On 9 August 2011, the UK Border Agency will bring into force the new "Exceptional Talent" category under Tier 1 of the points based immigration system. The Exceptional Talent category will be limited to 1,000 individuals in the first year. It facilitates migration for those who have been recognised, or have the potential to be recognised, as leaders in the fields of science, humanities, engineering and the arts.
The category will be overseen by world-renowned 'competent bodies': the Royal Society; Arts Council England; the Royal Academy of Engineering; and the British Academy.
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