newbie questions

jbaba wrote:Hi,

New to the board here.

1. Suppose my wife gets a tier 1 investor visa but I cannot go to the UK at the same time because of work reason. Can I join her after a few years? How would that affect my application? Let's say I join her 2 years after her arrival in the UK. Does it mean when she gets residence after 5 years, I will need to wait another 2 years before I get mine? Each person requires 5 years residence to apply for ILR. You would need an extension based on what you have stated.

2. About investment - I understand you can apply for citizenship by waiting another year after staying in the UK for 5 years. But do you still need to keep the investment during the 6th year? Or is the investment requirement only for 5 years? Not sure.

3. Tax - If I am not mistaken, the UK tax rate depends on your domicile. If you apply for tier 1 investor visa, do you have to choose the UK as your domicile? If not, would that affect the extension or application for permanent residence / citizenship later on? You must pay tax in the UK. Not doing so will cause a lot of hassle and yes will affect LR and citizenship applications.

Thank you!

jbaba wrote:Hi,

New to the board here.

2. About investment - I understand you can apply for citizenship by waiting another year after staying in the UK for 5 years. But do you still need to keep the investment during the 6th year? Or is the investment requirement only for 5 years?

jbaba wrote:3. Tax - If I am not mistaken, the UK tax rate depends on your domicile. If you apply for tier 1 investor visa, do you have to choose the UK as your domicile? If not, would that affect the extension or application for permanent residence / citizenship later on?

Thank you!