Switch from Skilled Worker to Global Talent
09.08.2023
The Skilled Worker route is designed for individuals who have a qualifying job offer from a UK organisation capable of sponsoring their visa, while the Global Talent route is intended for those showcasing exceptional talent or remarkable potential in diverse fields like arts, technology, and engineering.
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Significant points for the switch and Global Talent
Skilled Worker Visa:
- Obligated to work for a specific UK company in a designated role.
Global Talent Visa:
- Allows work for any employer or even be self-employed.
Job Security & Freedom:
- Global Talent route offers heightened job security and choice.
- Global Talent route provides greater freedom and flexibility.
Other Considerations:
- The time spent on a Skilled Worker visa will contribute towards your Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) application under the Global Talent route, potentially enabling immediate eligibility or a substantial acceleration of the ILR process.
Transition Considerations:
- Transitioning from Skilled Worker to Global Talent visa is possible.
- Eligibility criteria must be met (Check your success rate with our test)
- Switching can now be done within the UK, no need to apply from home country.
Current Flexibility:
- Home Office has adopted a more flexible approach to switching.
- Restrictions primarily apply to specific visa holders like Visitors and Short-term Students.
Our Successful Case
Our client is a C-level executive within our client’s company with more than 9 years of experience. He is currently on a Skilled worker visa in the UK wishing to switch to the Global Talent route to be able to get his settlement earlier. One of the reasons the Global Talent visa is a quite attractive route to applicants is that the time spent on some of the other categories can be combined into years spent as a Global Talent Migrant in the UK. We have advised on the contents of reference letters as well as 10 pieces of evidence that must be submitted with the application. The case has been instantly summarised, and we were able to apply within just 2 weeks. The applicant has successfully switched from a Skilled worker visa and will be able to apply for settlement in only 2 years’ time.
How Sterling Law Can Assist
The Immigration Team at Sterling Law boasts extensive experience in advising on both the Skilled Worker and Global Talent visa pathways. Should you have any inquiries stemming from this article, please don’t hesitate to contact us for expert guidance. You can send us an email or alternatively, stay updated by following us on Twitter, Facebook, or LinkedIn.
