Stage 1

Topic	Replies	Views	Activity
IHS refund for after visa switch Hello everyone, I recently got endorsed by Tech nation while on a dependant visa (Tier 4). I have an existing paid IHS running since Feb 2022. As required for stage 2, I have made payment for IHS meant for 3yrs. I need…	10	35758	August 16, 2025
Stage 1 waiting times? Hello everyone. I’m just curious about the current waiting times in March-April 2022. Has anybody gotten a response recently? How long did it take? Thanks and good luck!	2864	137680	April 12, 2026
About the Stage 1 category	1	1985	January 5, 2022
Exceptional Promise - Evidence Review Help	0	11	April 12, 2026
Is a patent required to apply under OC1?	3	169	April 12, 2026
Profile Evaluation Request– Exceptional Promise (Digital Technology) – Satellite/EO Software Engineer	4	160	April 9, 2026
Stage 1 Review Request: Exceptional Talent (LOR, MC, OC2, OC3)	0	65	April 9, 2026
Request for review – GTV - Exceptional Talent endorsement application (Digital Technologies)	0	79	April 7, 2026
Exceptional Promise Application Guidance	0	66	April 7, 2026
Significant open source contributions as MC or OC2	3	372	April 4, 2026
👋 Stage 1 Review Request: Exceptional Talent (MC, OC2, OC3)	15	633	April 4, 2026
Request to review my case	1	94	April 4, 2026
Stage 1 - Reapplication advice (Product designer)	2	241	April 2, 2026
Mandatory Criteria	1	567	September 27, 2022
UK Global Talent Visa TechNation Stage 1 Mandatory and Optional Criteria Checklist	13	2276	April 1, 2026
REAPPLICATION Review Request: Exceptional Promise	3	257	March 31, 2026
Clarification on Leading Industry Experts	6	817	May 9, 2022
Clarification on evidence placement: Media recognitions (OC2 vs MC) and multiple awards under MC	1	131	March 30, 2026
Two stage one rejections	1	209	March 30, 2026
Profile Review: Exceptional Talent (CTO / Lead Architect) – AI, GovTech & Enterprise Scale	1	102	March 30, 2026
Help Determining My Eligibility / Application Evidence	0	354	February 26, 2024
Kindly review my evidence break down for Exceptional Promise	7	240	March 29, 2026
Digital Technology – Exceptional Talent – Is my evidence pack strong enough?	1	150	March 28, 2026
Inquiry on Optional Criteria Number 1	6	565	May 16, 2022
Help needed to appeal Mandatory Criteria (Exceptional Promise)	24	1528	March 25, 2026
Working in Tech Role For Non-tech Companies	3	400	April 18, 2025
Question regarding Mandaotry Criteria: Point 1	1	79	March 24, 2026
AI use for writing improvements	1	136	March 24, 2026
Eligibility for Exceptional Promise	4	703	March 8, 2023
Your answer cannot have non-English or special characters	2	122	March 21, 2026

IHS refund for after visa switch

Hello everyone, I recently got endorsed by Tech nation while on a dependant visa (Tier 4). I have an existing paid IHS running since Feb 2022. As required for stage 2, I have made payment for IHS meant for 3yrs. I need…

10

35758

August 16, 2025

Stage 1 waiting times?

Hello everyone. I’m just curious about the current waiting times in March-April 2022. Has anybody gotten a response recently? How long did it take? Thanks and good luck!