Apply for Extension of Global Talent Visa - Specialist Immigration Solicitors

You can apply for an extension of your Global Talent visa from inside the UK through Priority or Super Priority Service if you are already in the UK under a Global Talent visa. Global Talent replaced Tier 1 (Exceptional talent) on 20 February 2020. Individuals with permission in the Tier 1 (Exceptional talent) route can apply for an extension or settlement under the Global Talent rules.

An application for extension of the Global Talent visa is made in accordance with the requirements as set out in Appendix Global Talent of the Immigration Rules. An application for extension of the Global Talent visa can be submitted to the UKVI through Priority or Super Priority Service to get a decision on your extension application faster.

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Requirements for Extension of a Global Talent Visa

An applicant applying for extension of the Global Talent visa must meet the following requirements as set out in Appendix Global Talent of the Immigration Rules:

Valid application: The applicant must submit a valid application in accordance with the requirements of a valid application as set out in Appendix Global Talent of the Immigration Rules.

Endorsement or prize not withdrawn or suspended: The applicant’s endorsement or prize must not have been withdrawn or suspended.

Points requirement: An applicant must earn 70 points according to the points table.

Age of the applicant: The applicant must be aged 18 or over on the date of application.

Immigration status requirement: The applicant's current leave to remain in the UK must be either as a Tier 1 Exceptional Talent migrant or a Global Talent migrant.

Suitability requirement: The applicant must not fall for refusal under Appendix Part Suitability of the Immigration Rules.

Not in breach of immigration laws: If applying for permission to stay, the applicant must not be:

• in breach of immigration laws, except that where the Exceptions for overstayers section of Part Suitability applies, that period of overstaying will be disregarded; or
• on immigration bail.

Points Table For Global Talent Visa Extension

An applicant applying for an extension of the Global Talent visa must be awarded 70 points based on the points table:

Requirement	Points available
An applicant applying for an extension of their permission: • has met the earned money requirement; and • if they were granted their initial application using an endorsement, has not had their endorsement withdrawn by the endorsing body.	70
Total number of points required in each case	70

Points for an Extension Application on the Global Talent Route

An applicant who has, or last had, permission on the Global Talent route and is applying for an extension of permission must meet the following requirements:

• the applicant must have earned money in the UK during their last period of permission in either:
  • a field related to the subject matter of their prize if they were granted their initial application using a prize listed in Appendix Global Talent: Prestigious Prizes; or
  • the field in which they were previously endorsed in the Global Talent route if they were granted their initial application using an endorsement; and
• if the applicant was granted their initial application using an endorsement:
  • the endorsement letter issued by a Home Office approved endorsing body must not have been withdrawn; and
  • the endorsing body must continue to be approved by the Home Office on the date of decision.

If the above requirements are met, 70 points will be awarded for an initial application on the Global Talent route.

Period and Conditions of Grant

Permission will be granted for the period of years requested by the applicant, up to a maximum of 5 years per application. There is no limit on the total period of permission that may be granted on the Global Talent route.

The grant will be subject to all the following conditions:

• no access to public funds; and
• work (including self-employment and voluntary work) permitted except for employment as a professional sportsperson (including as a sports coach); and
• study is permitted, subject to the ATAS condition in Appendix ATAS.

Priority/Super Priority Service for Global Talent Visa Renewal

As specialist immigration solicitors based in London, we are registered with the Home Office, UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) and its commercial partners UKVCAS Sopra Steria to provide Priority/Super Priority Service for an extension of a Global Talent visa whereby a decision on your Global Talent visa application will be made within 24 hours if you submit your application through Super Priority Service or within 5 working days if you submit your application through Priority Service.

Our immigration solicitors can prepare and submit your application for an extension of your Global Talent visa more quickly and secure a decision more quickly through the Priority or Super Priority Service. This way, you will not have to wait for months for a decision on your Global Talent visa application.

How Can We Help With a Global Talent Visa Extension?

Our specialist team of immigration solicitors can provide expert immigration advice and legal representation for your Global Talent visa extension application on a fixed-fee basis. Our immigration solicitors can legally represent you in your application for an extension of your Global Talent visa and carry out all the work on your application until the decision by the Home Office UKVI on your Global Talent visa application. The immigration casework to be carried out by our immigration solicitors about your application for an extension of your Global Talent visa will entail the following:

Advice on requirements: Our immigration solicitors will advise you on the requirements you must meet for your Global Talent visa extension application to be successful.

Documentary advice: Our immigration solicitors will prepare and email you a comprehensive list of supporting documents to be submitted with your application for an extension of your Global Talent visa.

Assessing documents: Our immigration solicitors will review your documents to ensure that all the documents you provide in support of your application for an extension of your Global Talent visa comply with the immigration rules' requirements.

Completing the application form: Our immigration solicitors will complete the relevant form for your Global Talent visa extension application.

Priority or Super Priority Service: If required, our immigration solicitors will submit your application for an extension of your Global Talent visa online through Priority Service for a decision within 5 working days, or through Super Priority Service for a decision within 24 hours.

Booking an appointment with the application centre: After the online submission of your application for an extension of your Global Talent visa, our immigration lawyers will book your appointment with the application centre for you to enrol your biometrics.

Detailed cover letter: Our specialist immigration solicitors will prepare a detailed cover letter in support of your application for an extension of your Global Talent visa to explain all the relevant legal requirements for your application to be approved by the Home Office UKVI.

Uploading documents online: Before the biometrics enrolment date, our immigration lawyers will upload all supporting documents for your application to extend your Global Talent visa.

Follow-up work: Our immigration lawyers will handle all necessary follow-up until the UKVI Home Office decides on your Global Talent visa extension application.

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Our Fixed Fees for Global Talent Visa Extension

Our fixed fee for your application to extend your Global Talent visa ranges from £1,500 + VAT to £2,500 + VAT. Our fixed fee will cover all our work on your application for an extension of Global Talent visa from inside the UK, including advising on documents, checking your documents, completing the application form and submitting the application online, booking an appointment for biometrics enrolment, preparing a cover letter in support of the application, uploading all supporting documents to be considered in support of the application, and carrying out all other follow up work until decision by the Home Office UKVI on your application.

Our agreed fixed fee will depend on the complexity of your case and the volume of work involved in your application. You will make an initial payment of half our fee when we start working on your matter, and the remaining half is due once we have fully prepared the application and it is ready for submission.

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FAQs - Extension of a Global Talent Visa

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