Clarification on Outsourcing and Eligibility for Evidence Submission

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Hello everyone,

I have a question regarding outsourcing and eligibility for the Global Talent Visa application.

I previously worked in my home country as a Technical Lead at a global IT service delivery company (ABC), where I worked on client projects. Later, I was transferred to the UK to work onsite for ABC’s UK client (XYZ Fintech Company). Currently, I am working for XYZ through ABC’s contract, but my Certificate of Sponsorship (COS) and visa were issued by ABC, and I receive my salary from ABC.

I would appreciate your insights on the following:

  1. Can I use evidence from my work for ABC’s clients while I was offshore (home country)?
  • Example: I worked on a Spain-based project remotely while at ABC. Would this count towards Mandatory or Optional Criteria?
  1. Can I use my current work for XYZ in the UK as evidence, even though my COS and salary are through ABC? I am doing highly technical development stuff in this company.
  • Will this be considered as outsourcing or consultancy, making it ineligible under Tech Nation guidelines?

Would love to hear from anyone with similar experiences or insights. Thanks in advance!

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Your work with Fintech through contract could qualify if XYZ operates as a product-led digital tech company. Focus on documenting specific technical contributions and measurable outcomes from your UK role, even under the outsourcing arrangement. Emphasize technical leadership in your evidence.

Remote client projects like the Spain work can be used if supported by client testimonials or performance metrics showing your direct impact. Consider obtaining recommendation letters from both companies to showcase different perspectives on your contributions.

Tech Nation primarily assesses the end client’s sector rather than the consulting structure. Include project summaries or organizational charts to clarify your technical role. Highlight any knowledge transfer or UK-specific benefits from your work, using simplified diagrams if code details are confidential.

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Thank you very much for the answer you provided. My current client company is a product-led digital tech company. I am doing latest technology stuffs here. I will present evidences about the technical contributions I have made as you mentioned. I can get endorsement letters from both companies. So I think that would be helpful for my application.