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Tech Nation Visa Alumni Network

The Tech Nation Visa Alumni Network is for current and previous holders of the Global Talent Visa and is run in partnership with Visa Alumni members and Tech Nation. Whether you have just been granted your visa or if you have had it a while, you are welcome to join us.

No matter which stage you’re at – growing your network, moving into a new role or simply wanting to meet new people – our alumni network, with its mix of social and professional events across the country, is designed to fit your needs.

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Our Alumni stories

Our Visa Alumni have incredible stories. Here you can read about their personal experience of applying for the Tech Nation Global Talent Visa and moving to the UK. With more than 1000 active members, our alumni are a growing community of experts in key technology systems, all of whom contribute to world-class innovation in digital technology.


Udi Nacmany helped to form the Tech Nation Visa Alumni
Originally from West Jerusalem, Udi found out about the Tech Nation Visa and later became the founder of the Visa Alumni Network.
Kyle from South Africa tells his story of receiving the Tech Nation Visa
Kyle from South Africa tells us his story of coming to the UK on the Tier 1 Visa for Exceptional Tech talent.
Mukesh Adhvaryu tells us about getting the UK Visa for Exceptional Tech Talent
Mukesh has been growing his business in London following the approval of his visa in 2016.
Cansu Deniz Bayrak tells us her Visa Story
Cansu is an investor in the tech for good space. She came to the UK in 2016 and was awarded the Tier 1 Visa for Exceptional Tech Talent in 2018.
Satyajit Das, a software engineer from India tells us about his experience applying for and receiving the Tech Nation Visa.
Lev Perlman tells us about receiving the Exceptional Talent UK Visa
Lev Perlman is a technology consultant and full-stack software engineer from Israel. He was endorsed for the Tech Nation Visa in 2019.
Madhumita Mund Rao
Madhumita Mund Rao, a leader in location intelligence data, analytics and technology, spoke to us about her experience with the Tech Nation Visa.
Alejandro Saucedo tells us about the Tech Nation Visa
Alejandro Saucedo, a Mexican technologist who now specialises in machine learning was awarded his Tech Nation Visa in 2016.
What the Tier 1 Exceptional Talent Visa can do for you
Herman Komashko, a Digital Engineer from Uzbekistan was approved for the Tech Nation (Tier 1) Visa and now lives and works in London.
How the Tier 1 Visa for Exceptional Talent changes your life
Brenda is an award-winning Content Leader, Writer and Strategist. She moved to London from New York in 2016 on a Tech Nation (Tier 1) Visa.
Josue Vivas tells us about his experience with the Tech Nation Visa
Josue Vivas, a Nuclear Design Engineer based in Oxfordshire. He became a Tech Nation Visa holder in 2017 and told us why he chose to work in UK tech.
Yongjie Chen is a UX Designer from China She came to the UK in 2011 to study and today, she runs her own design company.
Sara Gordon is a specialist in B2C Brand and Marketing from America. She now works for healthtech ZOE.
The impact of receiving the UK Visa for Exceptional Talent
Akram Dweikat, a Palestinian Machine Learning computer engineer based in London. He became a Tech Nation Visa holder in 2015.
Slaviana Pavlovich, is a Technical Product Manager based in London with experience working in both start-up and corporate environments managing products, programs and people.

The Visa Alumni Forum

Want to get a flavour of our alumni network? Have a query about your visa application? We’ve created a forum for current applicants and people who are considering applying for a Visa, where you can ask any questions you may have about the Tech Nation Visa and the application process,  to the people who have been through it.

**Please note, this forum is for the Tech Nation Visa only, the alumni cannot answer questions regarding other visa routes.***

Questions about the following?

  • The Tech Nation Visa application process
  • Life in the UK
  • How to make your application stand out
  • Eligibility and criteria for the Tech Nation Visa
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Our Visa ambassadors

Tech Nation Visa ambassadors are a select group of Alumni who act as a ‘link’ between Tech Nation, the Alumni Network and the wider tech community. As key representatives of the visa, they provide insight from their experience as former applicants and the process of applying for the Global Talent Visa.

The ambassadors may help explain the purpose of the visa and provide a general overview of the application process, however they are unable to support individuals with applications or advise regarding the likelihood of endorsement.

MEET THE AMBASSADORS

Join the Network!

Awarded the Global Talent Visa and want to join our Visa Alumni Network? Request to join the Tech Nation Visa Alumni Network by using the form below >

The Tech Nation Visa Alumni Network is for holders of the Tech Nation Global Talent Visa. It is run directly by the Visa Alumni ambassadors in partnership with Tech Nation.

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Alumni Interviews

In this video series, discover how the Visa application works, why people chose the UK and much more.

Register your interest

To fill out the form, please click on the drop-down menu here.

*Please note*

This form will be used to verify your status as an approved Global Talent Visa recipient. Only approved visa holders will be invited to join the Alumni Network.