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TIER 1 INVESTOR VISA EXTENSION
Prior to the expiry of your leave to enter/remain as a Tier 1 Investor Migrant, you can apply to extend your stay in the UK as a Tier 1 Investor. The eligibility requirements for a Tier 1 Investor Visa extension will vary depending on whether you were initially granted an Investor Visa between 6 November 2014 and 28 March 2019 or on or after 29 March 2019.
Tier 1 Investor Visa extension requirements: Initial Tier 1 Investor visa granted between 6 November 2014 and 28 March 2019
If you were initially granted an Investor Visa between 6 November 2014 and 28 March 2019, you will be eligible to extend your leave as Tier 1 Investor, if::
- You have made an investment of at least £2 million in the UK by way of UK Government bonds, share capital or loan capital in active and trading UK registered companies;
- You made your investment either (i) within 3 months of your arrival in the UK as a Tier 1 Investor Migrant, and you are able to establish your date of your entry to the UK (unless there are exceptionally compelling reasons for the delay making the investment); or (ii) within 3 months of the date of being granted leave to enter or remain as a Tier 1 Investor (unless there are exceptionally compelling reasons for the delay in making the investment); or (iii) no earlier than 12 months prior to the date of the application which resulted in first grant of leave as a Tier 1 (Investor) Migrant;
- In each of the above scenarios, you have maintained the level of investment for the whole of the remaining period of your leave.
If there has been a delay in making the required level of investment, you must demonstrate that the reason for the failure to do so was unforeseeable and out of your control. Delays in making the required investment caused by failure to take timely action will not be accepted by the UK Visas and Immigration. Tier 1 Investor Visa Migrants are expected to take reasonable steps to mitigate any possible delays.
If your investment was made in UK Government bonds you will need to apply for extension of your Tier 1 Investor Visa before 6 April 2023. You will be able to apply for an extension of your Tier 1 Investor Visa after 6 April 2023 if you move your qualifying investments out of UK Government bonds. You must maintain £2 million in qualifying investments in active and trading UK registered companies from 6 April 2023 onwards.
The specific requirements, that may be applicable to you, will differ depending on your circumstances. You may wish to seek expert advice from an immigration lawyer.
If you wish to apply for a Tier 1 Investor Visa Extension, speak to one of our specialised immigration lawyers for expert advice by completing our “Enquiry Form”.
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What Are UK Spouse Visa Requirements ?
To successfully apply for a UK Spouse Visa, you must demonstrate to the UK Visas and Immigration that you meet:
- The suitability criteria outlined in Appendix FM annexed to the Immigration Rules;
- The Financial Requirements of an application for UK Spouse Visa, whereby you must have a gross annual earnings of at least £18,600 or savings of at least £62,500 if the applicant or the sponsor are unable to show income from employment or self-employment;
1.What Are The UK Spouse Visa Financial Requirements ?
In order to succeed in your application for a UK Spouse Visa, you will need to prove that you will be adequately maintained in the UK, if granted a UK Civil Partner Visa, without recourse to public funds.
To meet the UK Spouse Visa Financial Requirements, you will need to demonstrate that your British or settled partner (or if you’re living in the UK with a valid visa.
2.How Do I Meet The Spouse Visa UK Financial Requirements ?
The Spouse Visa UK Financial Requirements application can be met through one of the following sources:
Income generated from salaried or non-salaried income of the British or settled partner (or your own or joint salaried or non-salaried income where you are in the UK with a valid visa);
3.What is the Spouse Visa English Language Test?
In order to qualify for your Spouse Visa, you must be able to satisfy the UK Visas and Immigration that you speak and understand English at a required level depending on whether it is your first spouse visa application or an application for an extension of your spouse visa.
To meet the English Language Spouse Visa UK Requirements, you must demonstrate that you are:
- A Citizen of a majority English speaking country;
- You have passed an English Language test at Level A1 (if you’re applying for your first spouse visa) or A2 (if you are applying for an extension to your spouse visa) of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR); or
- You have been granted an academic qualification recognised by UK NARIC to be equivalent to the standard of a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree or PhD in the UK, which was taught in English; or
- You are exempt from meeting the English language requirement of a UK Spouse Visa application because you are over age of 65, have a disability that prevents you from sitting the English exam or that there are exceptional circumstances that prevent you from meeting the English language requirement prior to entry to the UK.
