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Tier 1 Innovator Founder Visa Eligibility

If you wish to start a Business in the UK under the Innovator Founder Visa route and wish to be considered under this Visa category, you must:

  • Be over the age of 18
  • Be able to prove the source of your funding
  • Have your Business idea endorsed by an approved Endorsing Body
  • Have funds in your bank account for at least 28 days
  • Have a good command of the English Language
  • Meet certain personal financial requirements of £1,270

As a Businessperson, you may be finding difficult to navigate through the UK Immigration Rules in terms of finding the right visa for you. The task is not made any easier with the Innovator Founder Visa. Applicants have commented how difficult it can be to access Endorsing Bodies and meet the requirements of the new business.

When it comes to Endorsements, Cranbrook Legal have access to and professional relationships with a number of Endorsing Bodies and we are therefore able to present your idea to them. We have a great reputation amongst Endorsing Bodies which means your business idea will get all the time it deserves to ensure the best chance of obtaining an Endorsement.

Cranbrook Legal has reputation for being understanding, tenacious and flexible in dealing with its clients to ensure the best result possible.

Requirements for an Endorsement

Your Business Plan

As part of your Innovator Founder Visa Application, you must be endorsed by an Endorsing Body, of which there are around at present 46 who have been approved by the Home Office – UKVI. As part of their assessment, the Endorsing Body will want to know about you and your Business. You must therefore provide:

  • A Business Plan is crucial to a successful endorsement by an Endorsing Body.
  • It should cover your plans for marketing, finances and risk management.
  • The document should involve an analysis of the market and competitors.
  • A poorly drafted Business Plan will often lead to a rejection of an Application for Endorsement.
  • The document should set out information about yourself, your business and why the business is ready for an Endorsement i.e. Innovative, Viable and Scalable.
  • The Business Plan should be concise and straight to the point in clear English

Your CV

  • Your CV gives the Endorsing Body an insight into your background, both academically and professionally
  • It should contain your personal details, a personal profile, employment experience and your educational qualifications.
  • Think of it as an introduction into yourself, so keep it brief.

Tier 1 Innovator Founder Visa UK Requirements

If your application for an Endorsement is successful, you will need to apply for the Innovator Founder Visa to gain lawful entry to the UK. You will be required to demonstrate the following:

  • Your Endorsement is granted by an approved Endorsing Body
  • Your Endorsement Letter is no more than 90 days old at the time of application
  • You are able to prove the source of your funding
  • You genuinely intend to establish your business in the UK
  • You have £1,270 in your bank account for at least 28 days
  • You have passed the English Language Test to at least CEFR Level B2

You need to prove you have the required money in your bank account (or the dependant’s bank account) for at least 90 days before you apply for the Innovator Founder Visa.

What Our Customers Say About Us?

Successful Sponsor Licence Application

Efficient and helpful. Amer and his Team are quick to respond to queries, even over the weekends and at night. Sponsor Licence granted after only 4 weeks. Thanks.

Daniel Johnson

Care Home Sponsor Licence Application!

We used Cranbrook Legal for the processing of a Sponsor Licence Application. We are a Health Care provider and have faced huge difficulties in recruiting for our Care Homes. Amer and his team were quick to identify the documents needed for our specific case and they were able to prepare a really strong application. I have no doubt that the really good Cover Letter convinced the Home Office to approve our Application. Thanks again, superb work!

Sophie Barton

ILR Application

Thanks to Amer and team for all help given to me my indefinite visa and British citizenship : so many solicitor tell me that British Nationality is impossible for me but Amer looked at my file and took care and fight with Home Office and in the end they give up and give me British Nationality .thank you for Amer and Cranbrook team

Hossan Ali

Some Of Our Recent Success Stories

Innovator Visa granted to South American National

Our Client, a South American was the owner of a recruitment company popular in Argentina. He now wished to evolve his business and found a technological solution that could enhance his services.

We worked with our Client to make clear the innovation and obtain the Endorsement. Our client’s main concern was regarding the investment funds. We were able to work on provisions within the Immigration Rules that did not require him to hold the investment funds for the full period of time.

After submitting the Application, our client was granted a Visa.

Innovator Visa Granted to Indian National

Our Client, an Indian National with over 15 years’ experience as a businessman in the Sub-Continent and Middle East was looking to launch a health and wellbeing product. He felt the UK would be the ideal location for him to launch his product from.

The client required assistance with obtaining an Endorsement. We were able to prepare a Business Plan and have an application submitted to an Endorsing Body within three weeks and worked with the Endorsing Body to have him an Endorsement offer within a week. We were able to rely on our working relationship with the Endorsing Body to ensure a quick turnaround time. We were able to process his Visa Application a short while after and 2 weeks after enrolling his biometrics, he was issued with an Innovator Visa.

Innovator Visa granted to Kuwaiti National

Our Client, a Kuwaiti National was working on an idea relating to the banking sector. She felt that the UK was the best fit in terms of where to launch her product from given the UK is a financial hub.

We work with a number of Endorsing Bodies who were excited about our Client’s project and our Client was able to select which Endorsing Body she wanted to work with. Following the Offer from the Endorsing Body, we reviewed our Client’s circumstances and processed her application.

