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We’d like to take this opportunity to reassure you and our loyal clients that Aristone are operating as usual following Government guidelines.
We have made changes to ensure that we can continue to provide you with the high quality services you expect from us. Our staff have been briefed and we have put the appropriate measures in place to assist with mitigating any risks. Our contingency plans are robust and have been proved to be effective over the last few weeks, and we continue to deliver our services to you.
During the first quarter of 2019, the Home Office outlined a series of important changes to Tier 1 of the PBS. The most pressing of which were as follows:
Withdrawal of the Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) visa category as of March 29
Withdrawal of the Tier 1 (Graduate Entrepreneur) visa category as of July 5
Introduction of the new ‘Start-up’ and ‘Innovator’ visas as of March 30
New restrictions on Tier 1 (Investor) category applications and acquisition
Transitional arrangements have been put in place for individuals who submitted their Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) applications prior to midnight on March 28, which will enable qualifying applicants to apply for permit extensions until April 5, 2023. Those covered under these transitional arrangements will also be able to submit settlement applications until April 5, 2025.
Applications submitted after the March 29 deadline that would previously have fallen under the Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) should be redirected to the new ‘Innovator’ visa category.
Anyone who submitted an application via the Tier 1 (Graduate Entrepreneur) pathway before midnight on July 4, 2019, will be able to apply for a switch to the new Start-up visa or the Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) category upon expiration of their initial visa, until July 5, 2021. Individuals who submitted new clearance applications on or after the July 4 deadline are encouraged to use the new ‘Start-up’ visa pathway.
What documents are involved in Tier 1 ‘Innovator’ Visa for the UK?
The government’s official documentation on the new Tier 1 ‘Innovator’ visa program outlines several key differences from the existing Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) route, which include the following:
The introduction of a new expert endorsement requirement, which means that the applicant will first need to receive the endorsement of a UK government approved body, in order to verify the viability, scalability and appropriateness of the business. The approved body that provides the endorsement has the power to withdraw their endorsement in any time, which will result in curtailment.
The new innovator visa category is aimed primarily at experienced entrepreneurs and businesspersons. Along with the official endorsement of a UK government approved body, the applicant is required to invest a minimum of £50,000 in their business from a legal and provable source. This is a significant reduction from the £200,000 minimum investment requirements in the previous Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) category.
The new route extends the required pre-investment holding period for funds from 90 days to 2 years.
Under the new Tier 1 ‘Innovator’ visa pathway, the individual can apply for indefinite leave to remain after three years – reduced from the previous five-year minimum residency requirement. This three-year reduced residency requirement is dependent on the applicant meeting any two of the following criteria:
A minimum investment of £50,000 in their business and evidence of these funds being actively used to grow and develop their business.
Doubling the number of customers using the business.
Applying for intellectual property protection after research and development activity.
Generating minimum annual gross revenues of £1 million.
Creating a minimum of 10 full time jobs for legal UK residents.
How long is the length of stay for the Tier 1 ‘Start-up’ visa?
The most important differences between the existing Tier 1 (Graduate Entrepreneur) pathway and the new Start-up visa include the following:
The new Start-up visa pathway is open to anyone looking to establish a new business in the United Kingdom for the first time, who don’t necessarily need to be graduates.
Initial funding requirements have been removed, though applicants require an endorsement.
Successful applicants will be granted a maximum period of leave of two years – one year more than the previous Tier 1 (Graduate Entrepreneur) pathway.
Can we extend the Tier 1 (Investor) Visa ?
Alterations to the Tier 1 (investor) visa pathway include an extension of the duration for which funds must be held prior to the application’s submission – up from 90 days to 2 years. Buying of UK National debt in order to qualify as an investor is no longer permitted, while the purchase of UK government bonds is no longer considered a qualifying investment.
Individuals with Tier 1 (investor) visas can apply to extend their visa until 05 April 2023 and will have until 05 April 2025 to apply for settlement. Successful Tier 1 (Investor) migrants submitting extension applications from overseas will be granted 2 years and 4 months leave, up slightly from the current 2 years.
Expert Advice…
If you have any questions or concerns regarding your eligibility or status under the new rules, we’re standing by to help. Contact a member of the team at Aristone Solicitors today to book your obligation-free consultation with a member of the team.
Note: The Home Office is expected to make additional updates to its information and advice released to date, therefore the information in this post is also subject to change. If you would like to discuss any aspect of UK visa applications and related policy in more detail, book your obligation-free consultation with Aristone Solicitors today. […]
The 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 […]
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We’d like to take this opportunity to reassure you and our loyal clients that Aristone are operating as usual following Government guidelines.
We have made changes to ensure that we can continue to provide you with the high quality services you expect from us. Our staff have been briefed and we have put the appropriate measures in place to assist with mitigating any risks. Our contingency plans are robust and have been proved to be effective over the last few weeks, and we continue to deliver our services to you.
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Covid-19 business update: We are still open for business
We’d like to take this opportunity to reassure you and our loyal clients that Aristone are operating as usual following Government guidelines.
We have made changes to ensure that we can continue to provide you with the high quality services you expect from us. Our staff have been briefed and we have put the appropriate measures in place to assist with mitigating any risks. Our contingency plans are robust and have been proved to be effective over the last few weeks, and we continue to deliver our services to you.
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the same email address used during the sign- up for the newsletters.
The email address must remain the same and used to liaise until the matter closure.
You will be eligible for a 10% discount on your total conveyancing costs, once you sign our client care letter.
You will be eligible for a Free Will only when your conveyancing matter file is closed and the bills for the same are cleared.
Though Aristone carry out regular checks to confirm your eligibility, this may not always be practicable or possible and consequently we urge all clients to claim their free Will and 10% discount off Conveyancing fees by emailing the appropriate case handler with a print screen of the news letter subscription.
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