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High Potential Individual: caseworker guidance

Immigration staff guidance on considering applications under the High Potential Individual route.

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From:
Home Office
Published:
30 May 2022
Last updated:
3 August 2026
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  1. Updated references to immigration bail under suitability provisions.

  2. This guidance has been updated to reflect the increased English language requirement from B1 level to B2.

  3. Updated after expansion of the route and Part Suitability transition.

  4. Updated section on previous periods of postgraduate permission to refer to ‘High Potential Individuals’ and removed references to biometric residence permits (BRPs).

  5. Guidance updated with links to Appendix Tuberculosis (TB).

  6. Updated document with a new version.

  7. Guidance updated to reflect changes to the Immigration Rules which came into force on 12 April 2023, as set out in Statement of Changes HC 1160.

  8. References to police registration condition removed and updated guidance on e-visas.

  9. First published.

Documents

High Potential Individual caseworker guidance (accessible)

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High Potential Individual caseworker guidance

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UK Visas and Immigration guidance on how staff consider applications to enter or remain in the UK under the High Potential Individual route.

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