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Visa Approved!

Only for UK Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) points system. This route is now closed to new applicants.

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Toludo
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Nigeria

Visa Approved!

Post by Toludo » Sun May 11, 2014 6:05 pm

I applied on the 14th of December 2013,

Acknowledgement Letter dated :17/12/2013
Biometric Letter dated :18/12/2013
Biometric Done: 20/12/2013

Visa Approved; 07/05/2014

Applied without using a Lawyer.

Documents used:

Bank Statement : Evidence of maintenance funds
Bank Letter: Evidence of Investment Funds
MSc Certificate
1 Contract
Professional Indemnity Insurance
Print-outs of Website
Print-out of Email showing Payment Receipt notification of Website
Gumtree Advert
Business Plan
£3 paid Current Appointment's report
Certificate of Company Incorporation
Certificate of Membership of Chartered Management Institute
Business Account Opening Summary/Welcome Letter
Certificate showing I am an Associate Member of The British Computer Society
Welcome Letter from The British Computer Society
Welcome Letter from The Chartered Management Institute
Welcome Letter from The Personal Finance Society
Welcome Letter from The Chartered Insurance Institute
Letter from my Landlord
Foundation Certificate in Business Analysis from The British Computer Society
Result of my Foundation Certificate in Business Analysis from The British Computer Society showing my scores.

Type of Business: Business and Financial Management Consultancy.
I have also used sticky notes to make life easier for myself and the caseworker.

All glory be to God for a successful outcome, it all ended in praise and thanksgiving after so many months of trusting God for a positive feedback and thanks to all members of this forum, I have learnt so much from reading through the thousands of posts on this site.

I will be happy to answer any questions...

anthropos
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Re: Visa Approved!

Post by anthropos » Sun May 11, 2014 6:23 pm

Dear Toludo,
Many congratulations!!!
Did you have an interview?

Toludo
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Nigeria

Re: Visa Approved!

Post by Toludo » Sun May 11, 2014 6:27 pm

Thank you very much, no interview at all...

lexo
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Re: Visa Approved!

Post by lexo » Sun May 11, 2014 9:04 pm

We give God all the Glory and Praise. God bless and enjoy your Visa.

Toludo
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Nigeria

Re: Visa Approved!

Post by Toludo » Sun May 25, 2014 4:07 pm

Thank you very much Lexo, all the glory be to the Lord...

samaygrg
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Location: United Kingdom

Re: Visa Approved!

Post by samaygrg » Sun May 25, 2014 4:27 pm

congratulations.

Sohail Alvi
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Pakistan

Re: Visa Approved!

Post by Sohail Alvi » Sun May 25, 2014 11:29 pm

congrats

Toludo
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Re: Visa Approved!

Post by Toludo » Mon May 26, 2014 8:02 am

Thanks Guys!

For those who sent me PM's to see what a copy of my landlord letter looks like,


Landlords Address

Dear Sir/Madam,

My name is ....... and I am the owner and Landlord of (my house address). I can confirm that Mr ......... Is my tenant and has been renting this property since 01/01/2013. I can also confirm that Mr .......... Runs his business (Business name) from the property. Any questions I can be contacted on (mobile) or (email address).

Yours Sincerely,

Signature

landlords name.

Toludo
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Re: Visa Approved!

Post by Toludo » Mon May 26, 2014 8:17 am

Landlord's address should be on the right side of the letter.

Jake1989
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Re: Visa Approved!

Post by Jake1989 » Mon Jun 02, 2014 4:07 pm

Hi Toludo,

Great to see that you have your visa. I have a few questions and I will appreciate if you can help with useful information.

1. In the £50k route, do you still need to employ 2 full time workers or can you choose to work on your own ?

2. Can the £50k be in the account of a third party abroad ?

Toludo
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Re: Visa Approved!

Post by Toludo » Mon Jun 02, 2014 10:25 pm

Hi Jake,

Thanks for the well wishes.

You will need to employ 2 full time workers for 1 year or 1 full time worker for 2 years or 2 part time workers for 2 years or 4 part time workers for 1 year for the purpose of visa extension and the £50k or equivalent can be in the account of a third party sponsor abroad. I believe that answers your query.

Cheers mate!

entrepreneur123
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Re: Visa Approved!

Post by entrepreneur123 » Tue Jun 03, 2014 8:51 am

assuming you got your visa after april 14 changes then emplyee need to be 2 different people employed for consecutive 12 months


Toludo wrote:Hi Jake,

Thanks for the well wishes.

