

To be eligible for the Global Talent Visa, you need an endorsement from one of the 6 authorized organizations by the UK Government and Home Office. These endorsements are valid for 3 months, starting right from the issuing date.

Some of these are:

Royal Academy of Engineering
British Academy
Royal Society
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI).

The endorsement is applicable for the following subjects:

Science
Social Science
Medicine
Humanities
Engineering
Other research-based positions

For non-academic positions in arts, culture, and other fields, the application process is slightly different. You will get referred to the Arts Council England or Tech Nation. Visit the official website of the Home Office for complete detailed guidance on the procedure.

7. Who issues endorsements to highly talented individuals?

For getting the UK Global Talent Visa, endorsements are mandatory.

These are the list of institutions that are authorized to endorse visa applicants for GTV from various fields:

Tech nation-digital technology
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) – science and research
The Royal Academy of Engineering-Engineering
The British Academy- Humanities and Social science
The Royal Society- Natural and Medical sciences
Arts Council England- Arts, Culture, Fashion, Architecture, Film, and Television

The Global Talent Visa is the UK government initiative for pooling the best skillset and exceptional talent from the global talent stream to the UK labor market.

We can summarize from the content:

You have to fulfill the eligibility criteria and submit the required documents in proper order.
The most challenging part for a Global Talent Visa applicant is getting a successful endorsement.
A set of skills or exceptional talent can make you get the visa.

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