The past 5 years limit requirement for Exceptional Talent Optional Criteria evidences

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#1

Hello,

Is there a requirement for Exceptional Talent Optional Criteria evidences to be related to things happened in the past 5 years?

In the guide I see that this requirement written only for the Mandatory criteria:

How do I demonstrate that I have been recognised as (or recognised as having the potential to be) a leading talent in the digital technology sector in the last 5 years?

Any activity you are providing as evidence of recognition should have occurred within the past 5 years.

However, I don’t see such requirement for Optional Criteria. Does this mean that evidences for Optional Criteria can be related to things happened earlier or am I missing something?

I just got a rejection by this reason, and I’m quite confused, because I can’t see such requirement in the guide.

Thanks in advance!

#2

Hi @denis,

To your question, “I think” the answer is yes (all pieces of evidence you’re submitting should have occurred within the last 5 years) even though this wasn’t expressly stated in the optional criteria.

Although, I think it’d be helpful if you can share the actual feedback from Tech nation so that you can get more concrete feedback from the experienced folks here.

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#3

It’s a fair point, as I don’t think Tech Nation is exceptionally clear in the guide, but it’s my understanding that all pieces of evidence must be from the last 5 years.

#4

You keep saying experienced folks, you gave the correct response.

#5

It is also in optional criteria one. Generally, all evidence must be within five years

#6

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I’m yet to get an endorsement.
Submitted my application last month.

#7

It does not matter. Most of the consultants are not recipients of the visa, but a have a good understanding of the requirements stated in the tech nation guide. I wish you a successful outcome in your application.

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