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2015 has been a year of big changes in the field of immigration law. With the bringing into force of the Immigration Act 2014 significantly affecting rights of appeal, the introduction of the Immigration Health Surcharge, roll out of BRPs for Entry Clearance, a substantial restructuring of the Visitor category and a series of...

The Entrepreneur Visa category is no longer open to new entrants. However, existing Tier 1 Entrepreneur migrants can still extend their stay and settle in the UK. In this post we will take a closer look at the job creation requirement and how the requirement can be met in Tier 1 Entrepreneur visa extension and Tier 1...

In January 2013 the Home Office introduced the ‘Genuine Entrepreneur test’ for individuals seeking to enter or remain in the UK under the Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) category. The entrepreneur category is designed for those who have access to the relevant level of funds (whether this is £50,000 or £200,000) and who also...

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 entry and future settlement in the UK for individuals working in the digital technology sector without the need for...

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 advantageous to leave the UK to make the extension application.  In this article we will look at the reasons why an...

In January 2013, the ‘genuine entrepreneur test’ was introduced for applicants applying to enter the Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) category, for both in-country and entry clearance applications. This test only applied to the initial application made to enter the category, and once in the category Entrepreneurs did not...

Following a change to the Immigration Rules that came into force on 31 January 2013, if you are an individual seeking to enter, or remain in, the UK under the Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) category, then you are now required to satisfy the UK Border Agency that you genuinely intend and are able to establish, take over or become a...

The requirements for the Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) route can be found in the relevant Home Office guidance and in the immigration rules part 6A, paragraphs 245D and 245DF as well as Appendix A. However, there are a number of frequently asked questions that arise for those considering applying for leave to remain in the UK as a Tier...

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 attract the best global talent and maintain the UK’s position as a world-leading destination for innovation and...

The Home Office has today, 7 March 2019, published its statement of changes (HC1919) giving details to the anticipated Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) closure, and introducing the Tier 1 (Innovator) and (Start up) categories which replace it.  Details of those new categories are in separate blogs. Paragraph 245Da is soon to read: (i)...

Within the space of 4 weeks at the end of 2014, UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) introduced several key amendments to its Tier 1 Entrepreneur policy guidance. On 21 November 2014 and 18 December 2014, UKVI provided helpful guidance in relation to the prohibition on investing in companies mainly engaged in ‘property management...

When you come to make your extension or indefinite leave to remain application in the Tier 1 Entrepreneur category, you will need to satisfy a job creation requirement.  The Immigration Rules require that you must have created the equivalent of at least two new full time jobs for persons settled in the UK. These jobs must have...