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Mickyboiz:
Hi everyone,
Has anyone here applied for a Global Talent Visa under the research or academic category? I would appreciate any guidance or advice you can offer. Thanks!

I see others have helped with info.
If you would like any specifics, please shoot your questions here. I think I might be able to share some nuggets with you ( & others on this thread).

Interesting.

Thanks for sharing, guys.

justwise:
A family member recently applied for ILR with expired Nigerian passport and it was successful though I submitted NIN card as part of the application.

giselle237:
Just explain in the additional information box that you are actively working towards it and did not want to risk becoming an overstayer even for 1 hour hence this and that …

missjekyll:
It never left. Book in for Flu/covid vaccinations

Sure never did, but seems a newer variant is running around.......

Never to the jabs...... 😁😂

briliantsak:
I assume you're planning to go through the peer review route. My advice is as follows:

1. Ensure you have relevant papers and research experience in the area you're claiming. Refer to the guidance to identify the appropriate endorsing body for your discipline.https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/global-talent-endorsing-bodies/disciplines-covered-by-the-endorsing-bodies-for-science-engineering-humanities-and-medicine

2. If you don't hold a PhD in the field, make sure you have more than 3 years of solid research experience with substantial evidence.

3. One common reason for rejection is a lack of demonstrated research leadership. You can show this through active involvement in projects or enterprise, not just through publications.

4. Make sure your personal statement and recommendation letters are strong. Don't hold back—highlight your achievements. The recommender should be an eminent person who is familiar with your work and can write extensively about it. You can also include the recommender’s CV if you're working in a niche area.

5. You are allowed to list more than 10 papers in your application by entering 10 per batch.

6. Include additional documents that showcase your research impact and leadership, such as a compiled file of awards and a complete list of your publications.

7. Lastly, pray for a good reviewer! 😂

Yes I want to go through peer review route
I have co-authored several publications with lecturers in Nigeria, many of which have been published in well-recognized journals. When it comes to the peer review process, I often see the term “EMINENT person” mentioned. Does the person providing a recommendation letter need to be based in the UK, or can they be from anywhere in the world? I ask because I don’t know any lecturers in the UK who could write me a recommendation, and I don’t have a PhD. However, I have collaborated with my supervisor on multiple publications. Do I still have a chance to qualify for the Global Talent Visa?

Additionally, I don’t have any awards or grants. The only grant opportunity I had was in 2019 when I was supposed to present my work at the RSS conference in Belfast. I received an invitation letter from the conference body to present my work, but my visa was rejected due to insufficient funds in my account at the time.

LaaJiblik:
I see others have helped with info.
If you would like any specifics, please shoot your questions here. I think I might be able to share some nuggets with you ( & others on this thread).

Thank you, boss. I appreciate your input, and if you have any thoughts or suggestions, I’d love to hear them. I’m really trying to understand if it’s possible to go through the peer review route, but I’m stuck on the requirement for an “eminent person in the UK.” I’m not sure if I can obtain a letter of recommendation from someone in Nigeria and still meet the requirements. There seem to be a lot of specific clauses in the application, which is why I’m hoping to find someone who has gone through a similar process or successfully submitted an application under peer review and received endorsement.

Lexusgs430:
Sure never did, but seems a newer variant is running around.......

Never to the jabs...... 😁😂

Did you not? I don't like being sick during Christmas. Winter is bad enough,thanks

Mickyboiz:
Yes I want to go through peer review route
I have co-authored several publications with lecturers in Nigeria, many of which have been published in well-recognized journals. When it comes to the peer review process, I often see the term “EMINENT person” mentioned. Does the person providing a recommendation letter need to be based in the UK, or can they be from anywhere in the world? I ask because I don’t know any lecturers in the UK who could write me a recommendation, and I don’t have a PhD. However, I have collaborated with my supervisor on multiple publications. Do I still have a chance to qualify for the Global Talent Visa?

Additionally, I don’t have any awards or grants. The only grant opportunity I had was in 2019 when I was supposed to present my work at the RSS conference in Belfast. I received an invitation letter from the conference body to present my work, but my visa was rejected due to insufficient funds in my account at the time.

