Our process
How we build your endorsement - in 4 to 6 weeks
A clear, fully-managed path from your first document to a submitted application - with unlimited reviews at every step. Here's exactly what happens, and when.
4–6weeks to build your application
~1 hrto submit, done with you
6–8weeks for the endorsement decision*
∞rounds of review included
*Decision times are set by Tech Nation / the Home Office and vary - always check current guidance on processing times.
Step by step
From engagement to endorsed
1
Day 1 · Before
Kick-off & documents
You provide
- Your current CV
- Any existing materials, links and profiles
- We help you identify senior people - founders, C-level, recognised experts - who can credibly recommend your work
2
Week 1 · Phase 1
We build your documentation
- Re-write your CV to evidence real impact
- Draft your three recommendation letters (plus any supporting letters)
- Write your personal statement
- Refresh your LinkedIn & public profiles
- Curate your evidence against the mandatory and optional criteria
- Unlimited rounds of review until every document is endorsement-grade
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Mid-point
Letters to referees for signature
We send the drafted recommendation letters to your referees to review and sign off - DocuSign-friendly, so it's quick and verifiable.
3
Week 2 · Phase 2
We prepare for submission
Consolidated into clean, correctly-formatted PDFs
- CV & personal statement
- Your 3 signed recommendation letters
- Up to 10 evidence documents, each mapped to a criterion
- Publications, sector contributions, and training / volunteering / mentoring
4
~1 hour · Submit
We submit - with you
- Complete the single GOV.UK Global Talent application (one form since August 2025)
- Pay the endorsement fee
- Upload your documents and submit
✓
6–8 weeks · Decision
The endorsement decision
Tech Nation assesses your endorsement. Once you're endorsed, we guide you straight through the Home Office visa stage - and on toward settlement (3 years for Exceptional Talent, 5 for Promise).
Ready to start the clock?
It begins with an honest assessment. If we believe you'll be endorsed, we'll map your evidence and get to work.