u/Calm_Reporter_5020

"What are my alternatives" threads here rarely cover the UK route, so doing the comparison properly:

	EB-2 India	UK Global Talent (Tech)
Time to PR/ILR	50+ yrs current backlog	3 yrs (Exceptional Talent) / 5 (Promise)
Job offer required	Yes (PERM)	No
Tied to employer	Yes	No
Spouse work auth	EAD if H-4, fragile	Unrestricted, day 1
Kids age-out (CSPA)	Yes	None
Cost (USD)	~$5–10k legal	~$5–6.5k all-in
Endorsement timeline	N/A	3 wks fast-track / 8 wks standard

The evidence requirements (publications, patents, talks, OSS, impact) overlap heavily with EB-1A. If you've been collecting for EB-1A, most of it ports.

Honest caveats: https://ukglobaltalentvisa.org/global-talent-vs-eb2-eb3

• UK salaries are 30–50% lower in absolute terms vs US tech for the same role. But you can move back to the US with Eb1C :-)
• Tech Nation rejects ~40–50% of applications, almost always for evidence-quality not seniority. But you can apply online!