TIER 1 ENTREPRENEUR TO ILR ROUTE

[shb101]

Thanks for your prompt reply, I will be applying for my wife as well right now she is on dependent visa so do I need to maintain certain amount for 90 days as I am on my company's payroll and take out salary around 1000 a month and what documents do I need to show for her.

Are you applying your wifes ILR on SET (O) as a dependent? Then no you dont need any maintainence for wife for ILR purpose.

Sorry I didn't get you, I am applying my ILR as she came to UK last year as a dependent. So do I need to maintain funds ?

So then she does not qualify as ILR as yet. She can only apply ILR once she completes her 5 years from the date of her initial PBS dependent visa. She will continue as PBS dependent and would need an extension for that. What is her visa expiry date? Incase of PBS extension application you need to maintain funds in wifes case.

Thanks for response her visa expires on same day as mine. How much do I need to maintain for herself for 90 days and what docs I will need to submit for her dependent visa extension.
Furthermore, We can apply 28 days before our visa expires ?

[CULLINAN]

Are you applying your wifes ILR on SET (O) as a dependent? Then no you dont need any maintainence for wife for ILR purpose.

Sorry I didn't get you, I am applying my ILR as she came to UK last year as a dependent. So do I need to maintain funds ?

So then she does not qualify as ILR as yet. She can only apply ILR once she completes her 5 years from the date of her initial PBS dependent visa. She will continue as PBS dependent and would need an extension for that. What is her visa expiry date? Incase of PBS extension application you need to maintain funds in wifes case.

Thanks for response her visa expires on same day as mine. How much do I need to maintain for herself for 90 days and what docs I will need to submit for her dependent visa extension.
Furthermore, We can apply 28 days before our visa expires ?

71. If the Tier 1 Migrant has been in the United Kingdom for 12 months or more, you must have £630 to support yourself.

Refer to:

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.u ... 1-2019.pdf

Yes you can apply upto 28 days before expiry. Online application date will be application date. Just dont apply on the edge as in to make sure to apply in time so I would say just apply 25 days before expiry.

[shb101]

Sorry I didn't get you, I am applying my ILR as she came to UK last year as a dependent. So do I need to maintain funds ?

So then she does not qualify as ILR as yet. She can only apply ILR once she completes her 5 years from the date of her initial PBS dependent visa. She will continue as PBS dependent and would need an extension for that. What is her visa expiry date? Incase of PBS extension application you need to maintain funds in wifes case.

Thanks for response her visa expires on same day as mine. How much do I need to maintain for herself for 90 days and what docs I will need to submit for her dependent visa extension.
Furthermore, We can apply 28 days before our visa expires ?

71. If the Tier 1 Migrant has been in the United Kingdom for 12 months or more, you must have £630 to support yourself.

Refer to:

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.u ... 1-2019.pdf

Yes you can apply upto 28 days before expiry. Online application date will be application date. Just dont apply on the edge as in to make sure to apply in time so I would say just apply 25 days before expiry.

Thanks, got it. Just want to make sure is it necessary to send 1 year business bank statement or I can just send Bank letter confirming that I am the signatory on account.

[CULLINAN]

So then she does not qualify as ILR as yet. She can only apply ILR once she completes her 5 years from the date of her initial PBS dependent visa. She will continue as PBS dependent and would need an extension for that. What is her visa expiry date? Incase of PBS extension application you need to maintain funds in wifes case.

Thanks for response her visa expires on same day as mine. How much do I need to maintain for herself for 90 days and what docs I will need to submit for her dependent visa extension.
Furthermore, We can apply 28 days before our visa expires ?

71. If the Tier 1 Migrant has been in the United Kingdom for 12 months or more, you must have £630 to support yourself.

Refer to:

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.u ... 1-2019.pdf

Yes you can apply upto 28 days before expiry. Online application date will be application date. Just dont apply on the edge as in to make sure to apply in time so I would say just apply 25 days before expiry.

Thanks, got it. Just want to make sure is it necessary to send 1 year business bank statement or I can just send Bank letter confirming that I am the signatory on account.

Latest 1 month business bank statement OR bank letter would do. Either or will be sufficient.

