Stage 1 waiting times?

Sorry mate please try for appeal

Can someone help me here please

@Sunil What do you need help with?

Hi, Have you heard back? i submitted my docs on 20th march, refered on April 14th, havent heard back yet, almost 2 months since application

Yeah, I heard back on the 23rd of April. I was not endorsed.

@Raphael, I’m planning to apply for the Tech Nation endorsement under the Exceptional Promise route by the end of this month. However, I have a concern regarding my visa timeline and would really appreciate some guidance.

My current visa is valid until 7 July 2026, and based on current timelines, it seems unlikely that I will receive a decision on my endorsement application before my visa expires.

Given this situation, I’m unsure about the best course of action to ensure I can continue working without any disruption and maintain my legal right to work in the UK.

Specifically, I have a few questions:

  1. Would it be advisable to apply for another visa (e.g., FLR or alternative route) while my Tech Nation endorsement is in progress?
  2. Is it possible or recommended to proceed with the Global Talent Visa application in parallel, even if my current visa is nearing expiry?
  3. Are there any bridging options or visa extensions available that would allow me to remain employed legally while waiting for the endorsement decision?

I am currently employed and want to ensure there is no gap in my right to work.

Any insights or experiences would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance for your help.

Hi @Sunil
@Francisca_Chiedu @Tolubal Answered. All the best.

Sorry to hear that, did you appeal?

Sorry to hear . Please try to appeal

What is the current appeal timeline now? Been waiting for a response for 3 weeks now.