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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

3 min readWhat are the initial steps for a Sole Rep of an Overseas Business Visa? The UK Home Office introduced the Sole Representative of an Overseas Business pathway for individuals who intend to establish a subsidiary or branch of an overseas business within the United Kingdom. Any individual who is sent to the UK on behalf … Read more

2 min readHow can I obtain Indefinite Leave to Remain for a Sole Representative visa of an Overseas Business? An immigrant who has been granted indefinite leave to remain (ILR) by the Home Office has the legal right to live and work indefinitely in the United Kingdom, with no specific immigration restrictions. As the Sole Representative of … Read more

2 min readIndividuals living and working in the United Kingdom under the Sole Rep visa scheme may be eligible for an extension of their period of leave, subject to meeting certain important requirements. Please note that applications for extensions must be submitted prior to the existing period of leave coming to an end. Most successful applicants are … Read more

2 min readIndividuals interested in entering the United Kingdom with the intention of setting up a UK business may apply for a visa under the Prospective Entrepreneur category. This may include prospective entrepreneurs who are yet to secure funding for their new business, and entrepreneurs currently under consideration for funding by a recognised British financial body or … Read more

4 min readA visit from the Home Office can be a daunting prospect, but doesn’t have to be a doomsday scenario. Every business in the UK is obliged to ensure it operates in complete compliance with all applicable immigration law and legislation. To employ migrants who do not have the legal right to work in the UK … Read more

3 min readWhat are the initial steps for a Sole Rep of an Overseas Business Visa? The UK Home Office introduced the Sole Representative of an Overseas Business pathway for individuals who intend to establish a subsidiary or branch of an overseas business within the United Kingdom. Any individual who is sent to the UK on behalf … Read more