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Global Talent Visa: Frequently Asked Questions

In a Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules (HC56, 30 January 2020) published today, the Home Office has introduced a new Global Talent visa category for talented and promising individuals in specific sectors...

What is work? Complying with your visa conditions

Under the Immigration Rules, many people have restrictions on their right to work in the UK. This article will look at some of the main definitions of work used in the Immigration rules in the main work and study...

Changes to the Global Talent Visa Route

The Global Talent route is for people aged 18 or over in the field of science, engineering, social sciences, humanities and medicine, digital technology, arts and culture, film and television, fashion and architecture...

New Global Talent Visa announced

Faced with a potential post-Brexit brain drain, the Home Office has today announced the introduction of a new Global Talent visa.  See Related Page: Global Talent Visa See Related Post: Global Talent Visa:...

The Post-Brexit Points-Based Immigration System

The first details are emerging of the Government’s post-Brexit points-based immigration system, set to be introduced from January 2021. As far as economic migration is concerned, there will be 3 categories...

Evidencing An Exceptional Talent Application to the Arts Council

The Arts Council can endorse applications for individuals with expertise in arts and culture including dance, music, theatre, combined arts, literature and visual arts (museums and galleries). Over the years,...

Tier 1 Exceptional Talent Visa Success Stories

Based in Covent Garden, Richmond Chambers is widely regarded as one of the UK’s leading immigration law firms for creative sector professionals seeking to apply for a Tier 1 Exceptional Talent visa or Tier...

Changes to the Business, Investment & Talent Categories

On 9 September 2019, the Home Office presented its latest Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules (HC 2631).  A number of minor amendments are being introduced to the business, investment and talent immigration...

Applying for Indefinite Leave to Remain in the Exceptional Talent or Promise Category

The Exceptional Talent and Exceptional Promise categories are for individuals who are recognised leaders or emerging leaders in their field of expertise. There are a number of endorsing bodies for lots of different...

Tech Experts: How to Apply under Tier 1 Exceptional Talent

There are three main steps to follow when applying for a Tier 1 (Exceptional Talent) visa as a leader or potential leader in the digital technology sector: You must first apply to the Home Office for endorsement...

Immigration Routes For Artists & Entertainers: FAQ

The UK is a world-leading hub for the creative industries and there are a range of UK visas available to artists and entertainers who wish to visit or work in the UK.  In this post, we answer some of the questions...

Tier 1 Exceptional Talent Visa Open To Architects

On 10 January 2019, the Immigration Rules were updated to allow Architects to apply for endorsement and a grant of leave in the Exceptional Talent category. This represents further expansion of the Exceptional Talent...