TIER 1 (INVESTOR) MIGRANT

What is the investor category?

The investor category is designed to allow high net worth individuals make a substanial financial investment in the United Kingdom.

Who can apply as an investor?

Unlike our work permit scheme (soon to be replaced by sponsored workers (Tier 2), you do not need a job offer to apply under the investor category. When you apply you are awarded points based on your ability to invest £1,000,000 in the United Kingdom.

You can apply under the investor category now if you are:

• in the United Kingdom and want to make an initial application as an investor (known as switching);
• already in the United Kingdom as a tier 1 investor or as an investor under the former category, and want to extend your permission to stay within the tier 1 investor category;
• applying for permission to enter the United Kingdom (known as 'entry clearance') under the investor category.

If your aplication is successful and you (and your family, if any) remain in the UK for a period of 5 years (under the current Rules), you may be eligible for Settlement in the UK and then - for a British passport. 

What we can do for you

As British lawyers, we will do our best and even go that extra mile for you. We can help you with the necessary paperwork that will be needed to ensure that your application meets the Immigration requirements. 

Please expect us to do the following for you, when you instruct us to represent you or a member of your family:

• Full and professional assessment of your case
• Advice on whether you should consider a different immigration programme or category
• Strong and weak points of your application
• Advice on correct list of documents
• Advice on evidence required
• Instructing your sponsor, relative, employer or college (if required)
• Final check of your documents before submission to the Home Office/British Diplomatic Post
• Creating a professionally looking paginated immigration bundle
• Drafting representations and cover letters to the Home Office/British Diplomatic Post
• Working with interpreters (if required)
• Submission your application to the Home Office/British Diplomatic Post
• Correspondence with the Home Office/British Diplomatic Post
• Keeping you updated by post, E-mail or phone on the progress of your application
• If something goes wrong : requesting a review or reconsideration
• Any further in-country/out-of-country immigration assistance 

The above list is not exhaustive as we treat every client's case individually. Please do not hesitate to contact us for a professional immigration advice.