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Graduate Entrepreneur Visa

The Tier 1 Entrepreneur Visa programme allowed business people with between £50,000 and £200,000 in funds available for investment to enter the UK to establish or take over a UK business or businesses.

The Tier 1 category was closed to new applicants on 29 March 2019. This has been replaced by the new UK Innovator visa scheme.

However, the current holders of the Tier 1 category can apply to extend their leave until 5th April 2023 and apply for settlement until 5th April 2025.

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We haven’t forgotten about you, but we believe you’d rather spend time doing something that really matters than on the phone with a lawyer.

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Business Immigration Business Immigration

At Sterling Law, we understand how challenging it may be to navigate UK immigration law, especially when you have a company to look after.

It is why we offer you full end-to-end support. Whether you are looking to relocate your company, become self-employed, apply for a Sponsor Licence to hire foreign workers, or check if your business is fully compliant with immigration requirements.

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Tier 1 Investor Visa Tier 1 Investor Visa

Aliya Rimshelis, Corporate Immigration Lawyer at Sterling Law, has reached a successful result in a complex Tier 1 Investor visa application.

As a result of her efforts, our client from Kazakhstan together with his unmarried partner and their four young children were all successfully granted entry clearance to the UK under the Tier 1 Investor visa.

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Start-up Visa Start-up Visa

WHO IS IT FOR?

Both Start-up and Innovator visa are open to everyone looking to set up a business in the UK for the first time.

Start-up is initially granted for 2 years which allows you to develop your business idea and switch to the Innovator category later on.

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Innovator Visa Innovator Visa

Both Start-up and Innovator visa are open to everyone looking to set up a business in the UK for the first time.

The Innovator category is suitable for more experienced applicants who perhaps already run a company or have managerial experience.

Innovator visa is granted for 3 years with opportunity to extend indefinitely (given you meet certain criteria).

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