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Team Divantage
- July 3, 2022
The High Potential Individual route is similar to the Graduate route, but it is only available to recent graduates of the top-ranked universities outside of the United Kingdom.
There is no sponsorship or job offer required for this visa, and the main visa holder and their partner can work freely in the UK. They can also set up their own business or register as self-employed.
There are certain perks associated with the High Potential Individual visa route. First and foremost, the dependants can be included in the application without any special circumstances, and they can also be added to join the main applicant if the main applicant is already a High Potential Individual.
How long can I stay?
Individuals with high potential are able to stay for two or three years, depending on their education level (a high-potential individual visa typically lasts for two years).
What am I allowed to do on this via?
You are allowed to work without sponsorship, establish a company, or work as self-employed, but you will have to switch to another visa instead, such as Skilled Worker Visa or Innovator Visa.
Can I extend my High Potential Individual visa?
This is a one-time visa and is not available to those who have already had a Graduate visa.
Can my family join me in the UK?
Your partner and children under 18 can come with you to the UK if they apply for a Dependent visa at the same time as you apply for your visa.
Switching to this route inside the UK
This route is for high-potential individuals and their family members to establish stronger connections with the UK. It is possible to switch into this route from another immigration category without leaving the UK, with the exception of visitors, short-term students, those who have been granted leave to remain outside the immigration rules, parents of a child at school and domestic workers visa holders. The route allows switching into any work category leading to settlement, such as skilled worker, start-up, innovator, exceptional talent, or scale-up the route. You can apply for a variation of your visa at any time before its expiry date. However, if you have spent less than the full length of the permitted period under this route, you cannot return to the High Potential Individual visa Route.
Qualifying Universities (Global Universities Lists)
You can view the official list of eligible universities here. This list includes overseas universities that are ranked in the top 50 of at least two of the following three ranking systems: (1) Times Higher Education World University Rankings, (2) Quacquarelli Symonds, and (3) The Academic Ranking of World Universities. UK universities are not eligible. if you are already withinside the UK on a student visa, you will be able to apply for a Graduate visa.
Now that we know what a High Potential Individuals visa is about, let’s talk about the requirements and what you need to do in order to successfully apply for this visa.
Degree requirement
The degree must be awarded within 5 years of application. A degree can be obtained in any field but must be at least equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in the United Kingdom. Graduates with a bachelor’s or master’s degree will get a two-year visa. Graduates with a PhD or other PhD will be given a three-year grace period.
English Language Requirement
The applicant will need to pass an English language test to at least B1 level in four components – reading, writing, speaking and listening – unless the degree was taught in English. The applicant will need to pass an English language test to at least B1 level in four components – reading, writing, speaking and listening – unless the degree was taught in English. If the degree is awarded outside the UK, the applicant must confirm from Ecctis that the qualifications are the required criteria for a UK bachelor’s, masters or doctoral degree.
Financial Requirement
Applicants who have lived in the UK for more than 12 months in another immigration category do not have to meet financial requirements. Those applying for an entry permit from abroad must show that they have at least £ 1270 (or an equivalent in another currency calculated on the Oanda website using the exchange rate on the date of application). not. This amount must be in your bank account at least 28 days before you submit your application.