Extensions in the Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) category can be tricky, due to the strict eligibility and specified evidence requirements contained in the UK’s Immigration Rules. Although it is impossible to take a ‘one size fits all’ approach to these applications, we have outlined below the requirements that you will need to meet and how you can prove your eligibility to the Home Office in your extension application.
The requirements you will need to meet to extend your Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) visa are as follows:
The exact documents that will need to be provided will vary depending on the type of business that you have invested in. It is essential that you take advice specific to your case before applying – and preferably throughout your initial period of leave as an entrepreneur. Remember that the majority of the evidence you must provide is ‘specified’, meaning that an application can be refused without it. Generally, the following documents will be essential to demonstrate that the requirements are satisfied:
Latitude Law can assist you with the entire extension application process, from start to finish. Remember that seeking legal advice from our specialist team early in your stay in the UK will help you understand how to conduct your business over the first 3 years. Our service will include advice on your prospects of success, and will highlight any potential issues that you may face in your application. Latitude will provide a tailored list of documents to support the application; we can liaise directly with your accountant to gather relevant items. We then ensure that all documents comply with the specified evidence requirements of the Immigration Rules and prepare your application to the highest professional standards.
Latitude Law has significant and growing experience of preparing successful Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) extension applications. We have assisted clients with tackling some of the most complex issues that can arise for Entrepreneurs extending their visas and we are proud of the high standard of service that we provide to our clients.
Our fees for Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) extension applications begin at £5000 + VAT, with final quoted fees depending on the specific requirements of your case. If you would like further information about how we can help then please arrange an appointment by calling our Manchester office on 0161 234 6800 or Liverpool on 0151 305 9600.
If you need help securing a visa through the entrepreneur route, the immigration solicitors at Latitude Law are here to help. We can help you through the application process and provide legal advice and guidance on complex matters, such as appeals.
If you require assistance applying for a Tier 1 (Graduate Entrepreneur) visa, Latitude Law's immigration solicitors have extensive experience in such cases.
Whether you represent a business employing migrant workers, or an educational institution looking for help with a Tier 4 sponsor licence, the lawyers at Latitude Law will be happy to guide you through the requirements of the PBS sponsorship schemes.
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