[aman90]

Ok. You have time to go then..
and hence you need to make ur own notes and discuss ambiguities with the forum.
You and your dependants timeline, absences and job creation is the most crucial. So better write a single post stating those so we don’t go back n forth and employ assumptions.
Right now the guidance is more clearer than the earlier ones. But HO tends to update the guidance so keep ur self abreast regularly. Frequent the forum nearer to time.
I took the postal application so my questions were different.
Run a dummy application so you get the feel of it.
Good luck

[shb101]

Hi Guys,
Please have a look on below list of documents for Tier 1 Entrepreneur to ILR application with dependent, her visa is also expiring on same day with me.

Main Applicant (Tier 1 to ILR)

Current Appointment Report
2 Years annual accounts (Extension period)
CT600 of both years
12 month Pay slips of both employees
P45 of one employee who left during the period
P60 of the employee who left
Full RTI Submission of 12 months
Both employees Passport or ILR card copy
Letter from bank stating that I am the sole signatory (no bank statement)
Life in the UK
Master’s Degree
Cover letter
Passports
BRP

I am also taking out salary from my business account, question is do I need to send my personal bank statement or pay slip as its already covered in RTI as I didn't send it for my extension as well.

PBS Dependent Documents:

Marriage Certificate
Joint Council tax bill
Joint water bill
Maintenance £630 for 90 days (is it required?)
Flat / House agreement (is it required?) if its required shall I get her name on contract or not?

Could you please have a look and confirm if I am missing out any necessary documents in above list.

[CULLINAN]

Hi Guys,
Please have a look on below list of documents for Tier 1 Entrepreneur to ILR application with dependent, her visa is also expiring on same day with me.

Main Applicant (Tier 1 to ILR)

Current Appointment Report
2 Years annual accounts (Extension period) not required
CT600 of both years latest is fine. Sign the CT600 also at the end declaration. CT41G or CT603 IF you have
12 month Pay slips of both employees
P45 of one employee who left during the period not required
P60 of the employee who left not required
Full RTI Submission of 12 months
Both employees Passport or ILR card copy
Letter from bank stating that I am the sole signatory (no bank statement)
Life in the UK
Master’s Degree
Cover letter optional
Passports All previous passports
BRP
consent form declaration you will get a link to download it when you fill out the form. You have to sign relevant parts to you

I am also taking out salary from my business account, question is do I need to send my personal bank statement or pay slip as its already covered in RTI as I didn't send it for my extension as well.
Not required
PBS Dependent Documents:

Marriage Certificate
Joint Council tax bill
Joint water bill
Maintenance £630 for 90 days (is it required?)
Flat / House agreement (is it required?) if its required shall I get her name on contract or not? As you have joint council bill and joint water bill i dont think its a problem if you dont have her name on lease agreement. However, if you have more like NHS documents, or TV license even if its in separate names but same address you can use it

Could you please have a look and confirm if I am missing out any necessary documents in above list.

[shb101]

Hi Guys,
Please have a look on below list of documents for Tier 1 Entrepreneur to ILR application with dependent, her visa is also expiring on same day with me.

Main Applicant (Tier 1 to ILR)

Current Appointment Report
2 Years annual accounts (Extension period) not required
CT600 of both years latest is fine. Sign the CT600 also at the end declaration. CT41G or CT603 IF you have
12 month Pay slips of both employees
P45 of one employee who left during the period not required
P60 of the employee who left not required
Full RTI Submission of 12 months
Both employees Passport or ILR card copy
Letter from bank stating that I am the sole signatory (no bank statement)
Life in the UK
Master’s Degree
Cover letter optional
Passports All previous passports
BRP
consent form declaration you will get a link to download it when you fill out the form. You have to sign relevant parts to you

I am also taking out salary from my business account, question is do I need to send my personal bank statement or pay slip as its already covered in RTI as I didn't send it for my extension as well.
Not required
PBS Dependent Documents:

Marriage Certificate
Joint Council tax bill
Joint water bill
Maintenance £630 for 90 days (is it required?)
Flat / House agreement (is it required?) if its required shall I get her name on contract or not? As you have joint council bill and joint water bill i dont think its a problem if you dont have her name on lease agreement. However, if you have more like NHS documents, or TV license even if its in separate names but same address you can use it

Could you please have a look and confirm if I am missing out any necessary documents in above list.

