Visas
Global Talent Visa: What Level of Achievement Do You Need?
No Nobel Prize required. For the arts route, two out of three criteria are enough. Here's what counts for tech, arts, and research tracks.
Merit Passage| Nov 2, 2026
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Visas
Global Talent Visa for artists and musicians: how visa approval works in Britain
How artists can get the UK Global Talent visa: two of three criteria, awards, recommendation letters, 5-year settlement path, and route to a British passport.
Eu Residence| Nov 2, 2026
News
UK changes path to indefinite leave to remain: what Shabana Mahmood proposed
What timelines to ILR did Shabana Mahmood propose: 5, 10, 20 and 30 years, conditions for healthcare workers, salary exceptions and rules for small boat arrivals.
Settle Threshold| Nov 2, 2026
Visas
Public profile for artists: how much you need for a UK Global Talent Visa
How many publications, awards and proof-of-appearance items you need for the UK Global Talent visa in the arts, and how to choose which criteria to meet.
Merit Passage| Oct 31, 2026
Residency & citizenship
ILR in the UK: How Many Years Will You Actually Have to Wait
Yes, for now ILR still takes 5 years. Home Office is weighing 10 years, or 15 for low earners. Shabana Mahmood promised a final decision the week after 31 October 2026.
Settle Threshold| Oct 31, 2026
News
UK Budget 2026: What Changes for Immigrants and Entrepreneurs
New rules for the Skilled Worker visa, lower salary thresholds from spring 2027, extended job-search periods. What changes await workers and entrepreneurs in the UK.
Settle Route| Oct 30, 2026