Just to follow up on this - Successfully got ILR using Super Priority, with no issues with my above issue. I did not include a cover letter or give it any more consideration. I hope this is one more useful point for others that might find themselves in a similar situation.

Have you read the gov.uk page for the Global Talent visa to understand the different endorsement routes? https://www.gov.uk/global-talent I believe it should be relatively straight forward for you to understand whether you are a researcher or academic leader, a leader in arts and culture, or a leade...

I think I've had similar confusion to OP. I understand that everyone always says 5y-28d, and I acknowldge above that you say it's a common practice to book biometrics within this 5y-28d timeframe. However, ILR guideance always says "5 years lawfully in the UK" (e.g. https://www.gov.uk/gove...

I meant to say - I requested my basic Subject Access Request from Home Office to determine if that contains any flags or hints to possible disruptions, and now I'm waiting that long 30 days for that to be processed. Is there anything in particular I should look out for in that?

Thanks for the link. The situation discussed in there is a bit diferent to mine, but I can see the overlap. So you believe there is no concern that I entered the country before the date on my T1 entry clearance? I'm just concerned that I'm flagged in the system as overstaying either my YMV or visa-l...

Hi - I am currently preparing my ILR (Global Talent) application, and I have a question about how much I screwed myself over by re-entering the UK early after changing my visa. I originally entered the UK on T5 Youth Mobility Visa, and before it expired I got endorsement for T1 Exceptional Talent (T...