Please I would like to ask what next after stage one submission on the tech nation site , are we meant to fill any form with the UKVI / or on their website or on home office website? and is there a place to monitor activity on the application for stage 1?
Once you’ve submitted your Stage 1 application on the Tech Nation platform, the next steps are as follows:
Wait for the Decision: You’ll need to wait for Tech Nation to evaluate your application. This typically takes around 8 weeks, though it can sometimes be faster.
No UKVI Form for Stage 1: At this stage, you don’t need to fill out any forms with UKVI. The Stage 1 process is solely managed by Tech Nation to assess whether you meet the criteria for endorsement.
Monitor Your Application: While there isn’t a dedicated portal to monitor Stage 1 application activity, you can keep checking your application status on the Tech Nation website by clicking Preview. This allows you to see if the assessor is reviewing your application. Note that there’s no fixed pattern for edits, some applicants receive decisions without any edits, while others may see multiple edits and have to wait until the 8th week.
Outcome Notification: You’ll be notified of the endorsement decision via email from the Home Office. Be sure to regularly check your inbox, including your spam folder.
If you receive a successful endorsement, the details for proceeding to Stage 2 with UKVI will be included in the email. This is when you’ll need to apply for the visa on the UK Home Office website.