You will need to employ 2 full time workers for 1 year or 1 full time worker for 2 years or 2 part time workers for 2 years or 4 part time workers for 1 year for the purpose of visa extension and the £50k or equivalent can be in the account of a third party sponsor abroad. I believe that answers your query.

Cheers mate!

marshal8732
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Re: Visa Approved!

Post by marshal8732 » Tue Jun 03, 2014 9:23 pm

Hi

If you don't mind me asking what type of MSc degree you applied with i mean the topic of the degree.

As i'm currently about to apply for £50K route as being a ACCA student and holding BSc degree in accounting , i'm finding a hard to choose SOC code as i can not provide accounting services in full as im not qualified accountant.

It would be appreciate if you can provide some guidance.

Toludo
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Nigeria

Re: Visa Approved!

Post by Toludo » Wed Jun 04, 2014 8:00 pm

Hi Marshal,

My Masters Degree was in Accounting and Financial Management and my Company is a Business and Financial Management Consultancy and I used SOC code 2423 (Management Consultants and Business Analysts).

I hope that helps.

Cheers!

marshal8732
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Re: Visa Approved!

Post by marshal8732 » Thu Jun 05, 2014 12:13 pm

Thank you for the information .

Darvesh
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Re: Visa Approved!

Post by Darvesh » Thu Jun 05, 2014 12:29 pm

congratulations.....nice job done

bus
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Singapore

Re: Visa Approved!

Post by bus » Wed Jun 11, 2014 7:44 pm

Congrads
Can you please let me know the how you advertised in gum tree and how much it cost you also CRr paying £3.00 I could nt found it.
thanks you

Toludo
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Re: Visa Approved!

Post by Toludo » Wed Jun 11, 2014 9:21 pm

Hi bus,

Enter the URL www.gumtree.com and click on post an AD, either log in through your existing account or create a new account. On the next page click on services, choose your category and then input your ad. I did the free advert but you can choose to do the paid advert. (£6) could be higher depending on the optional extras.

For the £3 paid CAR call Companies House on 029 2038 0601 or 029 2038 1281 to order and it will be posted to your address.

Hope that helps.

Cheers

bus
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Re: Visa Approved!

Post by bus » Wed Jun 11, 2014 11:15 pm

thank you much appreciated

imguser
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Re: Visa Approved!

Post by imguser » Fri Jun 13, 2014 11:08 am

Many Congrats Toludo,
Did you apply from inside the UK? and the fund provided by the venture company 50k or personal fund 200k?

Thanks in Advance.

Toludo
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Re: Visa Approved!

Post by Toludo » Fri Jun 13, 2014 10:49 pm

Hi Imguser,

Many Thanks! I applied within the UK and the funds (£50k) was in my personal account.

imguser
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Re: Visa Approved!

Post by imguser » Sat Jun 14, 2014 7:53 am

Thanks for reply toludo. if I am not wrong then that 50k is in your personal account but provided by venture company right? Bcz personal fund requirement is 200k. Did you apply from tier 4 to tier 1?

Anyone Also clarify. If I switch from tier 4 to tier 1 - 50k venture company route then I can apply from inside the UK?
And
For 200k personal fund I need to apply from back home or also from UK?

Thanks

Toludo
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Re: Visa Approved!

Post by Toludo » Sun Jun 15, 2014 4:14 pm

Hi Imguser,

The £50k was my personal funds as I switched from PSW to Tier 1.

The guidance says you can apply as a Tier 4 Visa holder within the UK and you must have access to £50,000 investment funds from a venture capital firm registered with the FCA.

Cheers

misscherubic
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Re: Visa Approved!

Post by misscherubic » Fri Jun 20, 2014 10:11 pm

Many congrats Toludo.

I'm about to apply for my visa, needless to stay the stress which it brings lol

I have a query regarding my employment status
I'm already registered as director of my company n run a private limited company.
So the query is how do I go about this
Do I need to show my business plan

I heard from some people that it I'd beneficial to have contractz, o do have a contract from my employer whom I provide derives (contract for services is the term in contract)

Now if I m contracted to provide services to this company what kind of SOC code I can choose


Any help from your end would help relieving my stress

God bless xx

bus
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Re: Visa Approved!

Post by bus » Fri Jun 20, 2014 11:14 pm

SOC you need to choose according to you qualification and the business you do otherwise HO will come back saying you are not qualified to do this job.
All the Best!!

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