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Tier 1 - Entrepreneur visa |
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In the entrepreneur category of Tier 1 of the Points Based System (PBS), candidates may apply to immigrate to the UK based on a substantial investment, by starting or assuming control of a UK business.
As with the other categories of Tier 1 immigration, candidates applying as entrepreneurs do not need to have a sponsor in place. However, applicants must still reach a specified points limit based on both general Tier 1 visa requirements and more specific criteria.
As specialist UK immigration Solicitors, Smartmove2uk help clients to immigrate to a constantly expanding range of UK visa service. Our consultants are fully equipped to help businesses and individuals alike to get the best from UK visa services and find the right UK immigration service for their needs. We can provide guidance for those who wish to relocate and we offer a full range of immigration compliance services for businesses.
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Tier one visas are set apart from the other four tiers by the fact that applicants do not need to receive a certificate of sponsorship from a UK business, college or another qualifying establishment.
Tier one visas directly replace the previous Highly Skilled Migrant Programme (HSMP) and allow successful candidates to live and work in the UK without a sponsor. However Tier 1 is designed to attract the most talented and highly skilled non-EEA citizens to benefit the UK economy certain pre-requisites are put in place
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General Requirements |
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English Language Ability
In all but the Investor category of Tier 1 visas, proficiency in the English Language is an important factor. The language requirement requires a pass mark of ten and candidates must be able to demonstrate one of the following.
- Candidates must have successfully completed an English language test which conforms to or exceeds level C1 as defined by the Council of Europe's Common European Framework for Language learning or:
- Candidates must come from a country in which English is the majority language or:
- Candidates must have studied and successfully completed a degree course, which was taught in English
Maintenance
The maintenance requirement applies to all categories of a UK Tier 1 visa without exception. A candidate immigrating to the UK must be able to financially support him/herself and must be able to support any dependents whom might accompany them.
Like the English language requirement, this criterion has a pass mark of ten which must be met in order for an application to proceed. The required amount for the main applicant is £2800, for the first dependent the required amount is 2/3 of the sum for the main applicant with any dependents thereafter requiring 1/3. |
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Specific Requirements |
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As the name suggests the key specific requirements of the entrepreneur category are rooted in investment funds and the guarantee that a candidate will be assuming control of a UK business. To succeed, the pass mark of 75 must be reached by satisfying the following requirements.
It is important to note that those candidates applying for a tier visa may not seek or undertake employment in the UK. This type of UK visa service is issued expressly to those who are starting or assuming control of a British based business.
Applicants may start their own business, join an existing one or take over an established UK enterprise, however they may not seek employment in the manner of a general category Tier 1 visa holder. |
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