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In 2016, Michelle won the Highly Commended Blogger Award in Digital Technology in London. She now writes blogs on the following topics:
Tier 1 Exceptional Talent Visa Endorsement #TechNationVisa
Start ups and Entrepreneurship
Women in Tech
Wearable Tech Workshops
STEM
Exceptionally Talented UX Designer, Jillian Hobbs
Jillian Hobbs is an excellent example of a highly skilled, exceptionally talented UX designer and product manager from New York who recently received her endorsement for exceptional talent and visa. Jillian had already gone through a similar process of...
Am I Eligible? | Global Talent Visa in Digital Technology
Since I received my endorsement for exceptional talent and receiving my #TechNationVisa, there have been many changes since 2016. The February 2020 change was the rebrand from the Tier 1 Exceptional Talent Visa to the Global Talent Visa. Read my blog on the recent...
Should I Appeal? | Global Talent Visa in Digital Technology
With a 50% endorsement rate by Tech Nation, I am often contacted by unsuccessful applicants who have applied for exceptional talent or exceptional promise for the Global Talent Visa (formerly Tier 1 Exceptional Talent Visa). I completely understand how disappointing...
What is the UK Global Talent Visa in Digital Technology? #TechNationVisa
The Global Talent Visa in Digital Technology #TechNationVisa (formerly Tier 1 Exceptional Talent Visa) is a special visa introduced by the UK Government to allow highly skilled entrepreneurs and talent in the digital technology sector the right to live and work in the...
Changes to the Tier 1 Exceptional Talent Visa | Global Talent Visa #TechNationVisa
On 30 January 2020, the UK Government confirmed that a new Global Talent Visa will take effect from 20 February 2020. This new Global Talent Visa replaces the Tier 1 Exceptional Talent Visa that has been in existence since 2014. Why the Change?These reforms follow an...
WTF | Wearable Tech Fashion | Kisha The Smart Umbrella
When I lived in Melbourne Australia, I left my beloved Burberry umbrella in a cafe. When I returned, it was too late. It had been taken and my heart sank. Then it started to rain! 9 years on, I refuse to buy or shop for an umbrella over £5 for fear of losing it. Until...
Disclaimer: The Exceptional Talent Visa is a two stage process. Stage 1 is the endorsement application where Tech Nation must endorse you with Exceptional Talent or Exceptional Promise before you are eligible to apply for your visa. Michelle assists with Stage 1 endorsement applications only.
