Mariyam Ferreira

3 min readIndividuals who successfully obtain Tier 1 Investor visas have the opportunity to apply for an extension on their leave to remain if able to provide the necessary evidence and satisfy the requirements of the points-based system. Basic Requirements The criteria that must be fulfilled to qualify for a Tier 1 Investor visa attention are different … Read more

4 min readOverview of the Tier 1 Investor Initial Application In order to qualify for a Tier 1 Investor visa, the applicant must have a minimum of £2 million at their disposal and ready to invest in the UK. They must also have organised an account with a recognised and regulated bank in the UK, which will … Read more

6 min readIndividuals who gain entry to the United Kingdom under the Tier 1 Investor scheme can apply for indefinite leave to remain after satisfying several important requirements. Specifically, they must have invested a certain amount of money in the United Kingdom and resided in the country for a specific period of time. Such requirements vary significantly … Read more

4 min readTier 1 Entrepreneur Visa The Home Office in the United Kingdom introduced the Tier 1 Entrepreneur Visa for existing and prospective entrepreneurs interested in establishing, investing in or taking over businesses based in the UK. The most important requirement to satisfy in order to qualify for a Tier 1 Entrepreneur Visa is the provision of … Read more

4 min readIndefinite leave to remain (aka settled status) gives the respective applicant the right to live and work in the United Kingdom on a permanent basis.  Under the Tier 1 Entrepreneur scheme, the applicant is typically required to have spent five years residing in the United Kingdom, prior to applying for indefinite leave to remain. However, … Read more

4 min readTier 1 Entrepreneur visas can be extended where the applicant meets several key requirements outlined in UK business immigration legislation. Along with fulfilling all necessary requirements to qualify for a Tier 1 Entrepreneur visa, they must also create jobs in the United Kingdom, invest a certain amount of money in their business activities and reside … Read more

11 min readThe Tier 1 Entrepreneur visa is designed for individuals planning to start a UK business from scratch, take over an existing business or invest in a business they are already involved with in some way. The most important requirement to qualify for a Tier 1 Entrepreneur visa is access to a minimum of £200,000 (£50,000 … Read more

2 min readThe United Kingdom boasts one of the world’s most prominent and prosperous economies. As a result, business owners, entrepreneurs and skilled workers from all over the world flock to the UK to take advantage of its rich and diverse economic landscape. Likewise, companies across the United Kingdom are constantly searching for the most talented individuals … Read more

3 min readThe Tier 5 Workers Visa scheme was introduced to help non-EEA nationals of a younger age travel to the UK and experience the country’s unique culture and way of life. During a period of leave granted under the Tier 5 visa scheme, the recipient is permitted to pursue temporary employment, subject to a number of … Read more

5 min readWhat is a Sponsor License Compliance? Under the terms of the new immigration legislation implemented as of November 2008, UK employers are obliged to obtain sponsor licences from the Home Office, in order to legally employ workers from outside the EEA. Please note that sponsorship licenses are only granted upon the respective organisation meeting several … Read more