It was for full 5 years. I think there probably was a box I ticked that I want it for 5 years.

elizanne wrote:Thanks for sharing your story. Can you also share what the duration was for your visa? Was it just long enough to cover your time in the Fellowship? Or was it awarded for the full 5 years? Thanks!

I would think so too, so I can't see what "risk" would be there. Please post an update here if/when you find out!

Yes it's possible, and yes you can apply from the UK (i.e. no need to leave if your TIer 2 is still valid).

Hi, sorry, just saw your question here! You need to provide 2 letters, I believe. My letters were from my PhD supervisor (UK emeritus professor) and a Vice-dean of research for the Faculty where I currently am. I received very useful recommendations as to the content of the letters by contacting Roy...

This is a short story about my experience of getting Tier 1 Exceptional talent/promise UK visa. I hope it may be useful to someone who is planning to apply for the same. I am a postdoc, at the moment of application I had 12 publications and had been recently awarded a Marie Curie fellowship. I appli...