Hi
I received my endorsement for Exceptional Talent on Mar-04th.
Me and my family were thinking of applying around end of May. however , regarding all the issues with Tech Nation, Do you recommend me to apply ASAP or can I wait until I will be ready for relocation (with my wife and 2 kids).
Tech nation has no say in your stage 2 application. After you have received your endorsement, Tech nation hands are off the process. Going forward, you are dealing directly with the UK home office. Just that after endorsement, you have 3 months to apply for the visa as the endorsement is only valid for 3 months. If you feel May is when you would be prepared for the 2nd stage then you are still within the time frame.
All fingers crossed. Applications vary, so don’t use someone else’s application to measure yours. Besides the official timeframe is 8 weeks after submission. Have you got any edits since submission?
I would also take ILR into the account. if you are requesting visa for 5 years for the dependants, ILR has eligibility requirements regarding to the entry and when the visa was issued. You would want to be able to apply ILR when they still on the visa so make sure you check those.
Don’t be worried… I have seen instances here where no single edits and applications turned out successful. I understand how nervous you could be right now. All the best!
I got endorsed for Global talent March 2nd 2023. My two kids do not have an international passport ( we have applied for it) . However, its looking like the passport will be out in May- My worry is, what if the passport doesn’t come out in May and given that we only have 3months timeframe to apply for Stage 2. What do you advice.
Thanks for revert. Just need another confirmation around - “Can my partner remain on a Tier 2 dependent visa while I switch to a global talent visa?”