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Hi friends,

I’m Steve, a UI/UX and Product Designer with over four years of experience. I’m sharing this breakdown to help anyone applying for the UK Global Talent Visa. Below are the documents I submitted for my successful application:

Personal Statement (1000 words)

CV (3 Pages)

3 Recommendation Letters
1.Recommendation Letter from AI-powered Logistics Company CEO
2.Recommendation Letter from Fintech Firm CEO
3.Recommendation Letter from Another Fintech Firm CEO

Evidence Submitted

Mandatory Criteria: Demonstrating Recognition as a Leading Talent in Digital Technology

MC (A) - Awards and Recognition for Contributions to Digital Technology
Tech Award: I included the tech award I received for my impact in the technology sector, along with a publication about the award and a list of other recipients.
Media Mention: I provided clips from newspaper features and magazines where my work was highlighted.
Media Recognition: I submitted evidence of being interviewed about my career in product design by a reputable newspaper.

MC (B) - Evidence of Technical Contribution at an AI-Powered Logistics Company
I described my role as the Founding Product Designer at the AI-powered logistics company.
I included screenshots showcasing my impact and achievements within the company.
I provided evidence of the product design process on Figma and Slack team communications.

MC (C) - Proof of High Earnings
I submitted three months’ worth of pay slips demonstrating a high salary and compared this to the average earnings of product designers in Nigeria.

MC (D) - Reference Letter from the AI-Powered Company’s CTO
To support my claim of significant technical contribution, I included a reference letter from the company’s CTO.

Optional Criteria 2: Recognized Contributions Beyond My Immediate Occupation

OC2 (A) - Contribution to Nigeria’s Tech Industry Beyond My Day-to-Day Work
I was invited to speak about tech and my product design career on two television stations and one radio station.
I provided screenshots and recordings of these speaking engagements.

OC2 (B) - Contribution to the Tech Industry Through Technical Article Publications
I had ten technical articles published on various tech blogs and newspapers.
I provided screenshots, links to these articles, and readership metrics.

OC2 (C) - Reference Letter from an Industry Leader
I included a reference letter detailing my contributions beyond my day-to-day work.

Optional Criteria 3: Significant Technical, Commercial, or Entrepreneurial Contributions

OC3 (A) - Technical Contribution at Fintech Firm A
Screenshots and reviews of products I worked on.
Media announcements.
Slack communications within the company.
Customer reviews.

OC3 (B) - Technical Contribution at Fintech Firm B
Screenshots and reviews of products I worked on.
Media announcements.
Proof of company growth based on my contributions.
Customer reviews.
A reference letter from Fintech’s CTO supporting my contributions to the company.

OC3 (C) - Career Progression and Financial Recognition
I provided evidence of my promotion at my current company, which came with a significant salary increase.
I included proof of receiving the Staff of the Year 2024 award for my impact.

I hope this helps anyone preparing for the UK Global Talent visa application. Best of luck!
– Steve

Feel free to ask any question you have about the UK Global Talent Visa in the comment session, I will surely attend to it.