Tier 1 (Exceptional Talent) route available from 9 August 2011

On 20 July 2011 the UKBA announced that the new Tier 1 (Exceptional Talent) category of the Points Based System will open on 9 August 2011.

Non EEA nationals who are active researchers in academic, industry or government research institutions can apply under the Exceptional Talent worker category if:

  • They are demonstrated to be world leaders in their field (exceptional talent); or
  • They have demonstrated the potential to become world leaders in their field (exceptional promise).

The following summarises the details available to date:

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