Comment by jameshart
10 years ago
Coming to speak on web animation, perhaps the magic word to use would have been 'arts'.
Clearly analogous situations such as performers coming in to play music on a stage, or actors to perform one-man shows, are supported by existing visas. Seems this is a case where the legislation needs adjusting.
The magic word is "attend", instead of "speak".
Looks like that's https://www.gov.uk/tier-5-temporary-worker-creative-and-spor...
Occasionally someone high-profile has a visa denied: https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2007/mar/28/musicnews.music