High Potential Indivitual Visa

What is HPI?

The High Potential Individual (HPI) Visa, offered by the UK Government, is a prestigious immigration scheme designed for Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD graduates from select global universities. It grants graduates the opportunity to reside in the UK and seek employment for varying durations:

• Bachelors and Masters graduates: Two years
• PhD graduates: Three years

One of the remarkable features of the HPI Visa is that you don’t need an offer of employment to qualify, and there are minimal restrictions on the type of work you can pursue, with the exception of professional sports. Additionally, the scheme is open to graduates of all nationalities, provided they have graduated from an eligible university within the past five years.

What Can You Do on a HPI Visa?

The HPI Visa empowers you to explore diverse opportunities in the UK:

• Seek employment without the need for a job offer
• Work in most professions, excluding professional sports
• Volunteer or be self-employed
• Travel abroad and return to the UK at your convenience

Who is Eligible for the HPI Visa?

To qualify for the HPI Visa, you must have graduated from an eligible overseas university within the last five years, with a qualification equivalent to a UK bachelor’s, master’s, postgraduate, or doctoral degree.

Financial Requirements: To demonstrate financial stability, you must maintain at least £1,270 in your bank account for at least 28 consecutive days, with day 28 falling within 31 days of your visa application. Similar financial evidence is required for your partner and children.

Documents Required for Application: Before applying, ensure your qualification is validated by Ecctis. Essential documents include a valid passport, proof of English proficiency, and the statement provided by Ecctis confirming the validity of your qualification. Additional documents may be required based on your circumstances, such as biometric residence permits, proof of relationship with dependants, and tuberculosis test results if applicable.

Frequently Asked Questions:

• How are the top-ranking universities chosen each year? The list of eligible universities comprises institutions ranked in the top 50 by at least two of the leading international ranking systems: Times Higher Education World University Rankings, QS World University Rankings, and the Academic Ranking of World Universities.
• How long does it take to get the HPI visa? Typically, the UK government takes three to eight weeks to process HPI Visa applications. However, applicants outside the UK may experience slightly longer processing times.

Frequently Asked Questions:

With an HPI Visa, you have the flexibility to:

• Work in various roles
• Look for employment opportunities
• Be self-employed or engage in voluntary work
• Live with your eligible partner and children in the UK
• Travel freely between the UK and other countries

However, there are limitations, such as being ineligible for most public funds or benefits and the inability to apply for settlement or visa extensions in the UK.

Why choose Alliance visas?

At Alliance visas we are able to process your application swiftly, help you with employment, accommodation, bank account, tax back advise and more.

Give us a call today or fill a free assessment form for more information.