Hello everyone,
I applied for the Exceptional Talent visa, but my application was rejected. I’m seeking help to better understand the feedback I received from Tech Nation. I have been recognised as a leading talent in the digital technology sector (MC) and have met optional criteria OC3, but I did not succeed in meeting OC2.
Assessment panel feedback:
The candidate has applied with optional criteria 2 and 3 (work outside occupation and impact). The candidate has not provided sufficient information to endorse for exceptional talent.
The candidate has demonstrated they have been recognised as a leading talent in the digital technology sector in the last five years. The candidate has shared information on scaling his games company, some public speaking and blogs, and letters of reference (note one is missing a signature). Together, these are sufficient to show how he has led the growth of a product-led tech business and has some recognition in the sector.
The candidate has significant technical, commercial or entrepreneurial contributions to the field as a founder of a product-led digital technology company. The candidate has shared some of his work driving the growth of Cassagi and Cassa Games. This is supported with his grants that have been won alongside commercial sales.
The candidate has not demonstrated recognition for work beyond the his occupation that contributes to the advancement of the field. The candidate has shared information on speaking at Game Days Slovakia and mentoring new talent. The candidate’s mentoring, while laudable, does not show the required structure and selection per the guidelines. The candidate speaking at Games Day was part of the panel and does not show a track record, so without additional evidence couldn’t be shown to advance the field.
After reading the panel feedback, I found the first three paragraphs to be positive. Paragraph 4 addresses OC2 and explains in detail why my evidence was insufficient, which I agree with. It seems that if I provide additional evidence for the OC2 criteria, I might be able to meet the requirements for the Talent Visa.
However, what confuses me is part of the document; Feedback - further details.
Feedback – further details
People who enter through Global Talent are expected to have an outstanding track record/career history. The reviewers felt that the applicant’s track record was sufficiently strong to be endorsed under Global Talent.
No
The strength of the evidence as presented in the supporting statement(s), persuaded the reviewers that the applicant met the mandatory and optional criteria and should therefore be endorsed under Global Talent.
No
The reviewers felt the application demonstrated that the applicant’s presence in the UK will be of sufficient merit to be endorsed for entry through the Global Talent route.
No
The reviewers felt that there was sufficient evidence within the application to demonstrate that the applicant could be considered a leader/potential leader in the field of digital technology.
No
The reviewers confirm that the age of the evidence submitted as part of the application sufficiently shows that the applicant has demonstrated exceptional talent or promise within the last 5 years.
No
All decisions are marked as “NO,” which, from my perspective, contradicts what is stated in the assessment panel feedback.
Is my understanding correct or wrong?
Also, does this mean that if I improve OC2 and meet all the mandatory and optional criteria, these responses will change to “YES”?
Thank you all for your help and support.
Martin
