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London Attracts Chinese Investors
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A recent report has revealed that London proved to be the biggest magnet for Chinese commercial and residential investors in the first half of 2014. The report, from company Jones Lang Lasalle, found...

 that outward investment from China in the first six months of 2014 amounted to US$5.4 billion, which is 17% higher than in the same period last year. The majority of this money came in the form of commercial...

Significant rise in UK investor and entrepreneur visas granted
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Figures released today by the Office for National Statistics reveal a sharp increase in the number of UK investor and entrepreneur visas granted during the first and second quarters of 2014. In the 3 months from...

 January to March 2014, a total of 213 applications for entry clearance in the Tier 1 Investor visa category were approved by the Home Office (representing a significant increase from the 128 investor visas...

Extending your UK Tier 1 Investor visa: the main requirements
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In order to extend your leave to remain in the UK as a Tier 1 Investor, you must show that you have £1 million in the UK, you have invested £750,000 in specified ways within 3 months of your specified date and...

 that you have maintained your investment since. 1. £1 million in the UK The £1 million held in the UK should include a minimum of £750,000 invested in specified ways and any further money necessary to...

Tier 1 Investor visa category – Home Affairs Select Committee recommends suspension
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In its latest report on the work of the Immigration Directorate, published on 21 March 2014, the Home Affairs Select Committee has recommended that the Tier 1 Investor visa category should be suspended pending...

 the Home Office’s consideration of the recommendations of the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC), chaired by Professor Sir David Metcalf. The Select Committee commented as follows: 45. The Committee was...

Changes to the Tier 1 Investor and Entrepreneur categories from 6 April 2014
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In the most recent Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules, the Home Office has announced important changes to the Tier 1 Investor and Entrepreneur categories of the points-based system. The changes...

 were laid before Parliament on 13 March 2014 and come into force with effect from 6 April 2014. At present, Tier 1 (Investor) Migrants are required to invest their funds within three months of entering the UK or...

New immigration opportunities for Islamic Investors
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Yesterday, at the World Islamic Economic Forum, David Cameron announced new schemes to encourage investment from the Middle East and the flourishing Islamic investments market. The plans include a new Islamic...

 index on the London Stock Exchange which bans investing in alcohol, tobacco and gambling, aimed at assisting managers of sharia compliant funds to identify investment opportunities which match their...

Investigation into investment thresholds under the Tier 1 (Investor) route
By Richmond Chambers -

The Government has asked the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) to advise on whether the current investment limits required under the Tier 1 (Investor) route are appropriate to deliver significant economic benefits...

 for the UK. Tier 1 of the Points Based System provides a means by which the highest value migrants can come to the UK. There are four routes within Tier 1: Entrepreneur; Graduate Entrepreneur; Investor;...

Britain is open for business to Chinese investors and entrepreneurs
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Although the British government has made clear that its aim is to reduce overall net migration to the UK, it is equally committed to ensuring that high-net-worth individuals, in particular Chinese investors and...

 entrepreneurs, continue to migrate to the UK in order to invest, do business and educate their children. According to Richmond Chambers Immigration Barristers, the number of high net worth individuals from...

Changes to the Tier 1 (Investor) visa category from 13 December 2012
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