Thank you very much for your thorough response! Yes, the requirement for my dependents to wait 5 years for ILR is indeed a critical factor to consider. Your solution seems to offer the best-case scenario, and I'll certainly keep it in mind as I move forward with my decision.

Sorry again, but I've learned that "Each Global Talent visa extension can last from 1 to 5 years — and it's you again who chooses how long you want it to be." But do I misunderstand something here? Or is it only in written form and mostly they extend 3 years? Thanks a lot for your consideration and ...

then I can only apply for IlR after my GTV, as you said most likely after 3 years? Is it possible to apply for IlR in the middle of my GTV period? If this is the case, the only concern is the making a payment of 3 year GTV.

Thanks a lot for your clear answer! Given the fact that I also need to pay for my two dependents for 3 years in this case of SWV, staying in GTV seems to be a more appropriate choice here.

I hope you are all well. I am currently employed (corresponding to postdoc level) at one of the UK Universities under the scheme of the Global Talent Visa (GTV), endorsed by the Royal Society. As the duration of my current contract is two years (will be over this summer), I am now in the process of ...