Whether you are a start-up entrepreneur or experienced business person seeking to establish business in the UK and connect your visa to it, this immigration route might be right for you.
The successful applicant shall have an innovative, viable and scalable business idea, supported by a business plan, which has been approved by an endorsing body. Therefore, this visa requires first, to prepare the business plan and get an endorsement, second, apply for a visa.
The application must be accompanied by an endorsement letter from either an endorsing body or a Legacy endorsing body, which should include the following details:
- The name of the endorsing body or Legacy endorsing body
- Their endorsement reference number
- The date of issue, which must be within three months prior to the application date
- The applicant’s full name, date of birth, nationality, and passport number
- The name and contact details (telephone number, email, and workplace address) of a representative from the endorsing body or Legacy endorsing body who can verify the letter’s contents to the Home Office if required
The endorsement letter must confirm that:
- The applicant is deemed a fit and proper person for endorsement under the Innovator Founder route’s rules and guidance
- The endorsing body has no concerns regarding the legitimacy of the applicant’s funding sources or the method of fund transfers into their endorsed business
- There is no indication that the applicant or their endorsed business may be benefiting from illicit or inadequately explained wealth
Other requirements:
- Your endorsement letter was issued not more than 3 months before the date of your Innovator visa application;
- You are competent in the English language to at least CEFR Level B2;
- If you are outside the UK or have been in the UK for less than 12 months, you have at least £1270 to support yourself, plus £285 for a dependent partner, £315 for a first child and £200 for each additional child;
- Your application does not fall for refusal on general grounds for refusal;
- You have provided a TB test certificate, if required.
How can we help you?
We are happy to assist you with the Innovator-Founder visa and our assistance entails the following:
- Initial consultation and strategic planning. Our immigration lawyer will provide you with an expert guidance on the immigration rules and visa requirements, assess your eligibility for the visa and discuss the different endorsement bodies that potentially will b e suitable for you. Our experts will also discuss your business idea on the subject of innovation, viability and scalability.
- Advice on the supporting documents. Our experts will provide you with information as to the business plan content, supporting documents for an endorsement and provide you with the detailed feedback on any documents including any field for improvement.
- Complete and comprehensive assistance with the bundle preparation for the endorsement.
- Immigration application support. Guidance in submitting your application, ensuring full compliance with the endorsing body’s technical requirements. Acting as your official representative in all communications with the endorsing body and the Home Office, efficiently handling enquiries and requests for additional information until a final decision is made.
Costs involved in the Innovator Founder Visa
Home Office fee:
- £1,191 per person if you apply outside the UK.
- £1,486 per person if you apply to extend or switch your visa in the UK.
Immigration Health Surcharge in the amount of £1,035 per year of visa, payable in advance at the point of submission of the application.
Why you should choose us?
At Wellingtons Solicitors, our goal is to simplify immigration rules while providing you with a clear and comprehensive understanding of visa requirements, the application process, and endorsement criteria. We welcome the opportunity to explore and refine your business idea, working alongside you to secure the necessary endorsement. Our commitment is to help you achieve long-term success in the UK, ensuring a smooth visa process and a strong foundation for your business growth.
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