Your application was rejected. Here is what happens next.
A rejection is not the end. You have one opportunity to request an endorsement review, but the rules are strict and the window is short. Here is exactly what you can and cannot do.
If your UK Global Talent Visa endorsement is rejected, you have 28 days to request a free review by a different assessor. You cannot submit new evidence. The review assesses whether your original application was evaluated correctly. If the review also fails, you must submit a new application and pay the £524 fee again.
The Rules of the Review Process
28 days
Time to request a review from the rejection decision date. This is a firm deadline.
No new evidence
You cannot submit additional documents, letters, or an updated personal statement.
No fee
The endorsement review is free. No additional payment is required.
Different assessor
A separate assessor reviews your application independently from the first decision.
Final decision
The review outcome is final. There is no further appeal option after the review.
One chance only
You get one review per application. After that, you must submit a new application.
Review or Reapply?
The most important decision you make after a rejection. A review only helps if the original decision contained an error.
Request a review if...
- •The rejection cites evidence you did submit and the assessor appears to have missed it
- •The rejection letter contains factual errors about your application
- •You believe the assessor misapplied the criteria to your specific situation
- •Your evidence is genuinely strong and the rejection feels inconsistent with the guidance
Reapply (do not request review) if...
- •The rejection correctly identifies genuine gaps in your evidence
- •You know your personal statement was vague or lacked UK-focused content
- •Your reference letters were templated or did not speak to specific achievements
- •You claimed a criterion you now realise you did not fully meet
How to Request a Review
Read your rejection letter carefully
The rejection letter will state which criteria the assessor found you did not meet and why. This is the most important document. It tells you exactly what the assessor believed was weak or missing.
Decide: review or reapply?
A review is only worth requesting if you genuinely believe the assessor made an error in evaluating your existing evidence. If your application had real gaps, a review will not fix them. You need to reapply with stronger evidence.
Request the review within 28 days
Submit your review request through the endorsing body's online portal before the 28-day deadline. There is no fee for the review. State clearly which specific points you believe were assessed incorrectly.
Wait for the outcome
A different assessor reviews your original application. Processing typically takes around 28 days. You will receive the outcome by email. The review decision is final.
If the Review Is Unsuccessful
If the review also results in rejection, the decision is final. Your options at this point are:
Submit a new application
A completely fresh Stage 1 endorsement application with a new fee (£524). You can strengthen your evidence and address the gaps identified in the original rejection.
Wait and reapply later
If your evidence was genuinely not strong enough, it may be worth waiting 12-18 months to build more substantial proof of impact before reapplying.
Consider a different route
If you applied under MC1 but lacked the track record, consider whether MC2 (Exceptional Promise) better fits your profile. The criteria overlap but the evidence bar is different.
Common Questions About the Review Process
Does requesting a review affect future applications?
No. Requesting a review does not create a negative mark on your record. If the review fails and you later reapply, the reapplication is treated independently. The endorsing body does not penalise you for having previously requested a review.
Can I get feedback on why my application was rejected?
The rejection letter should provide reasons. You can also ask the endorsing body for more detailed feedback, though the level of detail varies. Use the rejection reasons to understand exactly which criteria were not satisfied before deciding whether to request a review or reapply.
What if I find new evidence after submitting a review request?
The review is based on your original application only. Finding new evidence after the review is submitted does not help the current application. Save it for a new application if the review is unsuccessful.
Preparing a stronger reapplication?
Our platform audits your evidence against the exact criteria that previously rejected applications miss. Start with a free eligibility check to confirm you are on the right route.