The High Potential Individual is a route for graduates who have been awarded a degree equivalent to a UK bachelor’s degree level or higher at an institution listed on the new Global Universities List within the last five years.

Key features

• Work: any work in the UK is permitted, apart from work as a professional sportsperson.
• Dependants: the spouse or partner and/or children of High Potential migrants may join or remain with them in UK as dependants. Generally, these individuals may work and study in the UK subject to certain restrictions.
• Switching: individuals may switch into another immigration route if they meet the relevant requirements.
• Settlement: time spent under this route does not lead to settlement in the UK, but time spent under the category can count towards 10 years lawful residence in the UK for indefinite leave to remain (ILR) purposes.

We provide a full-service approach tailored to the specific needs of each client with at least two principal lawyers assigned to each matter to ensure that responsive, high-level service is maintained throughout the process.

Fixed fees
We work on a fixed fee basis. Our fees per High Potential Individual application typically range between £4,000 – £5,000 plus VAT and disbursements depending upon the issues, urgencies and complexities involved.

Disbursements
You can expect the main disbursements to include:

• Home Office filing fees (click here for the government’s visa/entry clearance fee calculator and here for a list of all Home Office fees);
• Immigration Health Surcharge fees, if applicable;
• Optional premium service fees for in-country and out-of-country applications; and
• Other ancillary disbursements such as Ecctis fees, biometric enrolment, translations, courier and postage charges, etc.