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Tier 1 Entrepreneur to ILR Drink and Drive conviction
Posted: Fri Mar 16, 2018 2:54 pm
by ashontherun
Hello members and zimba,
Please disregard my previous post.
I am currently on Tier 1 Entrepreneur Extension visa and due to apply for ILR in March 2019.
I have a drink and drive conviction.
Could you please advise if that is going to be a negative point and a ground for refusal>
Thanks
Re: Tier 1 Entrepreneur to ILR Drink and Drive conviction
Posted: Sat Mar 17, 2018 10:55 am
by ashontherun
Hello moderators,
If you could please provide any response to my query.
I will really appreciate that.
Thanks
Re: Tier 1 Entrepreneur to ILR Drink and Drive conviction
Posted: Sat Mar 17, 2018 12:51 pm
by ashontherun
Hi Zimba,
Could you please help me?
Thanks
Re: Tier 1 Entrepreneur to ILR Drink and Drive conviction
Posted: Sat Mar 17, 2018 3:37 pm
by CR001
Useful to state the date of conviction and date of offense if you expect anyone to offer advice

Re: Tier 1 Entrepreneur to ILR Drink and Drive conviction
Posted: Sat Mar 17, 2018 6:52 pm
by Wanderer
Drink driving is inexcusable and irresponsible so I'd expect the path forward to be exceptionally fraught.
Re: Tier 1 Entrepreneur to ILR Drink and Drive conviction
Posted: Sat Mar 17, 2018 11:03 pm
by zimba
ashontherun wrote: ↑Sat Mar 17, 2018 12:51 pm
Hi Zimba,
Could you please help me?
Thanks
Please provide details on when you were convicted and what the verdict was.
Re: Tier 1 Entrepreneur to ILR Drink and Drive conviction
Posted: Sun Mar 18, 2018 6:48 pm
by ashontherun
Hi Zimba,
Thank you for your reply.
They have still not decided as the matter is still in court. If the charges go ahead, then I guess the verdict would be minimum 12 months disqualification from driving and a fine.
So, if it is the case, then should I apply for ILR or not? What are my options?
Please advise.
Thanks
Re: Tier 1 Entrepreneur to ILR Drink and Drive conviction
Posted: Sun Mar 18, 2018 7:52 pm
by CR001
If you are convicted of the offence at court, you will have to wait to apply for ILR. My understanding is that you will have to wait 24 months from date of conviction for it to be spent.
Re: Tier 1 Entrepreneur to ILR Drink and Drive conviction
Posted: Sun Mar 18, 2018 10:24 pm
by seasky
If you cannot apply for ILR, you can apply for 2nd extension of T1e. Make sure you have the maintenance and jobs like first extension
Re: Tier 1 Entrepreneur to ILR Drink and Drive conviction
Posted: Mon Mar 19, 2018 3:58 am
by zimba
Assuming you get a non-custodial sentence, you cannot get ILR within 24 months of your court conviction. You need to apply to extend your Tier 1E visa in March 2019 until your conviction is spent. You also need to satisfy job creation again for your ILR
Re: Tier 1 Entrepreneur to ILR Drink and Drive conviction
Posted: Mon Mar 19, 2018 4:16 am
by vinny
Wanderer wrote: ↑Sat Mar 17, 2018 6:52 pm
Drink driving is inexcusable and irresponsible so I'd expect the path forward to be exceptionally fraught.
Moreover, this is should be a relatively easy problem to avoid. Just don't drink and drive!
Re: Tier 1 Entrepreneur to ILR Drink and Drive conviction
Posted: Tue Mar 20, 2018 7:39 pm
by ashontherun
Thank you Zimba and moderators.
If I have to apply for second extension, I assume the same rules will apply. I have to:
1) Create 2 separate full-time jobs (cannot combine one or more jobs)
2) Investment of £50k
Please advise.
Thanks
Re: Tier 1 Entrepreneur to ILR Drink and Drive conviction
Posted: Tue Mar 20, 2018 9:20 pm
by marcnath
ashontherun wrote: ↑Tue Mar 20, 2018 7:39 pm
Thank you Zimba and moderators.
If I have to apply for second extension, I assume the same rules will apply. I have to:
1) Create 2 separate full-time jobs (cannot combine one or more jobs)
2) Investment of £50k
Please advise.
Thanks
1) Yes
2) You don't have to invest again - once you have been awarded points for investment, you can claim points for any future extensions without evidence
Re: Tier 1 Entrepreneur to ILR Drink and Drive conviction
Posted: Tue Mar 20, 2018 9:52 pm
by ashontherun
Thank you marcnath for your guidance.
Cheers