Leaders and emerging leaders in academia, research, arts, culture and digital technology
Global Talent visa advice
Clear advice on whether the Global Talent route fits your profile, and how to present your evidence.
The Global Talent route is for people recognised, or showing promise, as leaders in qualifying fields such as academia and research, arts and culture, and digital technology. Most applicants first need an endorsement from an approved endorsing body; some prestigious awards can remove that step.
The endorsement criteria differ between fields and are applied by the endorsing bodies, not by Resolve. We help you understand the criteria that apply to you and how your evidence may be assessed. Official guidance on every UK immigration route is published on GOV.UK. The rules change regularly, so we check the current position before advising.
Who this may be relevant to
- Researchers and academics considering an endorsement application
- Artists and cultural professionals with a record of recognised work
- Digital technology professionals with evidence of exceptional talent or promise
- Holders of an eligible prestigious award
- Global Talent visa holders considering an extension or settlement
What we can advise on
- Eligibility
- Whether your field and profile appear to fit the route, and the alternatives if they do not.
- Endorsement
- The criteria applied by the relevant endorsing body and how evidence is usually organised.
- Prestigious awards
- Whether an award you hold appears on the eligible list.
- Dependants
- Partners and children applying alongside you, and the requirements for each.
- Extensions and settlement
- The requirements that may apply later in the route.
How Resolve can help
- Review your profile against the current published criteria
- Explain the strengths and gaps in your evidence
- Help organise supporting material and letters
- Prepare the visa application following endorsement
How a Global Talent matter usually begins
First contact
Tell us briefly about your circumstances and what you are trying to achieve. Please do not send documents at this stage.
Initial discussion
We carry out our conflict and identity checks, then discuss the route, the main requirements and how we charge.
Reviewing the position
We review your profile against the endorsement or award criteria and explain the realistic options.
Next steps
We agree in writing what we will do. Decisions are made by the Home Office, and no outcome or processing time can be guaranteed.
Working with Resolve
- Plain explanations of the requirements and the risks before anything is submitted
- Honest advice where another route may be more suitable, or where an application is unlikely to meet the rules
- Clear communication about your matter and the next steps
- Based in Watford, advising clients across Hertfordshire, London and England & Wales
Where we act
Our office is in Watford, Hertfordshire. We advise on UK immigration matters for clients in Hertfordshire, London and elsewhere, and can communicate by telephone, video and email where appropriate.
Frequently asked questions
Which immigration matters does Resolve deal with?
We offer a selected range of immigration services: Global Talent and Innovator Founder visas, spouse and partner visas, business immigration, sponsor licences, Indefinite Leave to Remain and British citizenship.
If your matter falls outside these services we will tell you promptly so that you can find the right adviser.
What is the first step in an immigration matter?
Tell us in outline about your circumstances, your current immigration status and any deadline. We carry out conflict and identity checks before advising substantively and will explain how we charge.
Please do not send passports or other documents with your first enquiry.
Start Your Enquiry
Tell us briefly what has happened and what you need. Email and telephone are both required so we can respond in the way that suits you.