How Our Legal Expertise Secured a Global Talent Visa for a Leading Game Developer
Securing a Global Talent visa can be a challenging process, particularly for those whose achievements go beyond their direct occupation. Recently, our Sterling law team successfully guided a distinguished game programmer and designer through this journey with helping her secure a Global Talent visa to continue her work in the United Kingdom.
Our client is a seasoned game programmer and designer with over nine years of experience in developing PC, Console, VR, and Mobile games. She combines technical skills with entrepreneurial drive. Her main achievements include co-founding a game development startup, being directly involved in game creation, and securing significant investment to fuel her company’s growth. Her focus was on the development of advanced gameplay mechanics, diverse character narratives, and successful apps for popular children’s TV shows. In addition to her technical contributions, our client has been an active voice in the technological community with encouraging diversity in gaming, mentoring game developers, and teaching programming to young girls. Her work extends beyond her occupation, contributing significantly to the advancement of the technology sector.
With this in mind, our legal team developed a strategic approach to build her case for the Global Talent visa. The strategy focused on two key aspects of Recognition Beyond the Occupation and Significant Contributions in a Leadership Role. With the first key aspect, we demonstrated how our client’s contributions outside her primary role have advanced the field of technology. This included her mentorship roles, public presentations on technology, and her efforts to inspire the next generation of female tech talent. With the second aspect, we highlighted her technical, commercial, and entrepreneurial contributions to a co-founder and leader in a product-led digital technology company. Our client has obtained significant investment in her startup, which demonstrated her impact in the tech industry.
One of the main challenges is securing endorsement from Tech Nation, the endorsing body for Global Talent visas in the digital technology sector. Tech Nation is known to refuse applications often, as the applicants’ evidence may not prove their contributions beyond their occupation with clarity. They are also known to question whether organisations that applicants work for are well-known and respected in the industry.
Our team’s expertise in addressing these common issues was key to our client’s success. We built a detailed and strong case, ensuring that every piece of evidence clearly demonstrated her impact and significance. We provided thorough explanations and context to avoid any ambiguity that might lead to refusal. With this, our client successfully received an endorsement from Tech Nation. She is now set to continue her bright career in the UK, contributing to the tech industry with her unique expertise in skills game development and having an entrepreneurial vision. This success story highlights the importance of an accurately prepared case when applying for a Global Talent visa. Our legal team’s profound understanding of the endorsement process and the common problems applicants face supported us in navigating the complexities of the application.
If you are a tech professional looking to advance your career in the UK, our experienced team is here to help you secure your Global Talent visa. Contact us today to learn more about how we can assist you in achieving your career goals.
