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We help visual artists, architects, and designers prepare endorsement cases for the UK Global Talent Visa.
Our clients include visual artists, photographers, architects, interior designers, graphic designers, product designers, curators, producers, and interdisciplinary practitioners. Based on more than four years of experience preparing endorsement cases across Arts Council England, RIBA, and the Design route (DBA). A successful creative endorsement case requires far more than simply collecting documents. It requires the right strategy, carefully selected evidence, and a clear understanding of the endorsement criteria.
We support your case when:
· endorsement guidance feels difficult to interpret or apply;
· you're unsure whether your profile fits the Global Talent route;
· you're uncertain which projects qualify as evidence;
· a previous application was refused and needs restructuring;
· documentation feels overwhelming;
· your portfolio, CV, or supporting texts lack structure;
· your professional practice isn't presented clearly.
Led by Iryna Yauseyenka
I am an art manager with over 15 years of experience working across different artistic disciplines and formats. Over the past four years, my work has focused on preparing strong, well-structured cases for Arts Council England applications.
My core strength lies in strategic thinking and case assessment. I work with how an artistic practice is articulated, how evidence is selected and structured, and how a case is built so that it can be clearly understood by external assessors., an art manager focused on the realities of artistic practice, our team helps artists navigate the Global Talent process with clarity and confidence.
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ArtVisa provides art management and strategic
coordination of the application process. Legal and
immigration services are delivered independently by
our partner UK law firms and licensed professionals.
SERVICES
We focus on making artistic practice legible and coherent within the application framework.
Case Assessment
A comprehensive review of your Global Talent case across Arts Council England, RIBA, or the Design route (DBA).
Together, we assess the strength of your profile, review your evidence, identify risks, highlight missing elements, and build a personalised strategy for preparing a strong endorsement application. The session is also suitable if you've previously received a refusal and would like a professional assessment of your case and recommendations for moving forward.
What you'll receive:
· A clear assessment of your case, including its strengths, gaps, and potential risks
· Live expert feedback on your evidence and supporting documents
· Answers to all your questions during the session
· A personalised written summary of the session, including a clear action plan and next steps
· Three days of follow-up support for any additional questions
Most applicants need only 2–3 sessions to prepare a strong case.
£250
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Build Your Own Case
Prepare your own endorsement case with confidence using a practical step-by-step system refined through four years of experience preparing Global Talent endorsement cases.
What you'll receive:
· Step-by-step video lessons covering every stage of case preparation
· A practical PDF workbook
· Arts Council England evidence checklists (RIBA and DBA coming soon)
· Recommendation letter templates and writing guidance
· CV structure and formatting guidance
· Examples of professionally prepared documents
· The most common mistakes that weaken endorsement cases — and how to avoid them
· Expert insights that help strengthen your endorsement case
· One 60-minute Case Assessment session (£250 value included)
Build your case with confidence, at your own pace.
£995
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Endorsement Application
For applicants who already have the experience, achievements, and evidence but want an experienced specialist to prepare a strong, well-structured endorsement application. Stay focused on your creative work instead of managing a complex application process.
What we do for you:
· Build a personalised strategy for your endorsement case
· Select and structure the strongest evidence for your application
· Draft all three recommendation letters
· Review and refine your CV
· Organise, format, and prepare all supporting documents
· Prepare a complete submission-ready endorsement application package
· Stay available throughout the preparation process to answer your questions
· Coordinate the final submission with our immigration solicitor for the endorsement application
Most applications are prepared within 4-6 weeks.
£3,950
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*Professional support with endorsement case preparation. Not immigration or legal advice.
REVIEWS
Alina Umirova
illustrator
I used to think the Global Talent visa was something completely out of reach - more like a dream than a real possibility. But thanks to your team, we managed to put together a strong case in just one month.I still can’t quite believe that it actually worked out. I’m deeply grateful to you - working with you felt calm and genuinely reassuring. You were incredibly responsive, explained everything so clearly, helped me choose the strongest evidence for my application, and took so much stress off my shoulders.
Daria Denisenko
art festival producer
Iryna, thank you once again for your support with my UK Global Talent visa. I had a complex, non-obvious case, and after dozens of consultations with different specialists, you were the only one who identified a viable basis for my application - while everyone else told me there were no real chances.It was a long and challenging process, but you were consistently supportive and reassuring, which mattered just as much as the practical work.And I won’t even try to put into words the relief and happiness I feel now, having received the endorsement.
Polina Kulbachevskaia
video artist, filmmaker
Iryna supported me through every stage of the process - from the very first consultation to the final submission of the application. She did an enormous amount of work, taking on a significant part of the preparation and documentation.At the same time, Iryna was consistently attentive, patient, and genuinely supportive. Working with her felt comfortable and reassuring — everything was always clear, calm, and to the point. She approaches applications with the highest level of responsibility and never overlooks even the smallest details or potentially problematic areas.
Anna Moshenko
composer, audio engineer
Iryna, thank you so much for helping me with my case. Before we started working together, I had no clear understanding of how to structure my materials or which evidence would actually strengthen my application. What mattered most to me was not only your help with the documents, but also your support throughout the entire process. Everything felt clear, calm, and highly professional. In the end, I received the endorsement, and I truly believe it would have been much harder without your guidance and support.
