Tier 1 (Exceptional Talent) Visa
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Category

You can apply for a Tier 1 (Exceptional Talent) visa if you’ve been endorsed in your field in science, humanities, engineering, medicine, digital technology or the arts as a recognised leader (exceptional talent) an emerging leader (exceptional promise). You must also be from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland. There is two-stage application process to get this visa. You will first need to apply to the Home Office for endorsement as a leader or an emerging leader in your field, once you have been endorsed, you can then apply for this visa. You are to apply for your visa within 3 months of receiving your letter of endorsement from the Home Office.
You can speak with our Immigration and Asylum Practitioner to carry out a comprehensive assessment of your circumstances and advice you on how to make a successful application under this category.