Hello,
I have a job offer from a Russel Group UK university as an Assistant Professor.
I had first decided to apply for the Skilled Worker Visa. As a prerequisite for this visa, I applied for the ATAS (Academic Technology Approval Scheme) clearance which was rejected. My review application for the ATAS refusal is still under process. However, since this review application is taking too long, the University and I are considering applying for the Global Talent Visa (via route 1 - job offer as an academic) instead of the Skilled Worker Visa.
I have the following questions:
1. Some University guidelines (e.g., Cambridge, Bath) mention that typically Senior Lecturer/Reader and senior roles thereon access this route. However, I have also seen a couple of cases recently where applicants with a job offer as Lecturer were successful for GTV under route 1. I would like to know what could I do to increase my chances to receive GTV under route 1 as an Assistant Professor. In particular, how should the University draft the support letter to portray that leading a research programme is a significant function of the role?
2. Would the previous ATAS refusal (and ongoing review application for that refusal) affect my application for a Global Talent Visa?
3. If this board allows for it, I would also like to receive recommendations for immigration advisors/lawyers.
Thank you.
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