Ilia Zaretskii
I am Natasha’s partner and, in a way, her very first "client." At the end of 2021, we were living in London on my Skilled Worker visa sponsored by Facebook/Meta, where I was working at the time. With all the discussions about upcoming layoffs and the general uncertainty in the industry, we both felt insecure about relying on a tied work visa. On top of that, Meta wasn’t an ideal long-term match for me, and I wanted the freedom to look for new opportunities without the pressure of choosing an employer based solely on their willingness to sponsor a visa.
That’s when Natasha suggested applying for the UK Global Talent Visa. At that point, she had zero professional experience with Global Talent applications. All she had were the official guidelines, a few online forums, and a document package kindly shared by a friend who had already been endorsed. But Natasha has an extensive background in communications, and this turned out to be her superpower: her ability to structure information, build a compelling narrative, and present my achievements clearly and convincingly made all the difference (well, that — and the fact that I’m an exceptional tech talent, of course).
She pushed me for information about my projects, ignored my doubts and prepared my case from scratch to submission. When I got an endorsement, a lot of our friends got interested, and I encouraged Natasha to start consulting.
Since then, I’ve watched her grow into a highly competent, respected, and trusted consultant whose work genuinely changes people’s lives. I’ve seen firsthand how rigorously she approaches each case and how deeply she cares about the success of every client. I have no doubt that her expertise and dedication will allow her to continue helping talented people build their futures in the UK — just as she once helped me.
That’s when Natasha suggested applying for the UK Global Talent Visa. At that point, she had zero professional experience with Global Talent applications. All she had were the official guidelines, a few online forums, and a document package kindly shared by a friend who had already been endorsed. But Natasha has an extensive background in communications, and this turned out to be her superpower: her ability to structure information, build a compelling narrative, and present my achievements clearly and convincingly made all the difference (well, that — and the fact that I’m an exceptional tech talent, of course).
She pushed me for information about my projects, ignored my doubts and prepared my case from scratch to submission. When I got an endorsement, a lot of our friends got interested, and I encouraged Natasha to start consulting.
Since then, I’ve watched her grow into a highly competent, respected, and trusted consultant whose work genuinely changes people’s lives. I’ve seen firsthand how rigorously she approaches each case and how deeply she cares about the success of every client. I have no doubt that her expertise and dedication will allow her to continue helping talented people build their futures in the UK — just as she once helped me.
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Technical project manager, Nebius, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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