Vadim Yatsun
photographer
My sincere thanks to Iryna for helping me structure my application properly and successfully secure the Global Talent visa. At the early stages, I was in a state of complete panic and uncertainty about which aspects of my creative work needed to be highlighted.Iryna was also incredibly helpful with the visual presentation of the materials, which is absolutely crucial. Arts Council reviewers are people too - it’s important that from the very first second they understand where to look and which elements of the case matter most.
Max Yarushin
musician
You saved me a million hours of trying to figure out the visa requirements, a million nerves dealing with the application itself, and patiently answered another two million questions along the way.
I’m really glad I decided to get your help.
ValERIA
photographer
This was a very positive experience. From the very beginning, everything was explained clearly and calmly - including the fact that the process could be challenging and would require patience.
That helped me set realistic expectations and feel confident that Iryna truly knew what she was doing and was being honest throughout.
Anastasia Vankova
theatre producer
I approached Iryna for support with my Global Talent visa as a theatre producer. Working with her felt incredibly comfortable - I was very nervous at the start, and Iryna offered constant support, helped me gather all the documents, handle the translations, and properly structure the case.I spent a minimal amount of time and energy and ended up with a fully prepared package that I simply had to upload to GOV.UK. I had no expectations — and in the end, I received a Promise of Talent.I wholeheartedly recommend Iryna - she’s truly excellent.
FAQ's
Eligibility for the UK Global Talent Visa depends on your discipline, professional experience, and how your evidence aligns with the endorsement criteria of the relevant endorsing body.
We work with applicants across Arts Council England, RIBA, and the Design route (DBA).
If you're unsure whether your discipline or professional experience meets the Global Talent criteria, feel free to send us a message on WhatsApp. We'll help you understand whether the Global Talent route is likely to be the right option for your profile before you book any paid service.
You can also review the official guidance below to learn more about the endorsement criteria and eligible disciplines.
Official Global Talent Visa guidance & eligible disciplines
Official Global Talent Visa Guidelines
Arts and Culture: Supported & Ineligible Disciplines
RIBA — Official Guide for Architects
Design Route (DBA) — Official Guide for Designers & Supported Disciplines
If you're not sure whether your profession or discipline is eligible for the Global Talent route, or you're uncertain which endorsement body applies to your work, send us a message on WhatsApp. We'll be happy to point you in the right direction before you book any paid service.
If you already know that the Global Talent route is relevant to your practice but would like to understand how strong your case is, what evidence is missing, how to improve your application, or what strategy gives you the best chance of success, Case Assessment is the best place to start.
During the assessment, we'll evaluate your existing materials, identify strengths and gaps, and provide a clear roadmap for preparing the strongest possible endorsement application.
Yes.
You can book a Case Assessment at any stage of your preparation — whether you're just starting to build your case, already collecting evidence, or have a complete application ready for review.
Many applicants choose to book an assessment before investing time in preparing documents, helping them focus on the evidence that is most relevant to their endorsement route and avoid unnecessary work.
If your materials are already prepared, we'll review your case, identify strengths and gaps, and make sure your application is structured in line with the official endorsement guidance before submission.
Not every applicant has a submission-ready case from the start, and that's completely normal.
During a Case Assessment, we'll identify what's already strong, what needs further development, and whether there are realistic opportunities to strengthen your professional profile before applying.
Where appropriate, we may also advise on professional visibility, independent recognition, or other strategic steps that could strengthen your case before submission. Any additional support is discussed individually and depends on your discipline, experience, and goals.
Yes.
A refusal doesn't necessarily mean your professional profile isn't strong enough. In many cases, the issue lies in how the evidence was selected, structured, or presented within the application.
During a Case Assessment, we'll review your refusal letter, analyse your previous submission, assess any additional evidence that wasn't included, and identify the reasons your application was unsuccessful.
You'll receive a personalised strategy outlining the strongest way forward — whether that's restructuring your existing case, strengthening specific areas before reapplying, or developing a roadmap before your next submission.
Our goal is to help you understand not only what went wrong, but what can realistically be improved before applying again.
Yes.
We specialise exclusively in three Global Talent endorsement routes:
Visual Arts (Arts Council England)
Architecture (RIBA)
Design (DBA)
Rather than covering every Global Talent pathway, we focus exclusively on these three disciplines. This allows us to stay up to date with the latest guidance, evolving endorsement requirements, and the practical expectations for each route.
Every endorsement body has its own approach to assessing evidence, and every creative discipline has its own nuances. By specialising in these three routes, we can provide focused expertise rather than general advice across every Global Talent category.
No.
We work with clients worldwide. All consultations, case assessments, and application preparation are carried out remotely via video calls, email, and secure file sharing.
Whether you're already in the UK or applying from abroad, we can support you throughout the endorsement preparation process.
No.
Government fees are not included in our service fees and are paid separately.
In addition to our service fees, applicants are required to pay:
— the Stage 1 endorsement application fee
— the Stage 2 visa application fee (following a successful endorsement)
— the Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS)
Current government fees and application requirements are available on the official GOV.UK website.