Hi,
If someone is already in UK on dependent visa and working in digital technology field. Do they need to leave UK and then apply for stage2? (If stage 1 is successful)
Usual disclaimer: I am not a lawyer and it is not legal advice. Neither I work for Tech Nation or represent Tech Nation.
It does appear that it should be possible. There’s a list of visa from which one cannot switch to Global Talent on this page: https://www.gov.uk/global-talent/switch-to-this-visa. However it might be not up to date or not exhaustive, so I’d suggest seeking legal advice from a qualified adviser.
AFAIK, no need. I know of examples of such applicants who completed their switch without needing to leave UK.
Thanks. And does it mean that you will get ILR after 2 years in GT visa, if you have already spent 1 year on dependent worked permitted visa?
It does appear so (on the surface), but I’d suggest checking with immigration adviser to be sure.
Update: please forget what I just said. According to the immigration rules time spent in the UK on the dependent visa will not be taken into account for settlement:
- GT 11.3. The qualifying period must consist of time with continuous permission on any of (or any combination of), the following routes:
- (a) Global Talent; or
- (b) Innovator; or
- (c) Skilled Worker; or
- (d) T2 Minister of Religion; or
- (e) T2 Sportsperson; or
- (f) Tier 1 Migrant, other than Tier 1 (Graduate Entrepreneur).
from: Immigration Rules - Immigration Rules Appendix Global Talent - Guidance - GOV.UK