It's great that you have many co-authored papers in reputable journals. The reviewers are experts in your discipline and will recognize the quality of your work.

Yes, the eminent person needs to be based in the UK. You can use your co-author network to find someone in the UK who can write your recommendation letter, or ask your co-authors for referrals.

If you don't have a PhD, you must have research experience equivalent to a PhD. You'll need to submit a separate document titled "Evidence of Research Experience," detailing how your years of experience are substantial. Typically, they request this after you've submitted your application if you don't have a PhD. However, I advise applicants to include this document with their initial application.

You don't need to have awards or grants, but you must be able to demonstrate that your work is reputable, that you have substantial research experience and leadership, and that you have the potential to become a global leader in the field.

I would honestly love to know David Lammy's views on reparations now....... 😂🤣

Lexusgs430:
I would honestly love to know David Lammy's views on reparations now....... 😂🤣

It wouldn't have changed but he has to take the government position publicly.

Sadly, the right thing to do does not often coincide with the official position.

Slaveowners got paid,why not pay the victims of this barbaric,despicable practice?

missjekyll:
It wouldn't have changed but he has to take the government position publicly.

Sadly, the right thing to do does not often coincide with the official position.

Slaveowners got paid,why not pay the victims of this barbaric,despicable practice?

So David needs to openly repeat his position and not keep mute.......

When in opposition, one could clamour for all sorts......

Do we still have any slaves alive or who now receives the money...... Imagine making reparation payments to tinubu....... 😂

Lexusgs430:
I would honestly love to know David Lammy's views on reparations now....... 😂🤣

🤣🤣🤣

Definitely one to watch. I won't hold my breath - remember how Boris used to call for an illegal migrant amnesty when he was mayor, only to bring in the illegal migrant/Rwanda bill when he became PM 😐 #politicians

Lexusgs430:
So David needs to openly repeat his position and not keep mute.......

When in opposition, one could clamour for all sorts......

Do we still have any slaves alive or who now receives the money...... Imagine making reparation payments to tinubu....... 😂

Slavers kept good records. They may not have addressed them by name as Mr Tunde Nwosu but they sure knew "Big John" . Just as you know how much is currently in your account, they kept track of everyone and their offspring.

It wouldn't be that hard to find descendants.
I give you the First nations of the US and their compensations just as an example

Addendum: the last payment to the slavers was made in 2015. The same way their estates were identified, use the same way to find the victims.

Also it would be tinubu paying reparations. His adopted mother (madam tinubu)was a notorious slave trader. Bad blood will out.
Why she has anything named after her is a mystery. Some people should be in the dustbins of history.

Hi guys, a friend asked for my company email for endorsement on his cscs card. He said he doesn’t need to work in my company and it’s just like a reference. Is it okay to send it to him?

missjekyll:
Slavers kept good records. They may not have addressed them by name as Mr Tunde Nwosu but they sure knew "Big John" . Just as you know how much is currently in your account, they kept track of everyone and their offspring.

It wouldn't be that hard to find descendants.
I give you the First nations of the US and their compensations just as an example

Addendum: the last payment to the slavers was made in 2015. The same way their estates were identified, use the same way to find the victims.

Also it would be tinubu paying reparations. His adopted mother (madam tinubu)was a notorious slave trader. Bad blood will out.
Why she has anything named after her is a mystery. Some people should be in the dustbins of history.

So if the victims are found, who provides the money for the reparations payments?

(A). The descendants of the Slave owners should have all their riches sold and the money repatriated to Descendants of the slaves in Barbados and Jamaica and St Kitts

Or

(B). Modern day White Britons (such as Keir Starmer, Rachel Reeves, Boris Johnson, Angela Rayner, Declan Rice)

Or

(C). Modern day people with British Passports (including Naturalised Nigerians (such as Justwise, Lexusgs430, MissJekyll, Zahra29, Goodenoch) Ghanaians , Indians, including black British people (Like David Lammy, Dawn Butler and Diane Abbot)

Who EXACTLY should foot the bills for the reparation money?

@ the bolded.
Precisely why all this talk about monetary reparation is nonsense.

D1uncle:
The damage is already done; there is now a hard inquiry on your credit report. The best thing you can do is learn how to use a credit card responsibly, which could ultimately be beneficial for your credit report.

