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A Full Guide on How to Get a Letter of Recommendation

You must have three docs called “Letter of Recommendation” for Global Talent Visa. Find the right person and check his/her eligibility.

From October 2019, policy regarding Letter of Recommendation has changed. Now an applicant for Tier 1 Exceptional Talent Visa in Digital Technology must have three docs called “Letter of Recommendation”. Not just two like before. However, some immigration lawyers think that this change will positively influence the whole ecosystem. But I have been in your shoes. I know how big a headache you have now. So let’s clarify the main points about the letter of recommendation (additionally to formal requirements). What main steps you need to do and how to get it.

1 out of 3: which referee for Recommendation Letter is the best?

This question was my problem since I was looking for a referee for Letter of Recommendation and was applying for my Tier 1 Exceptional Talent Visa. In general, the criteria seems to be pretty obvious and clear. Any senior manager with direct relation to you as an employee or contractor will fit. But… If there are no line managers who can provide this letter now, what to do?

Electronic Signature on Letter of Recommendation

There is a direct requirement that Letter of Recommendation must be signed. But what to do if your referee cannot sign it physically?

Who cannot give you a powerful Letter of Recommendation?

Today at the Forum I got a question to me about the powerful Letter of Recommendation.

“Hi Andrii, Please can you help explain what this below mean with respect to the letter of recommendation requirements for Tier 1 Exceptional Talent Visa.

“Letters from individuals within service-based organisations (i.e. consultants, agencies, outsourcers, service/process delivery) are generally not considered appropriate”

Key Criteria: Innovation by You as a Team Member

Key Criteria is one of the measurements of Exceptional Talent or Exceptional Promise. Today I got a question from an applicant about this. Hence, I would like to share my thoughts with each new applicant for Global Talent Visa.

BRP Collection and Freedom of Move

Today I got a question about BRP collection. The successful applicant asked me about this. He survived after Stage 1 with Personal Statement and other tricky moments but Stage 2 isn’t completely easy. We have hidden hurdles here as well.

5 honest reasons to apply for Endorsement Review

Today I got a question from Chris about non-Endorsement Review for Tier 1 Exceptional Talent Visa. All we know about the Review process which is clearly explained in the updated Home Office Guidelines. But, as you see, the question is slightly not about the legal stuff but about life.

Feedback on Personal Statement

Traditionally I get drafts of Personal Statements from prospect Tier 1 Exceptional Talent Visa applicants. I read them and provide feedback on Personal Statement. In other words, I share my own opinion about their documents. Today I decided to make one of my feedback public. Since the problems that I have found in this statement, are quite frequent, I decided to publish it here too so more people will get an extra clue what to write in these incredibly important documents. Surely, all confidential information is anonymized.

10 Dead Reasons For Endorsement Rejection As Exceptional Talent

Today I took ten official reasons from the real-life letters about Endorsement Rejection in Global Talent Visa. It is a piece of sad news to get such letter after such laborious preparations for Tier 1 Exceptional Talent Visa application. That’s why to avoid getting this unlucky decision; you must check your visa application regarding its compliance with the issues mentioned below.

First Steps to Apply for Tier 1 Exceptional Talent Visa?

Today we go to basics how to apply for Tier 1 Exceptional Talent Visa. I got a simple question from my reader: “Hello, I am interested in applying for Tier 1 Exceptional Talent Visa. How can I start the process?”. Hence, in this post, I will pay attention to the first steps to launch the significant and life-changing process of moving to the United Kingdom with this unique visa.