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    Evidence Guide 8 min read

    What Evidence to Include in Your Global Talent Visa Portfolio

    A practical guide to selecting, formatting, and presenting evidence that meets endorsing body standards across all routes.

    The Evidence Structure

    Your evidence portfolio typically consists of up to 10 evidence items and 3 letters of recommendation. Each evidence piece should be accompanied by a brief narrative (1 page max) explaining its significance.

    Up to 10 Evidence Items

    Documents, screenshots, data, publications

    3 Recommendation Letters

    From senior industry figures

    Personal Statement

    Your narrative and UK plans

    Types of Strong Evidence

    Innovation & Technical Achievement

    • Patents filed or granted
    • Architecture diagrams of systems you designed
    • Before/after metrics of technical improvements
    • Published code or open-source projects

    Impact & Revenue

    • Revenue or growth data attributed to your work
    • User adoption metrics for products you built
    • Client testimonials or case studies
    • Employment contracts showing above-market compensation

    Recognition & Thought Leadership

    • Conference speaking invitations and recordings
    • Published articles in respected outlets
    • Awards from industry bodies
    • Judging panels or advisory board membership

    Community & Mentorship

    • Mentoring programmes you've led
    • Workshops, bootcamps, or courses taught
    • Open-source community leadership
    • DEI initiatives or volunteer work in tech

    Common Evidence Mistakes

    Submitting evidence without a narrative — reviewers need context, not just documents
    Using internal company jargon that the assessor won't understand
    Providing team achievements without clarifying your personal contribution
    Low-quality screenshots or illegible scanned documents
    Evidence that's older than 5 years without explaining ongoing relevance

    Formatting Tips

    • Each evidence piece: 1-page narrative + supporting document(s)
    • Use clear headings: Context → Your Role → Actions → Impact
    • Include dates and quantifiable metrics wherever possible
    • PDF format, clearly labelled (e.g. 'MC1_Conference_Talk.pdf')
    • Keep total file size manageable — compress images and scans

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