What if I break it up and ignore the card?
Because even if I use, I saw that it comes with charges

rock86:
What if I break it up and ignore the card?
Because even if I use, I saw that it comes with charges

It’s your card. You do with it as you wish. Nothing to lose. Make sure you dispose of the broken pieces well.

PMKeirStarmerer:
So if the victims are found, who provides the money for the reparations payments?

(A). The descendants of the Slave owners should have all their riches sold and the money repatriated to Descendants of the slaves in Barbados and Jamaica and St Kitts

Or

(B). Modern day White Britons (such as Keir Starmer, Rachel Reeves, Boris Johnson, Angela Rayner, Declan Rice)

Or

(C). Modern day people with British Passports (including Naturalised Nigerians (such as Justwise, Lexusgs430, MissJekyll, Zahra29, Goodenoch) Ghanaians , Indians, including black British people (Like David Lammy, Dawn Butler and Diane Abbot)

Who EXACTLY should foot the bills for the reparation money?

@ the bolded.
Precisely why all this talk about monetary reparation is nonsense.

Exactly my point...... Point of correction, I cannot be classified as modern day people, still waving my green passport...... 😂💚🍏

Wouldn't the Arabs also be expected to pay reparations, for historic slavery + modern day slavery..... 😜

Lexusgs430:
Exactly my point...... Point of correction, I cannot be classified as modern day people, still waving my green passport...... 😂💚🍏

Wouldn't the Arabs also be expected to pay reparations, for historic slavery + modern day slavery..... 😜

see life? oga lexus, your name go be top of that list, no use naija dodge o, you got to drop that kudi or we go report you to very dark man

willyede:
Could anyone recommend a user-friendly platform for opening Junior ISA accounts in the UK? I am currently using Fidelity, but I am looking for an alternative as Fidelity does not allow me to purchase shares directly. Thank you.

What do you mean by you are unable to purchase shares directly? There is the option to buy individual shares (as well as funds) in Fidelity’s JISA. Their share dealing fee is high though compared to Nutmeg etc but there is definitely the option to buy shares.

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2024/10/24/landlords-and-shareholders-face-tax-hikes-starmer-working/#comment

I'm not a soothsayer but I predict this is not going to go down well....🚶lol

I see it's not just the UK who's complaining about high levels of immigration. Et tu, Canada?

Trudeau announces sharp cuts to Canada's immigration targets


https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cd7n3rqyjqzo.amp

Good people of this forum. I need you to enlighten me as I and a friend(also on nairaland) got into a debate of if someone on a skilled worker visa is allowed to do delivery jobs like Amazon flex especially during the period when offices are closed?

Thank you 🙏🏾

Zahra29:
I see it's not just the UK who's complaining about high levels of immigration. Et tu, Canada?

Trudeau announces sharp cuts to Canada's immigration targets


https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cd7n3rqyjqzo.amp

never liked that place

Missjekyll et all

Have y'all been following Kamala's travails and how she has been bumbling, interview after interview, and from network to network (even on friendly networks and spaces)🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

I know you guys hate Trump, but if you still can't see that Kamala is an empty airhead by now, no other proof in this world can make you see it ooo...

All hail Kamala! The new 'wall builder' in town🙌. Wetin we no hear on top this wall and wetin CNN and Congress show Trump between 2017-2020. This is just poetic justice that same CNN put her on the hot seat on that particulrlar topic (literally the only somewhat deep question) and babe fell like a pack of cards🤣🤣🤣. This karma ehn, na you biko oo

How someone can do a complete 360 on just about everything except abortion, and you think that person and trustworthy should be used in the same sentence, I no just understand

Chai. I don laff tire in CNN town hall

Obama sef dey hear am hot hot for his 'divisiveness'. Just Imagine Trump blasting a race (white men) for supporting Harris, but angel Obama did just that. Happy he is getting it hot hot from the men tho. Jedisco, like Biden said and like Obama said, if you don't vote Dems, you ain't black enough is the message. That is how they are 'uniting' America. Thank God it is on record, that not Donald Trump but Obama and the Dems made this election about gender and race. History and the evidence available so far will show that clearly.

