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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.
Overview
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 be used to invest the funds accordingly.
The
applicant must be able to demonstrate that they are in complete control of the
funds and that they can be immediately accessed when required.
Evidence
must be provided to substantiate the legal and ethical methods by which the
investment funds were obtained by the applicant.
All
applications take into account the conduct, character and associations of the
applicant, which must not be deemed a threat to the good of the public.
The UK Home Office offers a variety of emigration
schemes to attract investors, entrepreneurs, skilled workers and exceptional
individuals in general to the United Kingdom. However, the government is
continuously intensifying its scrutiny of every application submitted across
all visa categories. Now more than ever, the fastest and easiest access pathway
to the United Kingdom for wealthy individuals is under the Tier 1 Investor
scheme.
This unique entry programme targets affluent
individuals with the intention of investing significant amounts of money in the
UK. There are very few criteria to fulfil (compared to some other visa
categories) and the amount of money invested determines how quickly the
applicant can subsequently apply for settled status.
Current requirements are as follows:
£10 million allows you to apply for settlement in 2 years;
£5 million allows you to apply for settlement in 3 years;
£2 million allows you to apply for settlement in 5 years.
As things stand today, the UK’s Tier 1 Investor
provides one of the fastest immigration pathways of any G8 nation and measures
eligibility by way of a series of simple criteria.
For example, no specific English language skills are
necessary and the applicant doesn’t need to meet the usual maintenance
requirements. Tier 1 Investors are permitted to seek employment, but it’s
assumed this will not be necessary due to their existing wealth. Likewise,
general proof of financial status (maintenance) is unnecessary due to the size
of the investment required to qualify.
There’s comparatively little likelihood of an
eligible Tier 1 Investor attempting to claim benefits or put a drain on public
funds, allowing such applications to be evaluated and processed much more quickly.
Changes
to Immigration Rules Affecting Tier 1 Investors
Significant changes to Tier 1 Investor visa rules
and regulations were implemented in April 2015. The most important of which are
outlined below:
It
is now necessary to open a UK regulated investment account before submitting a
Tier 1 Investor application
Before the 2015 overhaul, applicants had three
months to meet the minimum investment requirements following their entry to the
UK. Today, the investment account needs to be set up before the application is
submitted. In some instances, this may mean applying for initial entry
clearance as a visitor, in order to travel to the United Kingdom or make the
necessary arrangements. In which case, Aristone Solicitors can provide the
support you need to prepare for your Tier 1 Investor visa application.
The minimum age has been
raised from 16 to 18
It is no longer possible for an overseas investor to
qualify for Tier 1 Investor visa, before reaching the age of 18.
Additional investment clarification
There is no longer any requirement for a successful
Tier 1 Investor visa applicant to ‘top-up’ their investment if its total value
falls below the minimum £2 million threshold. However, they will need to make
reasonable efforts to ensure this doesn’t happen and ensure they reinvest gross
proceeds of all sales in the relevant investment portfolio(s). The Tier 1
Investor scheme is now part of the UK’s points-based immigration system, under
which a minimum of 75 points must be scored for a visa to be granted.
£2 million held in a
regulated financial institution
The applicant is required to provide evidence of a
minimum of £2 million of their own money under their complete control, held by
a regulated financial institution. The
funds must be immediately accessible and disposable in the UK, and can be
jointly owned with a spouse, civil partner or unmarried partner.
A UK bank account must be opened with a regulated
Financial Service provider for the purposes of investing the £2 million minimum.
Records must also show that the funds have been held in a recognised back
account for a minimum of three months prior to the date of the application, or
additional evidence may be required to verify the source of the funds. Acceptable
documentation includes:
Deeds
of sale
A
last will and testament
Business
documentation
Divorce
settlements
Award
of winnings
Formal
gifts
The Home Office may question and scrutinise the
source of the investor’s capital, in order to ensure that the money has not
been obtained through illegal or unethical means. Even if the funds have been
obtained through legal channels in the applicant’s home country, the method may
be considered unlawful in the UK and thus invalidate their application.
Switching
to a Tier 1 Investor Visa
It is possible for individuals under certain visa
categories to switch to the Tier 1 Investor category and access its unique
benefits accordingly. In order to switch, the applicant must already reside in
the UK under one of the following visa categories:
A highly skilled migrant
A Tier 1 (General) migrant
A Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) migrant
A Tier 1 (Post – Study Work) migrant
A Tier 2 migrant
A Businessperson
An Innovator
A Tier 4 student
A student
A student nurse
A student re-sitting an examination
A student writing up a thesis
A Work Permit holder
A writer, composer or artist
An Investor
Updated legislation includes the requirement for
Tier 1 Investor visa applicants and adult dependants included in their
application to provide overseas criminal record certificates for countries in
which they have resided for 12 continuous months or more, during the 10 years
prior to their application.
It’s also important to ensure that current exchange
rates are carefully considered at the time of your application, in order to
ensure that your funds held in foreign currency meet the minimum specified
requirements. The UK’s Home Office considers exchange rates in accordance with
the rates published on the day by www.oanda.com.
Tier
1 Investor Visa Immigration Lawyers in Luton
While the Tier 1 Investor scheme is considered
comparatively straightforward, there are still countless essential criteria
that must be fulfilled in order to qualify.
Along with the information you provide in your application, the formal
evidence you submit to support your case will have a marked impact on the
outcome.
Aristone Solicitors can provide the expert support and consultancy you
need to present your case with confidence. Whatever your current situation and
requirements, we’re standing by to support your application from start to
finish. Call today to book your
obligation-free consultation with one of our experts.
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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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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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In order to be eligible for the offers, you must instruct us using
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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