Hope everyone is doing well and more importantly safe.
I have been researching for last 6 months and I now ready to apply for the Global Talent Visa to Tech Nation (Techno-Business role) in the next 3 weeks. My recommendation letters/ evidences are lined up. I have NOT taken any help of an immigration lawyer and am planning to do this application by myself.
Request to clear a few doubts on my Global Talent Visa application:
Background:
- I am presently based in London. Just last month, I have just finished a 1-year full time Masters programme from a premier London Based institution
- I am already an MBA and a BEng (from India). I have a total of 16 years experience (all of it in India), but only the last 3 years in a NASDAQ listed Travel Technology Company. Previously I have also worked in Business Development roles in Consumer Goods, Retail and Manufacturing, which had digital elements to the role, but it was primarily Business (not Tech)
- Because of working in a Travel-Tech firm only within the last 5 years, I am planning to apply as Exceptional Promise (not Exceptional Talent). But I am worried that because I am 40 years and already have 16 years experience, would that be grounds for rejection for "Promise"?
- I currently do not have a job. Actually Early March 2020, I got a verbal confirmation from a UK based Digital Transformation company that they will sponsor my Tier-2 General work Visa. But unfortunately since then, due to Covid pandemic, the hiring is now frozen.
My current plan is to get a get a full-time job and then work on my Start-up idea which is in the Digital Technology sector - which is what I am mentioning in my Personal Statement.
But applying for the Global Talent Visa when I DO NOT have a job, would that impact my application?
- I am actually MENTORING Entrepreneurs on structured programmes for the Royal Academy of Engineering, UK and one more mentoring programme for my college. In my application, I am considering Key Criteria 2 - Proof of recognition for work outside your immediate occupation that has contributed to the advancement of the sector.
But with not having a current regular job, if I mention MENTORING as my CURRENT job, would that diminish my chances because then the "outside the immediate occupation" becomes the actual job. Or would it be better if I leave the Current Role / Current Company in the application, as a student?
- Is help from an immigration expert a must?
Thanks in advance. Stay safe.
Best
Yours truly