Obtaining UK Global Talent visa with L'Oreal-UNESCO award?
Hello,
I am a French Young talent 2023 and I have a question regarding immigration to the UK for work. Has anyone successfully obtained a Global Talent visa for the UK? The UK gov website says that one can apply without endorsement if they won an eligible award. The list of eligible awards includes "L'Oreal-UNESCO Award For Women in Science", but it does not specify whether it includes or not Young Talent national awards. I suspect that it is not the case (because the other eligible awards are Nobel Prize, Fields Medal, or an Oscar), but still I was wondering if anyone already used a Young Talent award to obtain a visa.
Thanks in advance!
Virginie
EDIT (20/02/2024) : I got my visa thanks to the prize!!
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Dear Awa,
I just got an answer from the visa office and there seem to be an issue. They told me
"You claim to have been awarded the L’Oréal-UNESCO Award for Women in Science. However, the document you have provided states you have been awarded a place on the L’Oréal-UNESCO ‘For Women in Science 2024 France Young Talents’ program.
Please note as you have been awarded a place on the above program you have not received the L’Oréal-UNESCO Award for Women in Science."
I think that's because I sent them the certificate that we got during our L'Oréal week and it is in French.
May I ask what proof did you use ?
Best
Emilie
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Hi Emilie,
Thank you for your swift response ! Happy to help if needed.
Take care !
Awa Bousso DRAME
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Hi Awa,
Congratulations to you too ☺️ Thank you very much for your answer, it helps a lot ! I will proceed with the application.
All the best,
Emilie
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Hello Ladies,
Congratulations on your Awards !
Yes, you can get the UK Global Talent Visa. I won one of the 2022 L'Oréal-UNESCO Women in Science (Young Talent, Sub-Saharan Africa). I am in London and have this Global Talent Visa since 2023.
The application process is straightforward. The UK Immigration Visas and Immigration will only request your Passport + Award letter + Visa Fees + Immigration Health Surcharge (for the number of years you are requesting). I hope it helps. Feel free to DM me if you have further questions.
Awa B DRAME
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Hello Virginie,
Congrats on your visa. I am exactly in the same case as you were, putting together my Global Talent visa application, and I am a bit confused! In the end, did you apply with the prize or with the endorsement letter?
Best,
Emilie
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