Seraphus can provide you with comprehensive support so you can confidently navigate the complexities of the Innovator Founder Visa.
The Innovator Founder Visa is a new points-based visa route which replaces the Innovator visa and Start-Up visa and can lead to settlement after three years. In contrast to the Innovator visa, the Innovator Founder visa has removed the requirement for applicants to have at least £50,000 available to invest in the business. Financially, you only need to demonstrate you have enough funding and prove where the funding is from.
To apply under this route, your business idea needs to have an endorsement letter and approval from a new endorsing body approved by the Home Office. There are legacy endorsing bodies for those who were previously on the Scale-Up or Innovator routes. In addition to the endorsement, the Home Office may also assess whether the business is genuine on the balance of probabilities.
You can apply from outside of the UK or extend or switch within the UK, provided the eligibility and suitability criteria are met. You will need to show that:
Further requirements may need to be met depending on your circumstances.
An endorsement letter should be dated within three months of the date of an application and should confirm that:
When it comes to obtaining compassionate legal advice, Seraphus is your dedicated source of expert guidance.
We specialise in providing personalised support to help you navigate the complexities of the application process, ensuring a seamless and hassle-free experience.
Contact us today using the details below or book a consultation with us.
Phone: 020 8142 8211
WhatsApp: 07538 208 096
Email: info@seraphus.co.uk
Yes, subject to certain requirements, direct family members can join you in the UK. This includes a partner, children under the age of 18 who live with you, who are not married and are financially supported by you, and children over the age of 18 if they are currently in the UK as your dependant.
This does not have an automatic right of appeal on refusal. Please contact us as soon as possible if you receive a refusal due to strict time limits for potential remedies via an administrative review, judicial review, or submitting a fresh application.
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