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Abstract:
This video explains the speaker's personal experience obtaining UK Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR), equivalent to permanent residency, in less than three years, significantly faster than the standard five-year requirement. The key strategy involved switching from a Skilled Worker visa to a Global Talent visa, which allows for ILR eligibility after three years. The time spent on the initial Skilled Worker visa counted towards this three-year period. The speaker details the application process, including the possibility of applying 28 days early, the benefits and cost of the Super Priority service (£1000 extra for a next-day decision, avoiding months of waiting), and the total application fees (£3800 with Super Priority as of early 2024). It also covers the requirement to work in one's expert field before ILR on the Global Talent visa, the freedom to work anywhere post-ILR, and the accelerated path to citizenship (one year faster than standard routes). The video briefly contrasts this route with the faster Innovator visa (2 years, requires investment) and standard 5-year routes like Skilled Worker and Family visas.
Achieving UK Permanent Residency (ILR) in Under 3 Years via Global Talent Visa
0:00:02 Introduction: The video outlines how the speaker achieved UK permanent residency (Indefinite Leave to Remain - ILR) in under 3 years.
0:00:26 Standard vs. Fast Track: Normally, ILR takes 5 years, but the speaker used the Global Talent visa as a faster route. ILR is likened to the US Green Card.
0:00:41 Visa Switch Strategy: The speaker initially held a Skilled Worker visa and switched to the Global Talent visa.
0:00:51 Benefit of Global Talent: Switching to the Global Talent visa reduced the required residency period for ILR eligibility from 5 years down to 3 years.
0:01:04 Time Counted: Importantly, the two years spent on the Skilled Worker visa were counted towards the three-year requirement for the Global Talent ILR application.
0:01:10 Application Timing: It's possible to apply for ILR up to 28 days before completing the required 3 years on the Global Talent pathway.
0:01:27 Super Priority Service: A Super Priority service is available for an additional £1,000, providing an ILR decision the next business day. This avoids the standard waiting period (up to 6 months) during which you cannot leave the UK.
0:02:00 Application Costs (Early 2024): The standard ILR application fee was £2,800. With the £1,000 Super Priority service, the total cost was £3,800. The speaker received their approval email within 2 hours using this service.
0:02:26 Pre-ILR Work Requirement (Global Talent): Before getting ILR via the Global Talent visa, the applicant must work within their specified field of expertise (Digital Technology for the speaker) and provide evidence with the ILR application.
0:02:46 Post-ILR Work Freedom: Once ILR is granted, the holder is free to work in any job or field, without restriction to their initial area of expertise.
0:03:00 Path to Citizenship: After obtaining ILR via the 3-year Global Talent route, one must wait 2 more years for citizenship eligibility (total 5 years). Standard 5-year ILR routes require 1 additional year (total 6 years). Thus, the Global Talent route is one year faster to citizenship.
0:03:21 Rights with ILR: ILR grants rights similar to British citizens (except voting), including access to social funds and full NHS coverage without additional health surcharges.
0:03:39 Innovator Visa Comparison: The Innovator visa offers an even faster path to ILR (2 years) but requires investment.
0:03:52 Standard 5-Year Routes: Visas like Skilled Worker, Ankara Agreement (Turkish Business Person), and Family visas typically require 5 years of residency before ILR eligibility.