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Global Talent Visa UK: three eligible categories, a 4-year non-dom regime replacing the old 15-year rule, and a real 2-day decision time. No sponsor required.
The UK is raising standard ILR from 5 to 10 years under Earned Settlement. High earners: 3 years. Refugees: 20 years. Rules as of 29 Sep 2026.
O-1 needs 3 of 10 criteria and moves faster; EB-1A grants permanent status but wants 5-6 criteria. Compare sponsorship, taxes, and processing times.
The O-1 visa has no annual cap and no lottery, and you can file year-round. Who files the petition, what evidence counts, and how O-1 leads to a green card.
From October 1, 2026, UK right to work checks extend to gig workers, contractors and the self-employed. Fines run up to £60,000 per worker.
Yes: EB2 India reopened in the October 2026 Visa Bulletin, but EB1/EB3 worldwide retrogressed nearly 2 years. Full filing vs. final action date breakdown.