Tech Nation Tier 1 Exception Talent Visa applications quadruple leaves UK Government stunned

In light of the EU referendum, applications for Tech Nation Tier 1 Exception Talent Visa have more than quadrupled in the last year. The Tech Nation Tier 1 Exceptional Talent Visa was first introduced by the Conservative Party in 2014 in an attempt to make London the digital technology capital of Europe and to assist digital technology companies to recruit the retain the best talent from outside the EU.  

Substantial Increase in Tech Nation Tier 1 Exception Talent Visa

The Home Office received 380 Tech Nation Tier 1 Exception Talent Visa applications in the year ending April 2017. This was a significant improvement compared to last year when the Home Office only received 100 Tech Nation Tier 1 Exception Talent Visa applications and considering the fact that there is an annual cap of 200 Tech Nation Visas per year. Due to the upsurge of Tech Nation Tier 1 Exception Talent Visa, the Home Office were forced to allocate additional visas from other bodies that had not used up their allocated quotas.

It is suggested that specialist digital technology companies have accepted the UK’s imminent departure from the EU. Leading digital technology companies have started to recruit recognised industry experts in the digital technology field from outside the EU as it is not clear what rights EEA workers may have following the Brexit deal. Leaving the Brexit issue to one side, the UK has become one of the most attractive destinations for Applicants looking to thrive in the digital technology field.

What is a Tech Nation Tier 1 Exception Talent Visa?

The Tech Nation Tier 1 Exception Talent Visa scheme allows talented individuals from all around the world to apply to work in the digital technology sector in the UK. The Conservative Party introduced the Tech Nation Tier 1 Exception Talent Visa scheme in 2014 in an attempt to make London the digital technology capital of Europe. Since the introduction of the Tech Nation Tier 1 Exception Talent Visa scheme the UK has become the home to 8 of Europe’s top 20 universities, more than any other European Country. There are currently 1.64 million digital tech jobs in the UK and the digital sector is creating jobs twice as fast as the non-digital sector. It is clear the digital technology sector in the UK has made serious advancements in becoming the digital technology capital in Europe and the future looks promising for overseas Applicants.

Eligibility for Tech Nation Tier 1 Exception Talent Visa

The Tech Nation Tier 1 Exception Talent Visa comprises of two stages: Firstly you are required to be endorsed by a Designated Competent Body in your field. Each Designated Competent Body will have its own endorsement criteria. Generally, you will be required to demonstrate that you have potential to make significant contributions in your field of expertise or demonstrate that you have contributed as a market leader.

Stage 1 – Tech Nation Tier 1 Exceptional Talent Endorsement: Firstly you are required to be endorsed by a Designated Competent Body in your field. Each Designated Competent Body will have its own endorsement criteria. Generally, you will be required to demonstrate that you have potential to make significant contributions in your field of expertise or demonstrate that you have contributed as a market leader.

Stage 2 – Tech Nation Tier Exceptional Talent Visa Application: Once you have received a successful decision from a corresponding Designated Competent Body on your Stage 1 Endorsement application, you can then move on to the Stage 2 Visa Application, which is solely governed by the Home Office. UK visas and immigration applications can often be lengthy and complex, our team will be able to assist and guide you through your application to ensure that your application has the highest possibility to succeed.

Successful Tech Nation Tier 1 Exceptional Talent Visa Applications

Obtaining recommendation letters and evidence for your Stage 1 Endorsement application can be a complicated and daunting process as the Home Office imposes strict criteria for each specified document. Further, compiling a strong immigration application requires a professional approach, such that your application would have the highest possibility of success. Our team of experienced lawyers will be able to guide you through the process step by step.

If you are interested in applying under this route, our team of experienced and professionally qualified solicitors and barristers will be able to guide you through the process of making a Tech Nation Tier 1 Exceptional Talent visa application. We are regularly instructed by Tier 1 (Exceptional Talent) entrepreneurs and undertake a detailed review for Applicants and will be able to guide you through the process of making a Tech Nation Tier 1 Exceptional Talent visa application step by step and limit the possibility of failure by complying with the strict letter of the law.

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