She was granted her Innovator Visa after 10 days and is now in the UK working on her business.

Innovator Visa obtained for a Canadian National

Our Client, a Canadian National with a finance background came to us with an idea for a Business. Her ultimate goal was to be able to work on her business from the UK as there was a real market for that product.

We advised that the business may lack in terms of innovation and were able to put her in touch with a team of advisors who felt that the product could be improved and provide the innovation needed. The Client commented that she had already been rejected for an Endorsement but we felt with the amendment, we could secure the Endorsement. We prepared a new business plan and submitted the Endorsement Application. After further discussions with the Endorsing Body, an offer was made to the Client for an Endorsement.

The Visa Application was prepared on a priority basis and the Visa was issued to her after three weeks.

Innovator Visa Obtained For An Chinese Businessman

Our Client, a Chinese National living in Hong Kong had been working on an innovative product, which was not yet available around the world. He felt the UK would be the ideal market to launch his product from. Having listened to his business outline and his past experiences, we felt that the Innovator Visa would be ideal for him.

We strategised with our client as to the best way to present the idea to the Endorsing Body and prepared a Business Plan which demonstrated his idea was innovative, scalable and viable. Given our relationships with the Endorsing Bodies, we were able to secure an Endorsement within a few weeks. We moved on to the Visa Application stage and within 13 days, our client received permission to enter the UK.

Innovator Visa For A Indian Businessman

Our Clients, both Indian Nationals and experienced businessmen were developing a piece of innovative software that they felt was ready to be launched from the UK. They wanted to register a Company in the UK. We advised that in order to be eligible for the Innovator Visa, they must show they have a business idea, which is innovative, viable and scalable. They must demonstrate that they have enough savings and demonstrate good knowledge of English Language.

Having reviewed our client’s brief, we prepared a Business Plan and submitted an Application to the appropriate Endorsing Body for their consideration. A Business Plan was key to the Endorsement as it helps convey to the Endorsing Body that the business is Innovative, Viable and Scalable. Within 3 weeks, we were able to secure an Endorsement for our client and moved on to the next stage of the Visa process.

We prepared the Visa application from start to finish and were able to secure the Innovator for both our clients as a Team.

Why Use Cranbrook As Your Immigration Solicitor?

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Contact our Immigration Solicitors In Dubai on +971 4286 3944 or
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What Our Customers Say About Us

Cranbrook Legal Five Stars

Excellent service from Cranbrook Legal! They were incredibly patient, thorough, and detailed with my endorsement application. Their support and guidance throughout the entire process were invaluable.

Paing Phyo Thiha

Cranbrook Legal Five Stars

Very good experience, despite never even meeting or seeing the lawyers (phone/zoom/email). They were very meticulous in checking all our documents were complete, and my VISA

Auri

Cranbrook Legal Five Stars

The British spousal visa process is a horrendous ordeal full of incomplete and misleading information, traps and pitfalls designed to make only the smartest (or richest)

Tom Dennehy

Cranbrook Legal Five Stars

Excellent experience with Cranbrook and Bilal - acquired our visa sponsorship license and then sponsored a candidate with their assistance. Whole process was very smooth and

Ben Anderson

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How Cranbrook Legal Can Help you with your Innovator Founder Visa?

  • We assess your Business idea/concept
  • We present your idea to the Endorsing Body for feedback
  • We assist with preparing your Business Plan
  • We assist with getting your Endorsement
  • We prepare and submit your Visa Application
  • We prepare strong & detailed legal representations
  • We can assist with your Settlement Application
  • We are UK qualified Solicitors regulated by the SRA

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Tier 1 UK Innovator Founder Visa FAQ’s

1. Am I suitable for an UK Innovator Founder Visa?

An ideal applicant for the Innovator Visa will be an experienced businessperson. They will be looking to set up a business in the UK from scratch, which is innovative, viable and scalable. This means that the business idea or concept should be a new one and one that can grow without altering the business model.

Yes, you can apply as part of a team of innovators. Each applicant will however need their own individual Endorsement and be able to prove the source of funding.

Yes, we offer an Endorsement Service in which we are able to assist in preparing an endorsement application. Our teams, through affiliate Partners have access to Endorsement Bodies who are able to obtain feedback from an Endorsing Body prior to submitting an application, thereby giving you an idea as to whether you would be approved or not.

You can apply, however this will likely lead to a refusal of your Visa Application.

Yes. Our team work with affiliate Partners to ensure that you have a bespoke business plan covering all the important aspects of your business. Given our experience in these types of application, we know what the Endorsing Bodies are looking for.

Yes, it is possible to switch into this category from within the UK as long as your last leave to remain was under the Start Up Visa, Tier 1 Entrepreneur or Graduate Entrepreneur, Tier 2 General or ICT.

In most instances, the answer is No. This is due to the fact that the Business should be a new business and one that has not yet begun trading.

Yes, your can bring your Partner and Children to the UK. You will need to demonstrate that you have sufficient funds to financially maintain them whilst living in the UK. You will need to show you have £285 available for your Partner, £315 for your first child and £200 each for any children thereafter.

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