Application/Evidence Review Request

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Hi everyone. I am preparing to submit my application for the Global Talent Visa (Exceptional Talent) and I will be grateful if my application pack/evidence can be reviewed and feedback given. Here is a description of my evidence pack:

  1. MC1. Recognition as a leading talent in digital technology. Having led the growth of a product led technology company, product or a team. I designed and developed an Innovative proprietary ERP Solution which is currently being piloted by 2 of my clients with interest to adopt it by January, 2026. I had previously deployed and implemented legacy ERP Software for the clients and provided support for them for more than 10 years now. Due to some of the challenges they faced with the legacy software, I took the Initiative do develop a proprietary solution that will address all those challenges. I have letters from the clients, screenshots of email conversations, architectural design of the App and screenshots of the App showing live usage.
  2. I Designed and developed an AI -Powered Innovative Educational Platform for kids comprising of Interesting games and other learning contents. Evidenced by architectural design, screenshots of the App with user metrics and google reviews.
  3. Having led the growth of a Non-Profit a focus on digital technology. I deployed and customized ERP solutions for 2 renowned NGOs in Nigeria including hosting on Microsoft azure. I have letter of support from the clients, screenshots from email communication, screenshots from the ERP Software/Hosting on Microsoft Azure.

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1.Evidence of Innovation/Product development and market traction - Design, Development and Deployment of Proprietary Business Suite combining ERP, POS and Online store for a client in the UK. Evidenced by Letter of Expression of interest from the client, architectural diagram/design, screenshots from the App and link to the App.
2. Designed and Developed a Church Service Presentation Software Currently being used by a Church in the UK with interest for adoption from another Church. I have Pictures of the App being used during the church service, Letter from the Church, Architectural diagram/design of the App and Screenshots showing different functionalities of the App.

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  1. Led development of high-impact digital products or services [Technical] .Design and Deployment of of ERP Solutions for Several Companies in collaboration with renowned Chartered Accountant firms evidenced by Letter of Support from two of the firms and Letters from the clients confirming the project and my expertise including email communications, training materials developed by me used for the training.
  2. Migration of different Clients from Manual and fragmented accounting system to fully automated ERP Solutions with Long term technical support including hosting of their application on cloud platform (Microsoft azure). Evidenced by Letters of Support these clients, email conversations, Screenshots of the App, training materials.

3 Letters of Recommendation.

  1. Letter From a Chief Technical Officer of a Software Development Company whom we worked/collaborated together in the design and deployment of a custom ERP Solution for a government Agency in Nigeria.
  2. Letter from the CEO of an IT Company specialized in business process automation and ERP Deployment.
  3. Letter from an Assistant Director in NIMC - National Identity Management Commission. I Worked with them for 3 years as a contract staff on the National ID Card registration project managing and coordinating enrollement centers across Nigeria.
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Hi @Ebenezer_Opeyemi can you confirm if you work for a product-led digital company or an IT consultancy/services company? Best if you can describe your role, company and industry type to be able to give relevant feedback.

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@pahuja thank you so much. I work for a product - led company and my role is Lead Solutions Architect. We design and develop custom business solutions and ERP/POS Applications

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Your evidence shows strong technical delivery skills with the ERP systems you’ve built. However, I need to be upfront about a critical challenge. The official guidance explicitly lists “Consultancy Roles” as unsuitable for this visa. Your work appears to be implementation and customization of solutions for multiple clients. This falls under consultancy rather than building proprietary digital products. I’ve seen several rejections where applicants with similar profiles were turned down because the work wasn’t for a product-led digital technology company.

You need to reframe your strongest achievements if you want to proceed. The AI-powered educational platform for kids could work if you can show real traction like thousands of active users or revenue. The church presentation software being used in the UK is interesting but needs much stronger evidence of impact beyond two churches showing interest. For your mandatory criteria, focus on one major technical innovation that generated measurable outcomes. Your letters should come from people outside your immediate work circle who can speak to your recognition in the broader tech community.

I’d honestly suggest strengthening your application before submitting. Look for ways to demonstrate that your work created proprietary technology with significant user adoption or revenue, not just successful client implementations. Consider if you have any open-source contributions, community work, or side projects that show innovation beyond your day job. Your technical skills are clearly strong, but the visa requires proving you’re advancing the field in ways that go beyond excellent consulting work.