Tier 1 Investor Visa extension requirements: Initial Tier 1 Investor visa granted on or after 29 March 2019
If you were initially granted leave to enter or remain as a Tier 1 Investor on or after 29 March 2019, you will qualify for extension of your Tier 1 Investor Visa if you meet the following eligibility criteria:
- You have invested at least £2 million in the UK by way of UK share capital or loan capital in active and trading UK registered companies;
- You made your investment either (i) within 3 months of your arrival in the UK as a Tier 1 Investor Migrant, and you are able to establish your date of your entry to the UK (unless there are exceptionally compelling reasons for the delay making the investment); or (ii) within 3 months of the date of being granted leave to enter or remain as a Tier 1 Investor (unless there are exceptionally compelling reasons for the delay in making the investment); or (iii) no earlier than 12 months prior to the date of the application which resulted in first grant of leave as a Tier 1 (Investor) Migrant;
- In each of the above scenarios, you have maintained the level of investment for the whole of the remaining period of your leave.
Timing your Tier 1 Investor Visa Application
If you are applying for an extension of your Tier 1 Investor visa from inside the UK, it is recommended that you apply one month prior to the expiry of your existing Tier 1 Investor Visa.
It is not, however, recommended that you apply any earlier than one month prior to the expiry of your existing visa as you may risk having a shortfall in leave when apply for indefinite leave to remain. This is because extension of leave is granted from the date the UK Visas and Immigration reach their decision and not the date that your current visa expires.
Tier 1 Investor visa extension processing times
There are two ways to apply for extension of leave as a Tier 1 Investor Migrant: the standard service and the priority service. Applications submitted via the standard service are decided within 8 weeks of the date of submission of the application. Applications submitted via the priority service will be decided within 5 working days of your UKVCAS appointment.
How our lawyers can help you with your UK Tier 1 Investor Visa Extension Application
Our lawyers are specialists in UK immigration law with almost a decade of experience. We have assisted hundreds of UK Tier 1 Investor Visa Extension applicants to prepare and submit successful UK Tier 1 Investor Visa Extension applications.
Our Immigration lawyers can provide you expert advice on meeting the requirements of the Immigration Rules, carry out a detailed assessment of your prospects of qualifying for a UK Tier 1 Investor Visa Extension and can assist you with the preparation and submission of your application.
Our lawyers combine creative energy with deep technical legal expertise to uncover innovative, out-of-the-box and unconventional strategies that help you succeed in your application even when you’re facing inherent challenges in meeting the requirements of a UK Tier 1 Investor Visa Extension.
We do this by deploying the following:
- Taking a holistic approach to analysing every facet of each case and formulating strategies to comprehensively address every element of the case;
- Bringing deep technical and substantive legal expertise;
- Collaborative strategizing among specialist lawyers, who operate at different levels of seniority, bringing a wealth of technical expertise, tactical know-how and diversity of perspective on your matter;
- Using Design Thinking to reframe the challenges you face with a view to redefining value and opening up the scope of solutions;
- Designing customised strategy to meet your specific challenges.
4.What are the UK Spouse Visa Adequate Accommodation?
To succeed in an application for UK Spouse Visa, you must show evidence that you will have access to adequate accommodation in the UK without recourse to public to funds. The UK Visas and Immigration will not deem your proposed accommodation in the UK adequate
5.How our lawyers can help you with your UK Spouse Visa Application.
Our lawyers are specialists in UK immigration law with almost a decade of experience. We have assisted hundreds of UK Spouse Visa applicants to prepare and submit successful UK Spouse Visa applications.
UK Visas and Immigration do not provide specific UK Spouse Visa Processing Time for reaching decisions on Spouse Visa Applications. However, it has historically announced that it aims to reach a decision on spouse visa applications submitted via the standard service within 6 months of the date of submission of the application.
Although in some cases, decisions can be made within 2 – 3 months of the date of submission of a UK Spouse Visa
What this means for you?
If you instruct us to take on your case, our scope of work will comprise of the following:
- Taking detailed instructions to carry out a thorough analysis of your case;
- Assessing your eligibility for a Tier 1 Investor Visa in line with the requirements as set out in the Immigration Rules, the accompanying Policy Documents and the wider case-law jurisprudence;
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