Tie 1 (Exceptional Talent)
Tier 1 Exceptional Talent
This category is for people who are recognised or have the potential to be recognised as leaders in the fields of science, engineering, humanities or the arts. Every initial application must be endorsed by a 'designated competent body'. There is a limit of 1,000 endorsements in total each year begnning on 6 April and ending 5 April.
Designated competent body |
Number of Places |
The Royal Society |
250 |
Arts Council England |
250 |
The British Academy |
150 |
The Royal Academy of Engineering |
150 |
Tech City UK |
250 |
The number of endorsements available will be divided between each of the designated competent bodies in that field, as agreed between the Home Secretary and those bodies.