Thanks for your prompt response, could you please confirm if maintenance in required in her case, for ILR application I think I am exempt from this requirement.
Furthermore, no postal application anymore for any visa application ?

[CULLINAN]

No maintanence required for ILR. But for now you are applying her PBS dependent where it is required.
You have to apply online, book an appointment via sopra steria UKVCAS centre to provide docs and bio in ILR case. No postal in ILR case. I am not sure if there is any postal for PBS dependent you have to check on gov website.

I think it is online also.

[shb101]

No maintanence required for ILR. But for now you are applying her PBS dependent where it is required.
You have to apply online, book an appointment via sopra steria UKVCAS centre to provide docs and bio in ILR case. No postal in ILR case. I am not sure if there is any postal for PBS dependent you have to check on gov website.

I think it is online also.

Yes last time when I applied for her it was online but she was in Pakistan I think it still the same process online application.

One more thing one of my employee I am paying £9.20/- hourly rate and she is doing 173 hours monthly. Is that ok ?

Furthermore, from Jan 19 her tax code has been changed now as per HMRC as she started another job. Will it effect on my application or shall I reduce her working hours from 173 to 120 hours monthly which means 30hrs per week.

[CULLINAN]

No maintanence required for ILR. But for now you are applying her PBS dependent where it is required.
You have to apply online, book an appointment via sopra steria UKVCAS centre to provide docs and bio in ILR case. No postal in ILR case. I am not sure if there is any postal for PBS dependent you have to check on gov website.

I think it is online also.

Yes last time when I applied for her it was online but she was in Pakistan I think it still the same process online application.

One more thing one of my employee I am paying £9.20/- hourly rate and she is doing 173 hours monthly. Is that ok ? Thats fine but you should know that any hours more than 30 hour per week will be disregarded for that particular employee for calculation purpose

Furthermore, from Jan 19 her tax code has been changed now as per HMRC as she started another job. Will it effect on my application or shall I reduce her working hours from 173 to 120 hours monthly which means 30hrs per week. The tax code really does not matter. That has nothing to do with immigration rules. If the employee is happy to pay that much extra tax thats upto the employee but how will he be managing to work so many more hours after 173 hours with you

[CULLINAN]

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.u ... .01.19.pdf

Policy guidance for you as you requested

[shb101]

No maintanence required for ILR. But for now you are applying her PBS dependent where it is required.
You have to apply online, book an appointment via sopra steria UKVCAS centre to provide docs and bio in ILR case. No postal in ILR case. I am not sure if there is any postal for PBS dependent you have to check on gov website.

I think it is online also.

Yes last time when I applied for her it was online but she was in Pakistan I think it still the same process online application.

One more thing one of my employee I am paying £9.20/- hourly rate and she is doing 173 hours monthly. Is that ok ? Thats fine but you should know that any hours more than 30 hour per week will be disregarded for that particular employee for calculation purpose I got it so it doesn't matter even if I send payslip with 160 hours monthly printed on it ?

Furthermore, from Jan 19 her tax code has been changed now as per HMRC as she started another job. Will it effect on my application or shall I reduce her working hours from 173 to 120 hours monthly which means 30hrs per week. The tax code really does not matter. That has nothing to do with immigration rules. If the employee is happy to pay that much extra tax thats upto the employee but how will he be managing to work so many more hours after 173 hours with you yes will reduce hour from 173 to 30hrs per week which makes 120hrs monthly. Is that ok ?

[CULLINAN]

No maintanence required for ILR. But for now you are applying her PBS dependent where it is required.
You have to apply online, book an appointment via sopra steria UKVCAS centre to provide docs and bio in ILR case. No postal in ILR case. I am not sure if there is any postal for PBS dependent you have to check on gov website.

I think it is online also.

Yes last time when I applied for her it was online but she was in Pakistan I think it still the same process online application.

One more thing one of my employee I am paying £9.20/- hourly rate and she is doing 173 hours monthly. Is that ok ? Thats fine but you should know that any hours more than 30 hour per week will be disregarded for that particular employee for calculation purpose I got it so it doesn't matter even if I send payslip with 160 hours monthly printed on it ?

