Tech Nation
Technical and business talent in digital technology, including founders and product leaders.
See criteriaUK Global Talent visa · Stage 1 specialists
Your work deserves a Global Talent endorsement case that stands out
We help professionals, researchers and creatives prepare the Stage 1 endorsement: the right endorsing body, the right evidence, and letters that meet the published criteria.
We are experts in the Stage 1 endorsement application for the UK Global Talent Visa. For immigration advice, please seek the services of an immigration solicitor.
6endorsing bodies covered
20+countries our clients come from
30 minfree first consultation
IndiaUAEUSANigeriaCanadaPakistanKenyaBrazilEuropeand more
Choose your field
Which endorsing body assesses you?
Your field decides the endorsing body. Each page sets out its published criteria, evidence and letter rules.
Digital technology
Natural and medical sciences
The Royal Society
Active researchers in the sciences, medicine, mathematics and computer science.
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Engineering research
Royal Academy of Engineering
Active researchers in engineering, in academia, industry or government.
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Humanities and social sciences
The British Academy
Active researchers in economics, law, history, languages, politics and more.
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Funded research teams
UKRI
Researchers named on a qualifying grant from an endorsed funder.
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Arts and culture
Arts Council England
Artists, plus film and TV, fashion, architecture and design through partner bodies.
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Find my endorsing bodyHow we work
Three steps, one focus: your endorsement
- 01
Find your route
The free eligibility check or a 30-minute consultation shows which endorsing body and category fit, and what is missing.
- 02
Build the evidence
We plan your evidence and letters against that endorsing body's published criteria, and tell you honestly how long a credible case will take.
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Review before you submit
We review your CV, personal statement, letters and evidence for consistency with the criteria before you apply.
Step 1 is free. In 30 minutes we look at your field, your evidence and what is missing.
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What clients say
“The team understood my profile better than I did myself. They showed me evidence in my own career that I had never thought to include. Endorsed in under 4 weeks.”
“As an academic, I was overwhelmed by the peer review requirements. The team guided me through every step. My endorsement came through in 6 weeks.”
“I did not think my art career was strong enough. The team proved me wrong by helping me see the international impact of my work. Now I am exhibiting in London.”
Want the same clarity on your own profile? Start with a free 30-minute call.
Book a free callLed by the founder
Mihir Thaker, Founder
Mihir set up Tier 1 Global Talent Visa to work on one thing: the Stage 1 endorsement. He reads each endorsing body's published criteria closely and tells you plainly where your evidence stands, including when a profile needs more time.
What is the Stage 1 endorsement?
Most Global Talent applicants first need an endorsement from a Home Office approved endorsing body, such as Tech Nation or the Royal Society. That is Stage 1. The visa application to the Home Office comes after it, as Stage 2.
Do you help with the visa application itself?
No. We are experts in the Stage 1 endorsement application for the UK Global Talent Visa. For immigration advice, please seek the services of an immigration solicitor.
Do I need a job offer?
No. Some research routes are linked to a UK post or grant, and each endorsing body page explains which.
How long does it take to prepare an application?
It depends on where your evidence stands today. Some profiles are close to ready. Others need months of work to build recognition and secure the right letters. We tell you plainly at the first conversation.
What happens in the free consultation?
A 30-minute call about your background. We look at which endorsing body and category fit, what evidence you already have and what is missing. We do not promise any outcome.
Find out where your evidence stands
Start with the free eligibility check, or talk it through with us for 30 minutes.