If you have a bachelor’s or a master’s degree the High Potential Individual visa will last for two years. If you have a PhD or other doctoral qualification, it will last for three years.
You cannot extend a High Potential Individual visa however, it may be possible to switch to a different visa such as a skilled worker visa once it expires.
Given the fast pace of change, we would stress that this information is designed to be informative, not advisory and represents our understanding of English law and practice as at the date indicated. We would always recommend that you should seek specific guidance on any particular legal issue.
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