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Challenging an Entrepreneur refusal on the basis of genuineness

Since 2013, Entrepreneur applications have been subject to an assessment of genuineness: whether the applicant is genuine in their intention to run or start a business in the UK. This assessment is done subjectively,...

Ahmed and another (PBS: admissible evidence) [2014] UKUT 365 (IAC)

In the recent case of Ahmed and another (PBS: admissible evidence) [2014] UKUT 365 (IAC), the Upper Tribunal held that the prohibition of new evidence under s.85A(4) of the Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act...

Getting your UK entrepreneur visa: Seven tips on passing the genuine entrepreneur test

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...

The top 100 questions most likely be asked at a Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) interview

Earlier this year, the UKBA introduced a ‘genuine entrepreneur’ interview as part of the Tier 1 (Entreprevneur) visa application process.  The entrepreneur interview is designed to test whether an individual...

Genuine Entrepreneur test introduced to tighten up UK immigration rules.

The UKBA has introduced a ‘genuine entrepreneur’ test to ensure only those with the intention and ability to start a viable business are able to use the Entrepreneur immigration route. Introduced...

The ‘Genuine Entrepreneur Test’ for Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) applications

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...