Skilled Worker Visa Dependants: Adding Your Family
Partners and children of Skilled Worker visa holders can apply as dependants. This article covers eligibility, fees, evidence of relationship, work and study rights, and the process for applying together or joining later.
UK Skilled Worker Certificate of Sponsorship Explained
The Certificate of Sponsorship is the formal record linking the sponsored worker to the job and the sponsor. This article explains what information it contains, how it is issued, the timeline between assignment and visa application, and common errors that delay or invalidate applications.
Global Talent Visa to ILR: The 3-Year Fast Track
Global Talent Exceptional Talent endorsement holders can apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain after 3 years, faster than most other UK visa routes. This article covers the requirements, the evidence of continued contribution to the field, and the practical timing.
Self-Employment on Global Talent Visa: Rules and Tax
The Global Talent visa permits self-employment without restriction. This article covers the practicalities: registering as self-employed with HMRC, the tax position, National Insurance, and how self-employed income counts for settlement and other purposes.
Global Talent Visa UK 2026 - After Tech Nation Closed
Tech Nation, the long-running endorsing body for Global Talent digital technology applications, closed in 2023. This article covers the successor arrangements, the digital technology endorsement criteria, and what applicants who started with Tech Nation needed to know about the transition.
Global Talent Science and Academic Route Explained
Global Talent for science and academia is endorsed by the Royal Society, Royal Academy of Engineering, British Academy and UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). This article covers each body's scope, the criteria for endorsement and the UKRI Endorsed Funder route for established researchers.
Global Talent Arts and Culture Endorsement Route
Arts Council England endorses Global Talent applications in fine art, design, theatre, dance, music, film, fashion, architecture and related fields. This article covers the evidence expected, the sub-sectors and how applicants build their endorsement case.
