Tier 1 Investor Visa: The ‘Control of Funds’ Requirement

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...

London Continues to Attract Foreign Investors

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

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)

What the Latest Statistics Tell Us about Entrepreneur and Investor Applications

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Home Office announces changes to Tier 1 Investor visa category from 6 November 2014

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...

London Attracts Chinese Investors

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

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...

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

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...

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

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...

New immigration opportunities for Islamic Investors

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

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

In its most recent Statement of Changes, the UK government has announced more details of its planned changes to the Tier 1 (Investor) visa category...