Tier 1

We understand that for most investors and entrepreneurs the decision to relocate especially with your family to the UK can be life-changing. The UK remains popular for high net worth individuals and their families.

 

Tier 1 General
From 6th April 2018, you can no longer apply for or extend Tier 1 (General) visas. However, family members can still apply to join you in the UK.

Additionally, the Tier 1 (General) category is closed to all settlement applications.

 

Tier 1 Entrepreneur
From 29th March 2019, you can no longer apply for a Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) visa.

If you want to set up or run a business in the UK you might be able to apply for an Innovator Founder visa.

However, you can still apply to extend your leave and settle in the UK.

 

Tier 1 Investor

You can no longer apply for a new Tier 1 (Investor) visa.

If you already have this visa (or had one in the last 12 months and it was your most recent visa), you can still apply:

• to settle in the UK (indefinite leave to remain)
• to extend your visa for 2 years
• for family members to join you

 

Tier 1 Graduate Entrepreneur
If you have graduated from a University in the UK, you can apply to stay here if you have developed credible business ideas and wish to establish a business in the UK.

 

Tier 1 Exceptional Talent

You can no longer apply for a Tier 1 (Exceptional Talent) visa.

You may be able to apply for a Global talent Visa if you have a Tier 1 (Exceptional Talent) endorsement.

If you already have a Tier 1 (Exceptional Talent) visa 

You can still apply:

• to settle in the UK (Indefinite leave to remain)
• for family members to join you
• to extend your visa - you’ll need to apply for a Global talent visa instead

You can apply for settlement once you’ve been in the UK for:

• 5 years with an exceptional promise endorsement in either arts and culture or digital technology
• 3 years with an exceptional talent endorsement in either arts and culture or digital technology
• 3 years with any endorsement in science

 

Professional fees:

Normally, instructions in respect of all UK immigration matters are undertaken on the basis of an agreed fixed fee having consideration of the complexity of the matter and the level of expertise involved. All disbursements are additional such as the Home Office / Visa application fee and Immigration Health Surcharge fee. If we are unable to agree a fixed fee, our standard hourly rate will be £300 plus VAT (if applicable).

Our agreed fixed fee usually includes meeting with one of our experienced solicitors to establish the details of your case, advice on your option(s) and merits in the matter, guidance in collating supporting and relevant documents; preparing and submitting the application/representations with the Home Office / British High Commission in your home country and advising you on the likely outcome(s) of your matter.

Time scale:

Upon receiving instructions, we will provide you with an initial list of documents. Thereafter, we shall provide a comprehensive list of documents tailored to your individual circumstances. If your matter is urgent it will be dealt with as a priority. As soon as we have received the requested information and supporting documents and we have reviewed your matter, we shall prepare and submit your application with the relevant Immigration department bearing in mind applicable deadlines. The timescale on when a decision will be received will depend on the type of application being made and backlog of the decision making body. We shall keep you informed of the progress of your matter throughout the entire application process.