Innovator Visa UK
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Drafting an Innovator compliant business plan
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Applications for Innovator visa endorsement by approved UK endorsing bodies
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Credibility assessment interview preparation for Innovator visa applicants
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Applications for extension of stay as an Innovator
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Applications for indefinite leave to remain as an Innovator
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Administrative reviews and Judicial reviews for Innovator visa applicants
What is
Innovator Visa ?
The Innovator visa category is for individuals who are experienced businesspersons seeking to establish a business in the UK. In most cases you will need to have access to at least £50,000 to invest in your business (or have already invested £50,000 in your business), but certain exceptions apply. You will also need to have an innovative, viable and scalable business idea that is approved and supported by an endorsing body.
Innovator visas are valid for 3 years and can lead directly to indefinite leave to remain in the UK at the end of this period. Innovator visa applicants can bring their partner and any children under the age of 18 to the UK.
Requirements for
Innovator Visa
In order to qualify for an Innovator visa, you will need to satisfy UK Visas and Immigration that:
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You are at least 18 years old;
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You have a genuine, original business plan that meets new or existing market needs and/or creates a competitive advantage
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You genuinely intend to undertake, and are capable of undertaking, any work or business activity in the UK stated in your application;
Endorsement
You have been granted an endorsement from a Home Office approved endorsing body.
Investment Funds
You have access to at least £50,000 which can be allocated for investment into your business.
Maintenance
You can show that you can support yourself as well as any dependents without recourse to public funds.
English Language
You are competent in the English language to at least CEFR Level B2 (equivalent to IELTS 5.5 in reading, writing, listening and speaking)
What is
Endorsing bodies ?
Endorsing body must be an organisation which has been approved by the Home Office to endorse applicants in the relevant [visa] category.
Our partner
Our endorsing bodies
Our partner company is a Home Office approved endorsing body. This company is a leader in the UK's early stage investment world, providing seed capital and support to promising British startups.
Our company’s VP Mr. Leo Huang also serves as partner of the above endorsing body company. He is also the executive strategic advisor of China in the endorsing body company.
Leo Huang, VP UK Region & CIO
Leo is one of the founders of Hampton Group and partner of David Mellor, former Chief Secretary to the Treasury. In the past twenty years, he has devoted himself to Sino-UK business in various sectors – such as investment, education, international trades, IPO, M&A, etc. His life mission is to act as a bridge between China and the UK.
Innovator Visa Endorsement?
The endorsement process is normally comprised of two stages – the submission of documents and an interview.
The endorsement process can be quite alarming to applicants as it may involve a detailed interview and evaluation of all aspects of your business plan. Here at Britannia, we work with our clients to make sure that they feel confident with the specifics and able to take their application to the next stage.
Stage 1 – Complete our Innovator visa enquiry form
Stage 2 – Eligibility Assessment
Stage 4 – Introduction to Endorsing Bodies
Stage 5 – Concept and Business Plan Approval
Stage 6 – Due diligence
Stage 7 – Visa Application
