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Can I be a contractor if I have leave as a Tier 1 Entrepreneur?
By Gillian McCall - Barrister Partner

Successful Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) applicants will have their leave granted subject to a number of conditions. One of these conditions is that you cannot work for a business other than your own. The condition states: ‘no...

 employment other than working for the business(es) the applicant has established, joined or taken over, but working for such business(es) does not include anything undertaken by the applicant...

Court of Appeal considers the requirements of the Entrepreneur visa
By Gillian McCall - Barrister Partner

In March 2015, the Court of Appeal published a decision on the Entrepreneur category: Iqbal & Dependants v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2015] EWCA Civ 169. This is currently the most...

 senior court to have considered the Entrepreneur category. The appeal related to part of the specified evidence requirements in paragraph 41-SD of Appendix A to the Immigration Rules, specifically the evidence...

A Short Guide to UK Immigration for Entrepreneurs
By Paul Richmond - Managing Partner

If you wish to set up or invest in a business in the UK, you may qualify to live and work in the UK as a Tier 1 Entrepreneur. You can also switch into the entrepreneur immigration category if you are already...

 in the UK under Tier 1, 2 or 4 of the points-based system. Your family members may accompany you as your dependents. Initial applications: UK tier 1 entrepreneur visa For an initial entrepreneur visa...

Home Office announces changes to Tier 1 Entrepreneur visa category from 6 November 2014
By Richmond Chambers -

In its latest Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules published today, 16 October 2014, the Home Secretary has announced various changes to the Tier 1 Entrepreneur category. For applications made in the UK,...

 a new requirement is being added that the funds to be invested in the business must also be in the UK, to assist in verifying that the funds are genuine; A change is being made to require applicants for...

New blog post: Changes to the Tier 1 Entrepreneur category from 11 July 2014
By Richmond Chambers -

In a Statement of Changes released today, the Home Office has announced a number of wide ranging changes across various parts of the immigration rules, including in-country switching applications in the...

 Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) category. These changes come into force tomorrow, and have serious implications for anyone with leave to remain as a Tier 4 Student or as a Tier 1 (Post Study Work) Migrant who will in the...

NB (Pakistan) v. Secretary of State for the Home Department [2013] EWCA Civ 1280 – case summary
By Richmond Chambers -

In what we believe is the first reported case concerning an application for leave to remain as a Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) Migrant under the points-based system, in NB (Pakistan) v. Secretary of State for the Home...

 Department [2013] EWCA Civ 1280 the Court of Appeal has refused a renewed application for permission to appeal. The applicant’s application for leave to remain as a Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) Migrant was...

Changes to the Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) category from 1 October 2013
By Richmond Chambers -

In its most recent Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules, the Home Office has announced important changes to the Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) category of the points-based system. The changes were laid before Parliament...

 on 6 September 2013 and come into force with effect from 1 October 2013. The following changes apply to both Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) entry clearance and leave to remain applications: A minor change...

Granted leave to enter or remain as a Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) Migrant? What should I do now?
By Richmond Chambers -

If you have recently been granted a UK Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) visa, then you need to be aware of the requirements that you will need to meet for an extension of stay in the UK in the Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) category...

 in 3 years’ time.  In this article, we provide an outline of the main requirements for an extension of stay as a Tier 1 (Entrepreneur). Director or self-employed? You will need to register as...

Changes to the Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) category from 31 January 2013
By Richmond Chambers -

In its most recent Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules, the UK government has announced important changes to the Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) category of the points-based system....

 The changes were laid before Parliament on 30 January 2013 and come into force with immediate effect today, 31 January 2013.Genuine entrepreneur testMinimum funds to be held

Changes to the Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) category from 13 December 2012
By Richmond Chambers -

In its most recent Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules, the UK government has announced important planned changes to the Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) category of the points-based system. The changes were laid...

 before Parliament on 22 November 2012 and will come into force on 13 December 2012. Switching from Tier 4 (General) student to Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) From 13 December 2012, it will no longer be possible for...

New opportunities for Tier 1 (Post-study work) migrants
By Richmond Chambers -

On 15 March 2012, a written ministerial statement was laid in Parliament outlining a number of changes to the Immigration Rules.

 On 15 March 2012, a written ministerial statement was laid in Parliament outlining a number of changes to the Immigration Rules.

New opportunities for Graduate entrepreneurs
By Richmond Chambers -

In a recent statement of intent, the government has announced more details of its new Tier 1 (Graduate Entrepreneur) scheme.  Open from 6 April 2012, the scheme will be available to those who have been identified...

 by UK universities as having developed world class innovative ideas or entrepreneurial skills, but who are not yet in a position to meet the full requirements of the Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) route. have an...
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