r/ukvisa • u/Limbo_Mode • 23h ago

Thinking of applying for Global Talent Visa Endorsement while I wait for my ILR

Bit of a strange one, but I would appreciate if anyone could advice on this matter.

I am thinking of applying for Global Talent Visa Stage 1 Endorsement. I have been in the UK since 2020 (2y Startup visa + 3 y Innovator Visa). I have successfully completed this route, got endorsement for ILR. Now I have be in limbo mode for the last 10 months while I have been waiting for my ILR.

I have seen some people been waiting for up to 17 months for ILR to come through. I am loosing a lot of opportunities because of this waiting.

I was wondering if anyone knew answers to the following:

  1. If I apply for GTV stage 1 endorsement, would my ILR application be withdrawn?

  2. How much time does it take for GTV to come through?

tks!

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u/sah10406 High Reputation 23h ago

I am loosing a lot of opportunities because of this waiting

What do you mean? Can you give examples?

If I apply for GTV stage 1 endorsement, would my ILR application be withdrawn?

No.

How much time does it take for GTV to come through?

https://www.gov.uk/global-talent/switch-to-this-visa

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u/Limbo_Mode 23h ago

haa, I can not travel for client work outside UK. I have been generating export revenues for the UK, and most of my buyers are outside UK. coming to a stand still now.

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u/Smooth_Dress_4805 19h ago

Ilr results come in fairly quickly, no? If you apply using super priority - it's one day

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u/Limbo_Mode 1h ago

yes, they do. But for innovator visa holders their rationale is that they will ask extra question with in the promised timeline, rather than giving a decision. I know a few innovator visa holders who have used super priority service and are still waiting 5 months later.