Furthermore, from Jan 19 her tax code has been changed now as per HMRC as she started another job. Will it effect on my application or shall I reduce her working hours from 173 to 120 hours monthly which means 30hrs per week. The tax code really does not matter. That has nothing to do with immigration rules. If the employee is happy to pay that much extra tax thats upto the employee but how will he be managing to work so many more hours after 173 hours with you yes will reduce hour from 173 to 30hrs per week which makes 120hrs monthly. Is that ok ?

Do you run your payroll monthly or weekly? Its safest to assume 130 hours per month if the payroll is run on monthly basis as it calculates to a total of 1560 hours per year that is HO requirement.
The guidance only states 30 hours/week.
As not all months are equal 30 hours/week comes to a minimum of 120 hours a month and some months will have more hours to make up the rest for a total of 1560 hours/year (this is personally my case).

But I would advise you to be safe and have atleast 130 hours a month although the online application form says 120 hours to be fulltime also. But just for you to be safer 130 hours/month will be better.

You can send payslips printed 160 hours or whatever HO is conerned for a min of 30hours/week, rest is disregarded.

[shb101]

Yes last time when I applied for her it was online but she was in Pakistan I think it still the same process online application.

One more thing one of my employee I am paying £9.20/- hourly rate and she is doing 173 hours monthly. Is that ok ? Thats fine but you should know that any hours more than 30 hour per week will be disregarded for that particular employee for calculation purpose I got it so it doesn't matter even if I send payslip with 160 hours monthly printed on it ?

Furthermore, from Jan 19 her tax code has been changed now as per HMRC as she started another job. Will it effect on my application or shall I reduce her working hours from 173 to 120 hours monthly which means 30hrs per week. The tax code really does not matter. That has nothing to do with immigration rules. If the employee is happy to pay that much extra tax thats upto the employee but how will he be managing to work so many more hours after 173 hours with you yes will reduce hour from 173 to 30hrs per week which makes 120hrs monthly. Is that ok ?

Do you run your payroll monthly or weekly? Its safest to assume 130 hours per month if the payroll is run on monthly basis as it calculates to a total of 1560 hours per year that is HO requirement.
The guidance only states 30 hours/week.
As not all months are equal 30 hours/week comes to a minimum of 120 hours a month and some months will have more hours to make up the rest for a total of 1560 hours/year (this is personally my case).

But I would advise you to be safe and have atleast 130 hours a month although the online application form says 120 hours to be fulltime also. But just for you to be safer 130 hours/month will be better.

You can send payslips printed 160 hours or whatever HO is conerned for a min of 30hours/week, rest is disregarded.

Alright thanks and yes I run my payroll monthly basis so will do 130hrs does it necessary to keep both employees till I apply for my ILR although they have completed their 12 months employement with 130hrs monthly.

[CULLINAN]

There is no requirement for employees to be active at application date as long you have fulfilled your job requirements. It really depends on what your business needs are.

[shb101]

There is no requirement for employees to be active at application date as long you have fulfilled your job requirements. It really depends on what your business needs are.

Ok thanks I will keep one as business is slow now a days. Thank you

[shb101]

Hi Marcnath & Zimba,

Please have a look on below list of documents for Tier 1 Entrepreneur to ILR application with dependent, her visa is also expiring on same day with me.

Main Applicant (Tier 1 to ILR)

Current Appointment Report
2 Years annual accounts (Extension period)
CT600 of both years
12 month Pay slips of both employees (can I count the month when my extension was granted in start of the month) btw both employees have completed 12 months requirements with 130hrs monthly anyway
Full RTI Submission of 12 months
P45 of one employee who left during the period
P60 of the employee who left
Both employees Passport or ILR card copy
Letter from bank stating that I am the sole signatory (no bank statement)
Life in the UK
Master’s Degree
Cover letter
Passports
BRP

Furthermore, I travelled back home for 2 weeks in my initial visa and 3 weeks after extension. Do I need to mention that or they will check via my passport stamp.

I am also taking out salary from my business account, question is do I need to send my personal bank statement or pay slip as its already covered in RTI as I didn't send it for my extension as well.

PBS Dependent Documents:

Marriage Certificate
Joint Council tax bill
Joint water bill
Maintenance £630 for 90 days (is it required?)
Flat / House agreement (is it required?) if its required shall I get her name on contract or not?

