In the UK The Global Talent Visa replaced Tier 1 visa. The main changes included:
- Limitation of the number of suitable visas
- adding UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) as the approval body,
- Including an accelerated approval path for some applicants
- Expanding the number of suitable scholarships and approval areas (more detailed below)
The aim of the changes was to make the application process smoother, faster and more attractive for highly talented people.