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10 Tips for a successful Tier 1 Entrepreneur visa extension application

Here are our top 10 tips for making a successful Tier 1 Entrepreneur visa extension application and avoiding a Tier 1 Entrepreneur visa extension refusal: Prepare your Tier 1 Entrepreneur visa extension application...

UK Investor Visa Investment Options

Tier 1 Investor visa holders must invest at least £2 million in the UK within 3 months of their arrival in the UK.  But investors should be aware that not all investments are permitted – and...

How To Pass The Tier 2 Sponsor Licence Genuineness Test

The Home Office needs to ensure that those applying to come to the UK for work are eligible and that a reputable employer has a genuine wish to sponsor them.  Ask yourself the three questions below in order to...

Extended Family Members of EEA Nationals in EU Law

What is an Extended Family Member of an EEA National in EU Law? Under EU law, EEA nationals are entitled to be joined by their extended family members, which includes partners, dependent relatives in the ascending...

Tier 2 General Visa Application - A Short Guide

The Tier 2 General visa category is for individuals who have an offer of a skilled job in the UK from a licensed Tier 2 Sponsor.  In this post, we look at the requirements of the Tier 2 General visa route...

Applying for a Zambrano Derivative Residence Card

The Zambrano Derivative Residence Card is for non-EEA national primary carers of British citizens who would otherwise not be able to remain in the UK.  Zambrano carer applications are difficult: they require proof...

Changes to the Entrepreneur Visa Job Creation Requirement

The Tier 1 Entrepreneur visa category is for individuals who have set up or invested in a business in the UK.  In order to extend their stay or settle in this category, an Entrepreneur needs to meet the Entrepreneur...

Extending a Tier 1 Investor or Entrepreneur visa from abroad

While most people will prefer to remain in the UK to make their extension application in the Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) or Tier 1 (Investor) category, there are a number of circumstances where it will be necessary or...

Tier 1 Investor Visa - 2 Year Requirement

It was widely reported that from 29 March 2019, new Tier 1 Investor visa applicants would need to have held their investment funds for at least 2 years prior to the date of application.  But is the Investor...

Tier 5 Youth Mobility Scheme - What Next?

The Tier 5 Youth Mobility Scheme allows sponsored young people from participating countries and territories to live in the UK on a temporary basis. The Scheme allows for such migrants to work in any kind of role...

Law Society Response To Simplifying Immigration Rules Project

The Home Office sponsored the Law Commission to review the Immigration Rules.  The consultation was published on 21 January 2019, having started in 2017.  Last month the Law Society responded to the Law Commission...

Tier 1 Investor Visa: The UK bank account rule

Tier 1 Investor visa applicants are required to have opened a UK bank account before submitting their initial Tier 1 Investor visa application.  In this post, we look at the basic requirements of the UK bank account...