UK Innovator Visa
If you are looking to Invest or Start up a business in the UK, Sterling Shore Solicitors are here to help.
We are leading experts in UK Innovator Visa applications and offer you a free initial assessment to ensure you meet the stringent requirements set out by the Home Office.
Our Lawyers, Solicitors and Barristers take ownership of the entire process from start to finish and will offer you continuing support until you receive your decision.
We provide expert legal advice and outstanding customer service all within a one-off fixed fee with no hidden charges.
What you need to know
An innovator visa is usually for experienced businesspeople who wish to invest £50,000 in to set up or run an innovative business in the UK. The funds can either be available for investment or have already been invested in a business.
The innovator visa requires that you meet the following criteria:
- You have been granted an endorsement from a Home Office approved endorsing body
- You can show that you can support yourself as well as any dependents without recourse to public funds.
- You have access to at least £50,000 which can be allocated for investment into your business
- Evidence that you won’t fall for the ‘general grounds for refusal
- You have English language skills at the requisite level
You must be able to show that your business idea is:
- New – you cannot join a business that is already trading
- Innovative – you must have an original business idea which is different from anything else on the market, viable, with potential for growth
An innovator visa is valid for three years, during which time you will be able to bring your family over and start up your business.
It should be noted, however, that this will not automatically lead to Indefinite Leave to Remain.
In order to gain settled status or even citizenship, it is important to seek an extension of your visa, which will require a “same business” endorsement. This will be granted after assessing the growth of your business and its viability.
Why you should instruct us
The endorsement process normally comprises of two stages – the submission of documents and an interview.
Initially you are required to provide an evaluation of your business plan and demonstrate how your business complies with the strict requirements set out by each endorsing body, this may involve a detailed interview.
Upon endorsement of your business, the Home Office will scrutinise the immigration aspects of the application by considering your supporting documents and checking whether the requirements of the immigration rules have been met.
From the beginning you will need the correct advice and assistance from our UK Immigration Specialists. Without our help you run the high risk of your application being refused and the loss of substantial fees.
Our Corporate Immigration Specialists will provide end to end legal assistance with high success rates and an impressive track record.
We offer you advice that is clear, concise, and tailored to your individual business requirements by applying our expertise and knowledge to ensure that your interests are best taken care of in the most efficient and professional manner.