Interesting times. Haha

CowbellY:
I have an Amex and Capital one. .
Capital one classes it as a cash withdrawal even with PayPal. Amex doesn't.

Okay, na my mistake then cc lexus430 , I was wrong.

lavida001:
Do you just add your card to PayPal and Initiate the transfer within the PayPal app?

Yes, just add your card. And when you want to initiate the transaction, select your card as the mode of payment, also select family and friends so that they won’t charge for the transaction. This works for Amex so be sure it’s not seen as a cash withdrawal for other credit cards.

Zahra29:
I see it's not just the UK who's complaining about high levels of immigration. Et tu, Canada?

Trudeau announces sharp cuts to Canada's immigration targets


https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cd7n3rqyjqzo.amp

It was only a matter of time. First it was a cut on the number of student visas granted and now this. Australia might be next in line.

briliantsak:
It's great that you have many co-authored papers in reputable journals. The reviewers are experts in your discipline and will recognize the quality of your work.

Yes, the eminent person needs to be based in the UK. You can use your co-author network to find someone in the UK who can write your recommendation letter, or ask your co-authors for referrals.

If you don't have a PhD, you must have research experience equivalent to a PhD. You'll need to submit a separate document titled "Evidence of Research Experience," detailing how your years of experience are substantial. Typically, they request this after you've submitted your application if you don't have a PhD. However, I advise applicants to include this document with their initial application.

You don't need to have awards or grants, but you must be able to demonstrate that your work is reputable, that you have substantial research experience and leadership, and that you have the potential to become a global leader in the field.

I’m currently facing a challenge with the “eminent person” requirement in the UK, as I don’t know anyone here who could provide a recommendation letter about my work. I asked my supervisor if he had any contacts in the UK, but he doesn’t. I’m already in the UK on a Skilled Worker visa, but I’d like to switch to the Global Talent visa due to the limitations on the Skilled Worker visa, and because I want to return to my field to continue my research work. My supervisor gave me idea to reach out to some university lecturers, hoping to find someone willing to provide a recommendation. However, I realize that they may not be able to recommend me if they don’t know me personally, you know how those wyti people culture/thinking be.

What do you think I can do ?

PMKeirStarmerer:
So if the victims are found, who provides the money for the reparations payments?

(A). The descendants of the Slave owners should have all their riches sold and the money repatriated to Descendants of the slaves in Barbados and Jamaica and St Kitts

Or

(B). Modern day White Britons (such as Keir Starmer, Rachel Reeves, Boris Johnson, Angela Rayner, Declan Rice)

Or

(C). Modern day people with British Passports (including Naturalised Nigerians (such as Justwise, Lexusgs430, MissJekyll, Zahra29, Goodenoch) Ghanaians , Indians, including black British people (Like David Lammy, Dawn Butler and Diane Abbot)

Who EXACTLY should foot the bills for the reparation money?

@ the bolded.
Precisely why all this talk about monetary reparation is nonsense.

Exactly my sentiments.
All these Caribbean countries pushing for monetary reparations payments should better use the energy to strike bilateral agreements with the UK. Then ask (beg) the UK for more aid (with a promise that the aid will be used judiciously).
All this talk about asking for ££ from 21st century British people to pay for the sins of 19th century British ancestors is not making sense (to me).

I guess the questions above is apt.

Where is the UK expected to get the Billions to Trillions of £ to pay from? Surely not by increasing Chibuike Nwosu or Adebayo Olamide’s taxes?

Where is the money expected to come from?

PS: Chibuike Nwosu & Olamide Adebayo are Care Workers who migrated to the UK in March 2024.

Guys, how do you manage black tax? Is there a formula? It's crippling cos the more I send the more that's needed

AgentXxx:
Good people of this forum. I need you to enlighten me as I and a friend(also on nairaland) got into a debate of if someone on a skilled worker visa is allowed to do delivery jobs like Amazon flex especially during the period when offices are closed?

Thank you 🙏🏾

While waiting for the experts (read: Zahra29),
Let me try.
The rule on SWV (this may be outdated) was that your 2nd (supplementary) job MUST be in the same occupational code with the Job which sponsored your visa.

In this case, Amazon flex is a no.