The UK is open to people who wish and are able to contribute to its economy, and an important group here are the entrepreneurs from other EU markets.

There are several UK business visas for anyone who wishes to migrate to the UK to do business. However, there is no all-inclusive package of requisites that apply to all the business visa modalities, so this is what someone who wants to become an entrepreneur in the UK needs in order to qualify for this visa:

Entrepreneur Visa
This visa works for individuals who want to come to the UK to start a business and work running that business.

The requisites for a Tier 1-Entrepreneur- Visa are:

-    The person must have no less than £200,000 to start the business.

-    The entrepreneur can start any kind of business; however, he or she must work full-time on it.

-    The entrepreneur has to offer full-time employment to two EEA nationals.

-    The entrepreneur has to take a share of the business’ liabilities.

-    The entrepreneur has to have enough funds to look after himself or herself until the business becomes profitable.

-    The entrepreneur has to have a controlling interest in the business.

-    The entrepreneur has to have a credible and feasible business plan.

-    The entrepreneur has to meet the English language ability requisites.  If the applicant does not have a degree taught in English, he or she must take the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) and score no less than 6.5 on each of the four components.  This system evaluates English communication skills across the four subjects: listening, reading, writing, and speaking.

-    The entrepreneur has to have enough funds, as specified by the UK Government at the time of the application.

The conditions for a Tier 1Entrepreneur Visa are:

-    The visa is initially given for two years.

-    The entrepreneur can ask for a 3-year extension if the business is still active, if the investment has been made, and if two people have been employed.

-    After five years, the entrepreneur can apply for the Indefinite Leave to Remain, or Permanent Residency.

-    Partners and dependent children can share the entrepreneur’s visa and are able to work and study in the UK.

If you have any questions or doubts about your visa application, or require further assistance, don’t hesitate to contact an immigration lawyer in the UK.

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The UK is open to people who wish and are able to contribute to its economy, and an important group here are the investors from other EU markets.
There are several UK business visas for anyone who wishes to migrate to the UK to do business. However, there is no all-inclusive package of requisites that apply to all the business visa modalities, so this is what someone who wants to become an investor in the UK needs in order to qualify for this visa:

Investor Visa
This visa covers people with enough wealth and eagerness to invest their money in UK interests; it is a passive investment modality.

The requisites for a Tier 1-Investor- Visa are:

-The investor must have no less than £1 million on hand.

-    The investor has to be willing to invest £750,000 in unit trusts or private companies; not bank accounts, property development, or offshore companies.

-    The investor should not be employed in any capacity other than managing his or her investment.

-    The investor has to be ready to spend no less than 50% of his or her time in the UK.

-    The investor can invest the other £250,000 in any way he or she wishes to.

-    The investor must comply with the English language ability requisites.  If the applicant does not have a degree taught in English, he or she must take the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) and score no less than 6.5 on each of the four components.  This system evaluates English communication skills across the four subjects: listening, reading, writing, and speaking.

-    The investor has to have enough funds, as specified by the UK Government at the time of the application.

The conditions for a Tier 1-Investor- Visa are:

-    The investor initially receives the visa for three years.

-    After these three years, the investor has to apply for an extension, which will be approved if any decrease in the value of the investment is due to market fluctuation only, if the money was transferred in the first three months after the investor arrived to the UK, and if the total investment amount is still £1 million.

-    The extension visa is granted for two years.

-    After five years, the investor can apply for the Indefinite Leave to Remain, or Permanent Residency.

-    Partners and dependent children can share the investor’s visa and are authorized to work and study in the UK.

Contact your UK immigration lawyer for more information on your specific case.

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The first part of this reform was established in July 2009, and there is currently public consultation going on that considers including new points based elements in the qualifying criteria sometime before approving the naturalization of a foreign person.

The reforms present important restrictions to the activities of migrants who want to become citizens and most probably will impact whether these people will be ready to travel for business or other reasons in representation of a UK company.

The second part of the reform asks for several changes in UK citizenship law, and includes the new ‘path to citizenship’.  Most of the detail of this new path will appear in future immigration rules and guidance, but it includes the following points:

-    The indefinite leave to remain will be substituted by the probationary citizenship, which is really an extra period of limited leave to remain before applying for either citizenship or permanent residence.

-    Migrant workers could be required to be in uninterrupted employment during the probationary citizenship period.

-    The migrants on probationary citizenship will not be able to access certain public funds and will not be regarded as settled under immigration UK law and for nationality law purposes.

-    The period of the probationary citizenship stage will be between one and three years for the migrants who later apply for citizenship, and between three to five years for the ones who later apply for permanent residence.

-    The period of the probationary citizenship stage can be reduced if the migrant meets an ‘activity requirement’ that deals with getting involved in voluntary activities, nevertheless, the details on how to do this are not known yet.

-    The migrants who want to apply for permanent residence or citizenship must hold leave/status in specific qualifying immigration categories.

-    The maximum permitted absence time during each year of the qualifying period will be ninety days, however, there can be extenuating reasons that will have to be studied.

The new ‘path to citizenship’ is planned to begin in July 2011, with transitional protection of as far as two years for the migrants who have applied for indefinite leave to remain by the time it starts.

Migrants and employers should be concerned, because the policy regarding treatment of excess absences will most probably not be available before mid 2010, and no one knows if the policy will be applied with hindsight.

Migrants who want to protect their eligibility to apply for probationary citizenship, naturalization, and/or permanent residence may have to avoid leaving the UK for more than ninety days per year until the policy is finalized.  This will certainly impact the hiring decisions of UK employers that need to send employees abroad to work on global projects, or who offer international work positions or programs.

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Moving to a new country can be an exciting adventure for the whole family.  But don’t forget your furry family members when you are applying for all your visas with the help of an immigration lawyer in Birmingham.  You most certainly want to take them with you so you must be sure to follow the rules and procedures that will make this happen.

The UK has a certification process called “PETS”, and once your cat or dog has fulfilled all the requirements of this process, he or she will be able to enter and live in the UK with you. Here are the basic steps to take to ensure you and your pet can relocate easily.

At least six months prior to your anticipated move, have your pet vaccinated for rabies.  At the end of this six month period your vet will perform a blood test which will verify the success of the vaccination.  At this point the vet will sign your “PETS” certificate.

Even before the vaccinations and blood tests, you should have your pet micro chipped.  This will ensure a safe return if he were to get lost, and is a requirement of entry.

You will also need to have your pet treated for ticks and tapeworm.  This again, is a simple procedure that your vet can carry out and should be completed 24-48 hours prior to your departure.  A certificate stating that the test has been done must be signed by your vet and carried with you.

Once all of these procedures and tests have been completed, and the six month waiting period has passed, your vet will sign and give you the “PETS” certificate.  All that remains to be considered now is booking your transportation.  Pets may travel into and throughout the UK only on specified air, rail and sea providers.  A list of these providers can be obtained from government offices, tourist centers or perhaps even your own travel agent.

You need not worry about a dog or cat license for your pet as they no longer require them in the UK.  There is a list, however, of dangerous breeds, and you may need a special permit of some kind if you own one of these dogs.

So as long as you get your “PETS” certificate, you and your furry family member should be able to continue on your new adventure together with ease!

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