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Hi everyone,

I applied for my Global Talent Visa endorsement on January 28th from within the UK. It took a week for the Home Office to forward my application to the Royal Society. The standard processing time is up to 8 weeks, but I have now been waiting much longer with no clear response.

Two weeks ago, I contacted the Royal Society directly, but they told me that all communication should go through the Home Office. Even after following this guidance, I still haven't received a decision. The Home Office stated that the Royal Society has received a high volume of applications, which has caused delays. However, this feels very unfair, as I have already been waiting 8+ weeks.

The Home Office has advised me that I can apply for my visa while waiting for the endorsement decision. However, if my endorsement is rejected, I risk losing my application fee.

Given that I now have a job offer, I’m wondering if I should apply for a Skilled Worker visa instead. However, the organisation that offered me the job has not yet confirmed whether they can provide sponsorship.

Has anyone else experienced similar delays?
Is there anything else I can do to speed up the process?
And has anyone applied for Stage 2 with a pending endorsement?

Thank you!

It's not clear what route you are applying for but I guess it's peer review.

That's the lengthiest route. After you submit an application for Stage 1 via UKVI, this is sent to the endorsing body who checks all the evidence submitted. Then the decision is sent to UKVI who inform the applicant.

Applications for Stage 1 and 2 can be sent in parallel, however Stage 2 will only start once Stage 1 has been successful. You cannot do anything to speed up or change this, perhaps keep chasing after the processing time has passed.

You might wish to contact your referee (the 'eminent person') and see if they were contacted by the RS, etc. so it can give you an indication of timeframes.

If an organisation cannot provide sponsorship, you cannot apply for a Skilled Worker visa to work for such organisation.