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ARTICLE · 04 FEBRUARY 2020

Tier 1 (Exceptional Talent) Visa Replaced By Global Talent Visa

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Effective February 20, 2020, the Tier 1 (Exceptional Talent) Visa will be rebranded as the Global Talent Visa. More foreign workers will be eligible for the new program.

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At a Glance

  • Effective February 20, 2020, the Tier 1 (Exceptional Talent) Visa will be rebranded as the Global Talent Visa. More foreign workers will be eligible for the new program.
  • Under the program, individuals who are leaders in their fields of science, engineering, digital technology and arts and culture will be able to enter and work in the United Kingdom on a path to permanent residence. 
  • Applicants will be required to obtain endorsement from a government-approved endorsing body.

The situation

According to a new Statement of Changes, effective February 20, 2020, the Tier 1 (Exceptional Talent) Visa will be replaced by the Global Talent Visa, which will expand the existing route by allowing scientists, researchers and other qualifying foreign nationals to enter and work in the United Kingdom and in most cases provide an accelerated path to permanent residence.

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