Nadia Zhuk

UK Global Talent Visa for Startup Founders: Interview with Daniil Krivenok

I recently hosted a live chat with one of my visa coaching clients, Daniil Krivenok, an experienced entrepreneur in the EdTech space. At the beginning of 2024, he applied for the UK Global Talent visa and got endorsed in just a day and a half. Daniil's application was

Why You Will Get Rejected

I’ve reviewed dozens of rejected UK Global Talent Visa applications. Here is the number one reason people get rejected: Lack of a public profile. Yes, you might have been very productive at work and brought a lot of value to your employer. However, to be awarded Mandatory Criteria (Leadership)

How to Get UK Global Talent Visa in 2025 - Free Webinar

Last week I hosted a webinar on the topic of getting endorsed for the UK Global Talent Visa in 2025. I covered: * what the process of getting the UK Global Talent Visa looks like (it's harder but still possible) * what it takes to meet the mandatory and optional

UK Global Talent Visa for Software Engineers: Interview with Anton Krylov

A few weeks ago, I hosted a live chat with one of my visa coaching clients, Anton Krylov, a Senior Software Engineer at Meta. Anton was my premium coaching client and was endorsed for the UK Global Talent Visa in 2023. I'm sure you will find Anton'

UK Global Talent Visa Updates (2025) - Tech Nation route

There have recently been important updates to the endorsement rules for UK Global Talent visa under the Digital Tech route. I'm honestly relieved to see these changes. Over the past year or so, I found myself repeating to clients, like a broken record: "I wish the Tech

UK Global Talent Visa for Software Engineers: Interview with Ivan Zemlyansky

I recently hosted a live chat with one of my visa coaching clients, Ivan Zemlyansky, a Senior Software Engineer at PulsePoint. Ivan booked a Strategy package and a Review package with me and was later endorsed for the UK Global Talent Visa. He also completed my Premium course. I'

UK Global Talent Visa for Startup Founders: Interview with Kate Sukhanova

I recently hosted a live chat with one of my clients, Kate Sukhanova, a founder of Expordite. Kate booked a Discovery session and a Review package with me and was endorsed for the UK Global Talent Visa in June 2024. I'm happy to have been a part of

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UK Global Talent Visa Course

Welcome to UK Global Talent Visa Premium Course, your ultimate resource for getting endorsed on your own. I received my endorsement back in 2022, without lawyers and consultants. This course will help you do the same. It is the result of hundreds of hours of 1:1 coaching, with over

How to Get UK Global Talent Visa in 2024 - Free Webinar

Last night I hosted a free webinar on the topic of getting the UK Global Talent Visa in 2024. I also talked about some of the mistakes candidates make in their endorsement applications. I covered: * why the UK Global Talent Visa is the best UK visa * what the process of

UK Global Talent Visa 2023 - Why You Will Get Rejected [Webinar]

I recently hosted a webinar where I focused on the most common mistakes I see candidates make in their UK Global Talent Visa applications. I also shared how you could make your application stronger and decrease your chances of getting rejected by Tech Nation. Check out the recording if you

[April 2023] Tech Nation Visa Guide Updates

Despite shutting down on March 31, Tech Nation still continues accepting new visa applications. Moreover, they have recently updated the Tech Nation Visa Guide. Here are the most important takeaways: * "You have to provide at least 2 unique documents showing you are recognised as either a leading talent or

UK Global Talent Visa DIY Resources ❌💵

My controversial take as a Global Talent Visa coach is that some candidates don't need a visa coach or a fancy lawyer to prepare their case. Do it yourself if: * your case is straightforward * you can spend a LOT of time after work and on weekends on research

Upcoming Livestreams with Visa Recipients

I've missed my regular livestreams with successful UK Global Talent visa recipients, hopefully so have you ❤️ I've got a bunch of excellent livestreams planned for the upcoming weeks, so make sure you subscribe to my channel to not miss the ones that seem relevant to you.

UK Global Talent Visa - Top Five Ways to Get Rejected [Webinar]

On March 9th at 6p.m. GMT, I will host a FREE webinar where I will cover the most common mistakes I see candidates make in their UK Global Talent Visa applications. I will also share how you can make your application stronger and increase your chances of getting endorsed.

My client got UK Global Talent Visa: Tanya's story 🎉

I admire people who make quick decisions, who act on their dreams and who just go for it. Tanya Chernaya is one of such people, and I've been privileged to help her on her journey to the UK Global Talent Visa. Tanya prepared her application in record time

Tech Nation is no more... What now?

"Nadia, what do I do with my UK Global Talent Visa application now that we know Tech Nation is closing down on March 31?" For now, nobody can give you an exact answer to this question. I'm not associated with Tech Nation or Home Office, so,

Global Talent Visa Interviews

In just four months, I hosted 19 livestreams with UK Global Talent Visa recipients: This project started off with an interview with Andrey Goncharov, whose blog post helped me prepare my documents for Global Talent Visa and whose excellent guide is now helping many programmers do the same. And then

The year I became a visa coach

In 2022, I got fed up with being on a Skilled Worker Visa. I knew the big tech layoffs were coming, and I didn't want them to affect me. I hated the idea of my weird and wonderful life in London being at the whim of my employer.

Webinar: How to get UK Global Talent Visa in 2023

Let's kick off the year on a high note. On January 10th at 6p.m. GMT, I'll host a FREE webinar on the topic of moving to the UK in 2023 as a tech professional. I'll cover: * main visa routes for relocation to the

Let's appeal your rejection

Your application for UK Global Talent Visa endorsement got rejected? That's not necessarily the end. And you are not alone. A lot of people get rejected the first time they apply, especially if they prepare their case on their own, without a coach or a lawyer. If you

UK Global Talent Visa for Communications Professionals

Earlier this week I had the pleasure of interviewing Jane Fisher about her journey to getting endorsed for the UK Global Talent Visa as a communications professional. Jane is Head of Communications at MediXSpace and Content Team Lead at Health & Help Charity. I loved Jane's persistence and

Do you need a lawyer to get the UK Global Talent Visa?

An honest answer is: it depends. My controversial take as a Global Talent Visa coach is that a lot of applicants don't need a visa coach or a lawyer to prepare their case. You can do it yourself if: - your case is straightforward - you can spend

UK Global Talent Visa for Developer Advocates

Last week I had the pleasure of interviewing Obinna Ekwuno, a Developer Advocate, a technical writer, a software engineer, an international speaker and a Global Talent Visa recipient. I had a blast! First of all, I recently made the switch to being a DevRel and it was great chatting to

UK Global Talent Visa Requirements Update

Tech Nation recently published an important update to the requirements for the UK Global Talent Visa. All the letters of recommendation that you submit as part of your case for the Global Talent Visa should now come from "well-established individuals acknowledged as experts in the digital technology field, with

UK Global Talent Visa Livestreams (November 2022)

For the past few months, I have been interviewing Global Talent Visa recipients on my Youtube channel. I ask them about their experience of getting endorsed for the UK Global Talent Visa visa, the documents they submitted, the challenges they faced and the insights they gathered along the way. It&