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What is work? Complying with your visa conditions

Under the Immigration Rules, many people have restrictions on their right to work in the UK. This article will look at some of the main definitions of work used in the Immigration rules in the main work and study...

Should I choose Tier 1 Entrepreneur or Innovator?

Although the Tier 1 Entrepreneur category is closed to new entrants, those who hold leave in the Tier 1 (Graduate Entrepreneur) route currently or have held it in the last 12 months are still able to apply to enter...

Extending a Tier 1 Investor or Entrepreneur visa from abroad

While most people will prefer to remain in the UK to make their extension application in the Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) or Tier 1 (Investor) category, there are a number of circumstances where it will be necessary or...

Switching from Graduate Entrepreneur or Start-up to Entrepreneur

As we have previously covered in the Knowledge Centre, the Tier 1 (Graduate Entrepreneur) route will close to new entrants on 5 July 2019. However individuals who have already entered the category will be able...

Requirements for the new Innovator & Start-Up Visas

The much anticipated Statement of Changes including for Entrepreneurs and Investors is hot off the press today. Near the end of the 296 pages, you will find the new Appendix W, which contains the rules for “Workers”....

When can a Tier 1 (Exceptional Talent) visa be a good alternative to a Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) visa?

If you would like to come to the UK to start a business, your first consideration is likely to be a Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) visa. However, there are some cases in which the Tier 1 (Exceptional Talent) visa can allow...

Goodbye Entrepreneurs, Hello Innovators!

The last week has been somewhat turbulent for the Tier 1 categories, with a shock announcement that the Tier 1 (Investor) category was being suspended with almost immediate effect, followed by a hasty subsequent...

Tier 1 (Entrepreneur): Specified evidence and missing documents

There is not much entrepreneur case-law. Safeer & Ors, R (On the Application Of) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2018] EWCA Civ 2518 is an example of the Court of Appeal’s approach to the strict...

The Dangers of Specified Information and Documents for Tier 1 (Entrepreneurs): Awan v SSHD [2018] EWCA Civ 1988

In the case of Awan v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2018] EWCA Civ 1988, Underhill LJ considered whether to permit Awan to appeal against the decision of the Upper Tribunal, which had upheld the refusal...

Indefinite Leave to Remain as a Tier 1 Entrepreneur

Migrants can apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain as an Entrepreneur after 60 months in the Tier 1 Entrepreneur category (there are accelerated routes for those who meet further criteria, as set out below). In...

UK Entrepreneur Visa Success Stories

Our immigration barristers have assisted many individuals and their families to enter and remain in the UK under the Tier 1 Entrepreneur visa route.  Our clients have included interior designers, musicians, artists,...

Home Office announces new UK Startup Visa for Entrepreneurs

During London Tech Week, Home Secretary Sajid Javid announced a new startup visa route, stating that the new visa is “for people wanting to start a business in the UK. This will help to ensure we continue to...