Could you please have a look and confirm if I am missing out any necessary documents in above list.

[shb101]

Hi Marcnath & Zimba,

Please have a look on below list of documents for Tier 1 Entrepreneur to ILR application with dependent, her visa is also expiring on same day with me.

Main Applicant (Tier 1 to ILR)

Current Appointment Report
2 Years annual accounts (Extension period)
CT600 of both years
12 month Pay slips of both employees (can I count the month when my extension was granted in start of the month) btw both employees have completed 12 months requirements with 130hrs monthly anyway
Full RTI Submission of 12 months
P45 of one employee who left during the period
P60 of the employee who left
Both employees Passport or ILR card copy
Letter from bank stating that I am the sole signatory (no bank statement)
Life in the UK
Master’s Degree
Cover letter
Passports
BRP

Furthermore, I travelled back home for 2 weeks in my initial visa and 3 weeks after extension. Do I need to mention that or they will check via my passport stamp.

I am also taking out salary from my business account, question is do I need to send my personal bank statement or pay slip as its already covered in RTI as I didn't send it for my extension as well.

PBS Dependent Documents:

Marriage Certificate
Joint Council tax bill
Joint water bill
Maintenance £630 for 90 days (is it required?)
Flat / House agreement (is it required?) if its required shall I get her name on contract or not?

Could you please have a look and confirm if I am missing out any necessary documents in above list.

Hi Zimba & Marcnath,

Could you please have a look on above list of docs and let me know if I am missing anything.
Your earliest respond would be highly appreciated. Thanks

[marcnath]

Hi Marcnath & Zimba,

Please have a look on below list of documents for Tier 1 Entrepreneur to ILR application with dependent, her visa is also expiring on same day with me.

Main Applicant (Tier 1 to ILR)

Current Appointment Report
2 Years annual accounts (Extension period) ==> Optional
CT600 of both years ==> 2nd year optional
12 month Pay slips of both employees (can I count the month when my extension was granted in start of the month) btw both employees have completed 12 months requirements with 130hrs monthly anyway ==> Yes, but only from the date of extension. So, if your extension was on the 15th, then you need 15 days from the 13th month.
Full RTI Submission of 12 months ==> As above
P45 of one employee who left during the period ==> Optional
P60 of the employee who left ==> Optional
Both employees Passport or ILR card copy
Letter from bank stating that I am the sole signatory (no bank statement)
Life in the UK
Master’s Degree ==> Optional
Cover letter
Passports
BRP

Furthermore, I travelled back home for 2 weeks in my initial visa and 3 weeks after extension. Do I need to mention that or they will check via my passport stamp. ==> You have to fill in the absences

I am also taking out salary from my business account, question is do I need to send my personal bank statement or pay slip as its already covered in RTI as I didn't send it for my extension as well. ==> Optional

PBS Dependent Documents:

Marriage Certificate ==> Optional
Joint Council tax bill
Joint water bill
Maintenance £630 for 90 days (is it required?) ==> Yes, if she is only applying for extension
Flat / House agreement (is it required?) if its required shall I get her name on contract or not? ==> Optional

Could you please have a look and confirm if I am missing out any necessary documents in above list.

[shb101]

Hi Marcnath & Zimba,

Please have a look on below list of documents for Tier 1 Entrepreneur to ILR application with dependent, her visa is also expiring on same day with me.

Main Applicant (Tier 1 to ILR)

Current Appointment Report
2 Years annual accounts (Extension period) ==> Optional
CT600 of both years ==> 2nd year optional
12 month Pay slips of both employees (can I count the month when my extension was granted in start of the month) btw both employees have completed 12 months requirements with 130hrs monthly anyway ==> Yes, but only from the date of extension. So, if your extension was on the 15th, then you need 15 days from the 13th month.
Full RTI Submission of 12 months ==> As above
P45 of one employee who left during the period ==> Optional
P60 of the employee who left ==> Optional
Both employees Passport or ILR card copy
Letter from bank stating that I am the sole signatory (no bank statement)
Life in the UK
Master’s Degree ==> Optional
Cover letter
Passports
BRP

Furthermore, I travelled back home for 2 weeks in my initial visa and 3 weeks after extension. Do I need to mention that or they will check via my passport stamp. ==> You have to fill in the absences

I am also taking out salary from my business account, question is do I need to send my personal bank statement or pay slip as its already covered in RTI as I didn't send it for my extension as well. ==> Optional

PBS Dependent Documents:

Marriage Certificate ==> Optional
Joint Council tax bill
Joint water bill
Maintenance £630 for 90 days (is it required?) ==> Yes, if she is only applying for extension
Flat / House agreement (is it required?) if its required shall I get her name on contract or not? ==> Optional

Could you please have a look and confirm if I am missing out any necessary documents in above list.

