UK Visa & Immigration Advice
Are you looking to start a new business in the UK and need to apply for an entrepreneur visa? In this article, we will explain what an entrepreneur visa is and the steps you need to take to apply. We will also highlight what elements you need to include, as well as some common mistakes that often to lead to applications being rejected.
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There is a great opportunity for those living outside the UK and EEA area to enter the UK and do study, work, business, and join families, and so on. For all these purposes however one needs an appropriate UK Visa. Based on requirements there are multiple categories of UK Visa. So there is a UK Tier 1 Visa category under which you can apply to enter the UK for some purposes. So, what is the UK Tier 1 Visa, and where it can be applied?
Applying for a visa can be very stressful. The applicant must know which form to fill out, how to fill it out and what supporting documents are required. When applying for a UK spouse visa, you need to meet certain requirements in order for your application to be successful.
There are different forms to complete depending upon how you are applying. One such form is known as Form FLR (M). This is intended for those who are married to – or a dependent child of – a person settled in the UK and can meet the necessary requirements. The other form is Form FLR (FLP). This is for those who are a partner, parent or dependent child, or are making an application based on their private life in the UK.
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For reasons related to an individual’s character, conduct or associations, immigration officials and the Home Secretary reserve the right to refuse permission for foreign migrants to enter the UK, or revoke permission for migrants who have already been granted a UK visa. Alongside this, the Home Secretary has the power to refuse entry to a foreign migrant even if there’s been no indication that they intend to visit the UK.
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The UK is known for promoting and attracting great talent. This will continue to be the case, with the launch of new open-entry visas for overseas scientists and researchers to encourage the growth of the country’s research sector.
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You can become British citizen in different ways. The most common way to become a British citizen is known as “naturalisation”.
The decision as to whether someone should be given naturalisation is made at the discretion of the Home Secretary. If the Home Secretary finds the applicant fit for purpose, they may then grant British citizenship to that person.
There are official requirements set down by the Home Office for naturalisation but they may waive these or may refuse citizenship to a person despite them meeting all of the necessary requirement. However, generally applications for naturalisation are granted if the requirements are met.
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In this guide, we outline the rules and regulations around UK registration certifications – documentation that confirms your residence status in the UK – including how to apply and how to include extended family members as part of your application.
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In 2017, the Supreme Court decided the case of MM and others case didn’t preclude the requirement to meet a basic income requirement and it stays the same at £18,600 to sponsor the partner, £22,400 to sponsor a partner and child. Learn more about third-party financial support in FM cases.
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A Commonwealth citizen is a person residing in a member state of the Commonwealth of Nations. In British nationality law, a Commonwealth citizen is a person who is:
Commonwealth citizens can enjoy certain privileges in the UK and other member states. These special rights (if any) are determined by each individual Commonwealth country. This status is more prominent in British law; it has little effect in other Commonwealth countries, such as Australia. British protected persons are not Commonwealth citizens, under the law.
Those looking to set up a new business or take over the running of a business in the UK can apply for a UK Tier 1 Entrepreneur Visa. As with any other visa category, you must meet some conditions to be eligible to apply for a UK Tier 1 Entrepreneur Visa.
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