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by ens
Wed Aug 01, 2012 10:32 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) visas
Topic: Is a post office a suitable business for tier 1/Entrpreneur?
Replies: 7
Views: 1706

thank you very much indeed!!!!

i will try to find out if PO is ok for this Tier from the imm lawyer I know,

maybe he could advise,

and then I let you know!
by ens
Sat Jul 28, 2012 10:54 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) visas
Topic: Do I need to invest total money of 200k in UK only.
Replies: 4
Views: 1048

no.

you could invest money in UK business and then send money to India
but must be in UK in the first place
by ens
Sat Jul 28, 2012 10:43 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) visas
Topic: entrepreneur team application fee-urgent
Replies: 4
Views: 1187

Lucapooka wrote:1020 is the fee for an application made inside the UK. 816 is the fee for a visa application. The fees are per applicant per application

but as a team is it 1 or 2 applications?
by ens
Sat Jul 28, 2012 10:23 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) visas
Topic: Is a post office a suitable business for tier 1/Entrpreneur?
Replies: 7
Views: 1706

Re: Is a post office a suitable business for tier 1/Entrpren

Hi Does anyone know if buying a post office meets criteria for entrepreneur visa ? I thought not - because you would be employed as a postmaster . have asked solicitor but he wasn't sure . jaffacake, thanks for the topic, this is the same question I was interested in. "you would be employed as a po...
by ens
Mon Jul 09, 2012 8:06 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) visas
Topic: Age Limit Query
Replies: 3
Views: 1295

what76 wrote:Anyone please?
cannot remember any age restrictions
by ens
Mon Jul 09, 2012 5:08 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) visas
Topic: need help.......
Replies: 7
Views: 2617

Re: need help.......

tuliprose wrote:
tezz79 wrote:I have UK visit visa. Now I want to apply entrepreneur visa. My question is can I provide English language test in UK as a visitor because in Pakistan very difficult to get 7 band.
Just for your information: You need 7 band in each section of the IELTS.
are you sure?

thanks
by ens
Mon Jul 09, 2012 4:44 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) visas
Topic: Tier 1 Entrepreneur Visa, REFUSED !!
Replies: 19
Views: 13088

From your other post, I gather that 3rd party and Notary official say they did not know you. Its not that they changed their mind. Any letter you have will not have credibility. If it is true that they know you and changed their minds then it should be easy to get this resolved. If not then it is a...
by ens
Wed Mar 16, 2011 3:49 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) visas
Topic: Possible changes to Tier 1 ENTREPRENEUR from April 2011
Replies: 3
Views: 6185

now, officially http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitecontent/newsarticles/2011/march/39-entrepreneurs-investors http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitecontent/documents/news/wms-tier1-2.pdf Government 'rolls out the red carpet' for entrepreneurs and investors 16 March 2011 Foreign entrepreneurs and ...
by ens
Tue Mar 08, 2011 6:45 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) visas
Topic: Possible changes to Tier 1 ENTREPRENEUR from April 2011
Replies: 3
Views: 6185

Re: Possible changes to Tier 1 ENTREPRENEUR from April 2011

ruthie wrote:Can I ask where you got this information from? Sounds really promising.
:)

insiders` info,

however, expected to be published next week on Home Office website.
by ens
Fri Dec 31, 2010 4:40 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) visas
Topic: Possible changes to Tier 1 ENTREPRENEUR from April 2011
Replies: 3
Views: 6185

Possible changes to Tier 1 ENTREPRENEUR from April 2011

Easier Settlement rules Allow absences of up to 180 days outside of the UK in any 12 months period to retain eligibility for settlement Allow an application for Indefinite Leave to Remain after 3 years, if at least 10 jobs (full time equivalent) have been created and in place for 6 months; or where...
by ens
Fri Dec 31, 2010 4:38 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (Investor) visas
Topic: Possible changes to Tier 1 INVESTOR from April 2011
Replies: 0
Views: 5190

Possible changes to Tier 1 INVESTOR from April 2011

- Allow absences of up to 180 days outside of the UK in any 12 months - Shorten the qualifying period for settlement from the current 5 years, depending on the size of the investment: 5 years for an investment of £1m-£5m 3 years for an investment of £5m-£10m 2 years for an investment greater tha...
by ens
Fri Dec 31, 2010 4:36 pm
Forum: UK Global Talent Visas (GTV)
Topic: NEW Tier 1 (Exceptional Talent) from April 2011
Replies: 6
Views: 11414

NEW Tier 1 (Exceptional Talent) from April 2011

TIER 1 EXCEPTIONAL TALENT 1. The Government will introduce a new immigration route for exceptionally talented migrants, within Tier 1 of the Points Based System. The route is intended as a "niche" category for exceptional people in the fields of science, arts and humanities who wish to work and even...
by ens
Thu Dec 02, 2010 4:25 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) visas
Topic: Help required for Tier 1 Entrepreneur visa
Replies: 4
Views: 5166

AmitK wrote:Thanks Sir, however it doesn't clarify my previous query about the duration for funds being held, any idea where can I get that.

