GLOBAL TALENT VISA RECOMMENDATION LETTER; ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW
The Global Talent Visa is a Tier 1 Visa that allows the best tech talent from around the world to come and work in the UK’s digital technology sector. Contributing their cutting-edge expertise,
creativity and innovation to maintain the UK’s position at the forefront of the global digital economy.
BENEFIT
With the Global Talent Visa, you can bring your family with you to the UK, you can work
for any company of your choice, you can register and build your own company, and you can work for yourself.
Additionally, after a 3–5 year period, you can get your ILR and eventually become a UK
citizen if you choose to. Beyond these, it has a very fast procession timeline and doesn’t require any proof of funds or english tests. But before you apply for the Visa, you need to seek an endorsement from a body called Tech Nation. Afterward, you then use this endorsement to apply for your Global Talent Visa at the UK Home Office.
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE GLOBAL TALENT VISA
To get this endorsement, you have to submit 15 documents, each within 1000 words
and 3 pages, which include:
- Your Personal Statement — 1 document
- Your CV — 1 document
- Your pieces of evidence — 10 documents
- Your Recommendation Letters — 3 documents
I’ll tell you exactly how to get and turn in strong recommendation letters for the Global Talent Visa.
Also Read : Why Your Global Talent Visa Application is Being Rejected
REQUIREMENTS FOR RECOMMENDATION LETTERS
When submitting your application for Endorsement, Tech Nation requires three letters of recommendation from three different well-established organizations acknowledged as experts in the digital technology field. Each person who writes a letter for you must:
- Know your work and be a senior member of their organization (Not necessarily your company)
- The letter must be about your Global Talent application (you cannot use a letter that was written for another reason)
- Explain how the author knows the applicant and knows the applicant’s achievements in the relevant field.
- How does the author consider the applicant’s ability that show exceptional talent or promise
- The contribution the applicant would make to the UK digital economy.
All these must be;
- Be typed and dated
- Be signed by the author, or by someone on behalf of the organization recommending you
- Include a telephone number and email address,and the organization’s logo and registered address, if applicable
- Come with the author’s CV (or other proof of their credentials that the endorsing body will accept)
NOTE
Letters that are deemed by Tech Nation to be duplicates or templates, or closely matching the contents of evidence submitted by other applicants, may be considered fraudulent or not acceptable as evidence for endorsement.
DO NOT COPY!!
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These recommendation letters must be up to 3 single sides of A4 paper, excluding the author’s credentials and contact details
ASKING FOR RECOMMENDATION
So how do you find these people and ask them to recommend you?
I get asked this question a lot.
The answer?
Very simply — leverage your best relationships in tech.
First, understand that we are always one or two relationships away from anyone we need to reach. If you can’t find that person, which is rare, then look for someone who knows someone who knows that person.
Then get their contact, email, and phone number and shoot your shot strategically. Of course, you want to come from a place of value.
Dear Recommender,
I hope you’re well.
Well done on your incredibly inspiring works across the ecosystem. I’m in the process of applying for the UK Global Talent Visa and want to ask if you could kindly write me a strong recommendation letter.
If you are writing to your previous/current employer
I thoroughly enjoyed my time as.. [ here describe your relationship to the recommender].
As my [CEO/manager], I believe you could honestly and effectively vouch for the [list of skills or qualifications] I’ve demonstrated during our time together.
I appreciate you considering my request. The deadline for submitting the letter is [date].
I’ve attached an updated version of my [resume/brag sheet], as well as the details on the letter specification. If you need any additional information, don’t hesitate to contact me.
Thank you for your time and support.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
I hope this was helpful.
Let's get into frequent questions i am always asked
Question 1
Could you tell me if the three mandatory recommendation letters must be from UK-based organizations?
Answer
No, it’s not a must that the three recommendations come from UK-based organizations. It could be from C-Suite executives of tech organizations in your home country.
Question 2
Does the recommendation have to come from the individual or from the company?
Answer
It has to come from the Individual, not the company. The individual must write about how they know you, how long, your works and accomplishments, and how you’d be of great value to the UK, etc. Also, the person has to be a Senior Executive.
Question 3
Can someone who entered the UK through the care visa route switch to the global talent visa?
Answer
Yes you can switch routes to the Global Talent visa as long as you meet the requirements
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