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Abstract:
This video explains how the speaker obtained Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) in the United Kingdom in under three years, significantly faster than the standard five-year requirement. The accelerated pathway was achieved through the UK's Global Talent Visa. The speaker contrasts this with other visa routes like the Skilled Worker, Family, and Ankara Agreement visas (which typically require 5 years for ILR) and the Investor visa (2 years for ILR). The video details the benefits of ILR (equivalent to a US Green Card, granting rights similar to citizens except voting, including access to public funds and NHS), the specific requirements for ILR via the Global Talent route (including proving work in the endorsed field, the Life in the UK test, and English language proficiency), and practical tips like the possibility of using priority processing to get a decision quickly, thus avoiding travel restrictions during the application period. Costs associated with the application and priority service are also mentioned.
How I Got UK Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) in Under 3 Years
0:00 Introduction: The video details how the speaker obtained UK Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR), or "süresiz oturum," in less than 3 years.
0:14 Standard ILR Timeline: Typically, most visa routes require 5 years of UK residence before eligibility for ILR.
0:26 ILR Explained: ILR is the UK equivalent of the US Green Card, granting permanent residency.
0:38 Benefits of ILR: Holders gain rights equal to citizens except voting, including access to public funds (social assistance) and full NHS coverage without extra charges.
1:06 ILR as a Step to Citizenship: ILR is a necessary step before applying for British citizenship.
1:12 Speaker's Timeline (Global Talent): Achieved ILR in 3 years and becomes eligible for citizenship after 2 more years (3+2=5 years total).
1:21 Standard Visa Timelines (Skilled Worker, Family, Ankara Agreement): Typically 5 years to ILR, then 1 more year for citizenship (5+1=6 years total).
1:47 Global Talent Visa Advantage: Allows for ILR application after 3 years of residence.
2:06 Investor Visa Timeline: Offers the fastest route to ILR (2 years), requiring 3 more years for citizenship (2+3=5 years total).
2:31 Switching Visas Saved Time: The speaker switched from a Skilled Worker visa to Global Talent, shortening the path to ILR by 2 years.
2:50 Early Application Window: Global Talent visa holders can apply for ILR up to 28 days before completing their 3 years of residency.
3:01 Priority Service Availability: Unlike some routes (e.g., Ankara Agreement), Global Talent ILR applications offer an optional priority service for faster processing.
3:12 Importance of Priority Service: Standard ILR processing can take up to 6 months, during which applicants cannot leave the UK. Priority service avoids this long waiting period and travel restriction.
3:35 Priority Service Experience: Costs an extra £1000 (as of the video date); the speaker received ILR approval within 2 hours using this service.
3:53 ILR Application Costs (Jan 2025): Standard fee was ~£2800. With priority service, the speaker's total cost was ~£3800. Citizenship application fee was ~£1600.
4:14 Global Talent ILR Work Requirement: Applicants must prove they have worked in their endorsed field (e.g., Digital Technology for the speaker) before getting ILR.
4:49 Post-ILR Freedom: Once ILR is granted, there are no restrictions on the type of work the holder can do.
5:10 Proof of Work: A letter from the employer ("proof of work") is needed to demonstrate work in the endorsed field.
5:20 Required Documents for ILR: Proof of passing the "Life in the UK" test and English language proficiency evidence are mandatory.
5:31 English Language Proof Validity: An English test certificate (like IELTS) used for the initial visa application can still be used for the ILR application, even if its official 2-year validity has expired.
6:09 Alternative English Test: Trinity College offers a simpler English test focusing only on speaking and listening, which is also acceptable.
6:19 Summary of Fast Routes: Investor (2 years) and Global Talent (3 years) visas offer the quickest pathways to ILR compared to standard 5-year routes.
6:42 Conclusion: Thanks viewers, encourages likes/subscriptions, and invites questions in the comments.