Regards
2800 pounds to be held at least for 3 months to meet Maintenance Funds requirement
by ens
Thu Dec 02, 2010 4:14 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) visas
Topic: Can I employ relatives who are already UK citizens?
Replies: 4
Views: 4851

Re: Can I employ relatives who are already UK citizens?

Hello Thank you very much in advance for your answers or comments. I have a question. If me and my wife get Entrepreneur visas, is it Ok if we employ our own adult children who are already UK citizens as those 2 full-time employees needed for this type of visa? Is it allowed by Home Office? Of cour...
by ens
Thu Dec 02, 2010 4:12 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) visas
Topic: Can I invest in BB / Hotel ?
Replies: 8
Views: 3906

Re: Can I invest in BB / Hotel ?

Hi Is it possible to invest 200K by buying Bed and Breakfast and running it? I noted before on HO website that they prohibited business in property business area. But now can't find this page. Will BB be treated as property business? Basically, we buy house for 300K which is BB and continue to run ...
by ens
Sat Jul 24, 2010 12:02 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: PBS Policy Guidance is not law (Pankina judgement)
Replies: 15
Views: 7740

In other words, the immigration rules from 23d of July say that guidance IS law ... Immigration Rules 1A. In all cases where an applicant is required to obtain points under Appendix C, the applicant must have the funds specified in the relevant part of Appendix C at the date of the application and m...
by ens
Tue Jul 20, 2010 11:28 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Hsmp extension refused for inadequate funds
Replies: 10
Views: 2023

Just the beginning I guess ... more to follow. With the court passing a judgement that policy guidance has no legal standing when it comes to immigration rules, I am sure the govt. solicitors will be working overtime to plug all the possible loopholes. Making interim cap a law is indeed their immed...
by ens
Tue Jul 20, 2010 11:15 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Hsmp extension refused for inadequate funds
Replies: 10
Views: 2023

sushdmehta wrote::D
In other words, they have realized their mistake and have already done what I thought they would resort to.

regards
but suddenly the mentioned statement is mostly about interim limits, and does not say much about Pankina case....

only the reference in 3.1
by ens
Tue Jul 20, 2010 11:09 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Hsmp extension refused for inadequate funds
Replies: 10
Views: 2023

Not difficult for govt. to have key requirements specified in the policy included in the immigration rules ..... through secondary legislation ... thus making it law. Just a thought .... regards they do make statements of changes laid before parliament the last one http://www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk/...
by ens
Tue Jul 20, 2010 10:17 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Hsmp extension refused for inadequate funds
Replies: 10
Views: 2023

Re: Hsmp extension refused for inadequate funds

hi all My hsmp extension refused for dropping fund by 100 pounds and appealed against decision showing fixed deposit from india covering the date. refused appeal considering fixed deposit as a bond. could this case be appealed again with this fixed deposit. will be appreciated if someone could help...
by ens
Mon Jun 28, 2010 7:34 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: IMPORTANT Maintenance Funds requirement illegal (Court Case)
Replies: 10
Views: 3553

if you are fast enough.... but you still need 3 months of funds laid on your account... I am sorry....I am confused again....Didnt you mention that the maintenance funds clause has been taken away?? or that rule will also be applicable from 19th July? Thanks. The case in the Court of Appeals agains...
by ens
Mon Jun 28, 2010 7:11 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: IMPORTANT Maintenance Funds requirement illegal (Court Case)
Replies: 10
Views: 3553

if you are fast enough....
but you still need 3 months of funds laid on your account...
by ens
Mon Jun 28, 2010 4:58 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: IMPORTANT Maintenance Funds requirement illegal (Court Case)
Replies: 10
Views: 3553

you could subcribe to RSS or email updates on BIA or UKBA website and will get this information as soon as guidance updtaed, if it will ever be updated...:) have you heard of todays Mrs May declaration of making more restrictions for Tier 1 ? interim limit 5000 applications per annum and raising the...
by ens
Mon Jun 28, 2010 4:40 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: IMPORTANT Maintenance Funds requirement illegal (Court Case)
Replies: 10
Views: 3553

I think it will be for all Tiers, the maintenance requirement will remain the same, except necessity to have the same minimum amount all 3 months prior to application. Let`s wait for new policy guidances
by ens
Sat Jun 26, 2010 12:48 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: IMPORTANT Maintenance Funds requirement illegal (Court Case)
Replies: 10
Views: 3553

In Ms Pankina's case the AIT was right, for the reasons set out above, to allow her appeal. Her documents, which showed that she had £800 in the bank at the time of her application, proved as much as was lawfully required of her. The Home Secretary's appeal against the AIT's decision fails.
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