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Tier 1 Investor Visa: Control of Funds Requirement
By Paul Richmond

It is a core principle of the Immigration Rules that in order to qualify for an initial grant of leave as a Tier 1 Investor, an applicant must have money of their own, under their control.  In this post we look at how an applicant for a Tier 1 Investor visa...

 can demonstrate the necessary level of control of funds and the powers of the Home Office in this regard. How can I demonstrate control of my investment funds? The necessary level of control of funds will exist where an applicant has had the money for a...

London Continues to Attract Foreign Investors
By Richmond Chambers

London remains the single most important location for foreign direct investment (FDI) in the UK and in fact across the whole of Europe, according to EY’s latest UK Attractiveness Report.Contact Us

 London remains the single most important location for foreign direct investment (FDI) in the UK and in fact across the whole of Europe, according to EY’s latest UK Attractiveness Report.Contact Us

Home Office announces important changes to the Tier 1 (Investor) visa category
By Gillian McCall

Today the Home Office has released a Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules which introduces broad and sweeping changes across many categories in the Immigration Rules. The majority of changes will come into force on 6 April 2015.Tier 1 (Investor)

 Today the Home Office has released a Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules which introduces broad and sweeping changes across many categories in the Immigration Rules. The majority of changes will come into force on 6 April 2015.Tier 1 (Investor)

Home Office announces changes to Tier 1 Investor 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 Investor visa category. The changes follow a review by the Migration Advisory Committee. The current £1...

 million minimum investment threshold is being raised to £2 million; A change is being made to require the full investment sum to be invested in prescribed forms of investments (share or loan capital in active and trading UK companies, or UK Government...

London Attracts Chinese Investors
By Richmond Chambers

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.Contact Us

 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.Contact Us

Extending your UK Tier 1 Investor visa: the main requirements
By Richmond Chambers

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

Tier 1 Investor visa category – Home Affairs Select Committee recommends suspension
By Richmond Chambers

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 alarmed by Professor Sir David Metcalf’s admission about the purchase of gilts for...

Changes to the Tier 1 Investor and Entrepreneur categories from 6 April 2014
By Richmond Chambers

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 the date of the grant of leave. A change is being made to allow extensions to be granted if there are...

New immigration opportunities for Islamic Investors
By Richmond Chambers

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.

 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.

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.Contact Us

 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.Contact Us

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

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