Thanks for your reply Marcnath, is there anything I am missing out. Can I create a dummy account just to get idea of ILR online application form so when filling the original one I make no mistake. Is it possible ?

[CULLINAN]

Hi Marcnath & Zimba,

Please have a look on below list of documents for Tier 1 Entrepreneur to ILR application with dependent, her visa is also expiring on same day with me.

Main Applicant (Tier 1 to ILR)

Current Appointment Report
2 Years annual accounts (Extension period) ==> Optional
CT600 of both years ==> 2nd year optional
12 month Pay slips of both employees (can I count the month when my extension was granted in start of the month) btw both employees have completed 12 months requirements with 130hrs monthly anyway ==> Yes, but only from the date of extension. So, if your extension was on the 15th, then you need 15 days from the 13th month.
Full RTI Submission of 12 months ==> As above
P45 of one employee who left during the period ==> Optional
P60 of the employee who left ==> Optional
Both employees Passport or ILR card copy
Letter from bank stating that I am the sole signatory (no bank statement)
Life in the UK
Master’s Degree ==> Optional
Cover letter
Passports
BRP

Furthermore, I travelled back home for 2 weeks in my initial visa and 3 weeks after extension. Do I need to mention that or they will check via my passport stamp. ==> You have to fill in the absences

I am also taking out salary from my business account, question is do I need to send my personal bank statement or pay slip as its already covered in RTI as I didn't send it for my extension as well. ==> Optional

PBS Dependent Documents:

Marriage Certificate ==> Optional
Joint Council tax bill
Joint water bill
Maintenance £630 for 90 days (is it required?) ==> Yes, if she is only applying for extension
Flat / House agreement (is it required?) if its required shall I get her name on contract or not? ==> Optional

Could you please have a look and confirm if I am missing out any necessary documents in above list.

Thanks for your reply Marcnath, is there anything I am missing out. Can I create a dummy account just to get idea of ILR online application form so when filling the original one I make no mistake. Is it possible ?

Yes you can create as many dummy accounts you want. The online application is pretty straight forward to run through. I usually run a dummy application in 10 minutes. The application is not sent untill you pay and submit. So you will know all the questions and can view the checklist also.

[shb101]

Hi Guys,

What I've understood that people having problem applying via sopra and still confused is it possible if you still can apply via post same as old like fill the form online take print out and send it over will all docs. Kindly advise.

[zimba]

Hi Guys,

What I've understood that people having problem applying via sopra and still confused is it possible if you still can apply via post same as old like fill the form online take print out and send it over will all docs. Kindly advise.

No you must apply online as old forms have been removed. There is nothing confusing about it, it is very straightforward

[shb101]

Hi Guys,

What I've understood that people having problem applying via sopra and still confused is it possible if you still can apply via post same as old like fill the form online take print out and send it over will all docs. Kindly advise.

No you must apply online as old forms have been removed. There is nothing confusing about it, it is very straightforward

Thanks Zimba for quick response,

One more thing I was granted extension in Oct 2017 and my employees were working with me since then however one employee left in April 2018 and hired new employee in Sept 2018, so it will be ok if I send both employees (old and new) payslips to cover 12 months period after extension.

Btw I was granted initial Tier 1 in mid of september 2014 and extension granted in Oct 2017, so am I eligible to apply 28 days before in Sept 2019 e.g. last week of August.

My wife granted her visa as a dependent and valid till Oct 2019 would it be ok if I apply my visa in August alone and apply for her visa in end of Sept seperately ?

Would it be ok if I only send 2018 accounts with CT600 and CAR to cover HMRC and Company house confirmation ?

Anyone can share their experience regarding subjected queries.