Yesterday the Home Office released an update in respect of applicants who wish to make applications under the Global Talent, Start-up or Innovator visa categories and who may have been unable to do so due to COVID-19.
Global Talent visa
The updated COVID-19 guidance confirms that where an endorsement from an endorsing body has expired because the applicant has not been able to make an application for a visa, the endorsement will still be accepted if both:
- it was granted on or after 24 January 2020; and
- the applicant applies for their Global Talent visa before 1 January 2021
Applications that do not meet these requirements will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Start-up or Innovator visa
If an applicant applying under the Start-up or Innovator visa categories has been unable to travel to the UK resulting in the endorsement expiring, the guidance confirms that they may still be eligible for a visa. All cases in these circumstances will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
If you have any queries about applying for a Global Talent, Start-up or Innovator visa, or if you are concerned about your status in the UK, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Please note that the information in this blog is current at the date and time of posting. The situation regarding policy and guidance based on the COVID-19 pandemic is subject to change at short notice. We shall be monitoring all aspects of UK immigration which may be impacted by the coronavirus closely, so please do keep updated with further blogs and articles which we will be posting on this site.
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