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UK RESIDENCY PROGRAM UNDER THE

INVESTOR OR THE ENTREPRENEUR CATEGORY


PROVIDES THE FOLLOWING BENEFITS:
The right to live permanently in the UK;
Stable and growing economy;
Free medical care;
Free Education until high school;
Become a EU citizen;
UK IMMIGRATION INVESTOR PROGRAM

The UK Immigrant Investor Program was created by the UK Government in 1994 to attract high net
worth individuals and their families to immigrate to UK by making a substantial investment in the UK.
The Tier 1 Investor program is designed to allow investors to enter the UK on an initial 2 year visa.
If applicants have met the criteria, they can extend their stay by another 3 years, giving themselves a
total of 5 years of legal residency.
Investors are then eligible to apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR), which is the equivalent to
Permanent Residence and later on to apply for British Citizenship.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
INVESTOR ROUTE:
Have access to at least 2,000,000 in savings for investment into UK;
You are from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland;
You will be 18 or over to apply for this visa;
You are able to prove that the money belongs to either you or your husband, wife,
unmarried or same-sex partner;
You should be able to verify the source of funds;
Upon approval of application, invest 2,000,000 in UK government bonds, share
capital or loan capital in active and trading UK registered companies.
PROGRAM BENEFITS:
A different and multi-social society, containing for all backgrounds and purposes each
cultural and ethnic group;
An elevated quality of education with an expansive system of state and non-public schools,
and more than 150 colleges/universities and advance education organizations;
As an individual from the European Union, the UK has simple access to entire Europe;
An attractive tax regime for high net worth individuals classed as UK resident, non-
habitation;
The travel portability and security of a UK identification;
UK ENTREPRENEUR PROGRAM

The UK Entrepreneur Program was launched by the UK Government on 30th June 2008 to pull in
Entrepreneurs and their families to immigrate by making a substantial investment in new business or by
purchasing a current British business in the UK with a base speculation of UK 200,000;
The purpose of the program is to attract individuals with excellent Entrepreneur skills who are able to
contribute to UK economy by investment and creation of jobs;
The Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) program is open for all nationalities except for citizens of Europeans
Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland;
The Entrepreneur needs to invest in the UK by setting up or assuming control and being effectively part
of the running of the day to day operations of the business.
REQUIREMENTS:
Investment of at least 200,000 in a new UK business or buy in existing business;
The business must be capable of creating at least 2 full time employment for British citizen,
residents or EEA nationals;
You must have sufficient funds to support yourself and any dependants until the business becomes
profitable;
You must have a controlling interest in the business and must be responsible for share of its
liabilities;
You must be able to present a complete and viable business plan and acceptable level of English
language communication skills (IELTS Test report needs to be submitted);
The money being invested in the business must be your own and must not come from any external
source, for example a loan. However, third party funding is acceptable;
PROGRAM BENEFITS:
One of the highest standards of living on the world and part of G-8 group of countries;
An assorted and multi-cultural society, containing practically every cultural and ethnic groups;
An exclusive network of educational institutions with a broad network of state and private based
schools, and more than 150 universities/colleges and advanced higher education institutions;
One of the best medical care services in the world;
As an individual from the European Union, the UK has simple access to the entire Europe;
An attractive tax regime for high net worth people classed as "UK resident, non-residence.
Travel convenience for more than 172 countries visa free and security of a British passport.
UK SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM:
(SPOUSE & CIVIL PARTNERS)
British immigration laws allow lawful permanent resident and citizens to sponsor their spouse
from third country nationals who then benefit from living and working in the United Kingdom;
Your spouse / civil partner in the UK should support you and demonstrate he/she has enough
income sources to help you stay in the UK. The current minimum income threshold is GBP
18,600;
The applicant needs to demonstrate that he/she has good level of English language
communication skills and are required to pass the IELTS test requirements;
The applicant might be called to attend an Immigration interview if required;
Upon approval of application, the initial validity of spouse visa (dependent) is granted for
duration of 33 months which later upon expiry needs to be renewed.
SERVICES:
Our Service includes the following upon retaining a client:
We start with initial consultation to review the case of client by gathering relevant information and
advise the client if he/she is meeting the requirements. If they are not meeting the requirements, we
then advise of how to go about meeting the requirements;
Upon our services being retained by client, we then provide the application kit and guide the
applicant with the due process of his/her application;
Complete Assistance during the Application Process until successful conclusion / visa issuance;
Assisting the client in completing the forms, Documentation and letter drafting;
Updates & Regular Follow up with the Consulate / Embassy.
UK VISITOR VISA PROGRAM

UK Tourist Visa | Business Visitor Visa allows individuals to visit UK either to sightseeing,
Business or visiting family or friends. Visas generally are granted for up to 6 months in most
cases.
Visitors are not permitted to work on this visa and are expected to leave UK before the visa
expires. Applicants can visit UK along with their dependents and children.
Applications are made through the visa application centre or at the Embassy based on their
nationality or place of residence. Personal interviews are rarely called for;
The key to a successful application is genuine intent to visit, accurate documentation
presentation & forms.
SERVICES:
Carte Blanche Immigration Services as immigration lawyers / advisors provide the the
following services to our clientele:
We start with initial consultation to review the case of client by gathering relevant information and
advise the client if he/she is meeting the requirements. If they are not meeting the requirements, we
then advise of how to go about meeting the requirements;
Professional advice regarding the application procedure;
Advising you on how to present your case so the chances of a personal interview / rejection is
minimized;
Advising you on finances to be shown;
Assisting the client in completing the forms and Documentation and letter drafting (if required);
Providing Application kit;
Updates & Regular Follow up with the Consulate / Embassy
Interview preparation if necessary;
UK SOLE REPRESENTATIVE PROGRAM
The sole representative visa is designed to help an overseas company establish/expand its business
in the UK;
An overseas company is not allowed to send more than one person to act as a sole representative in
the UK;
The applicant who would represent the parent company in UK must have been employed by the
parent company for at least a minimum duration of 1 year;
The applicant should not be a major shareholder in the parent company, but however needs to
demonstrate senior management position;
If the individual has been in the UK for no less than two years and the organization's circumstances
change;
Shall continue to remain in senior position in the company and draw a monthly salary paid by the
parent company.
REQUIREMENTS:
Applicant must be from outside of EEA;
The applicant must be a senior employee who has been employed by the parent company
(Non UK company) for at least 1 year;
Have enough money to support himself without help from public funds;
Hold a senior position inside the parent company and to demonstrate broad related industry
experience and learning;
Meet the English language requirements (IELTS);
The senior employee should be receiving a full time salary sufficient to maintain themselves
without recourse to public funds;
BRITISH CITIZENSHIP
REQUIREMENTS:
The standard requirements for British Citizenship through naturalization could be met by meetign the
following requirements:
You must be above the age of 18;
You should intend to continue living in the UK, or to continue in Crown service, the service of an
international organisation of which the UK is a member, or the service of a company or association
established in the UK;
You must be able to communicate in English language to an acceptable degree;
You must have sufficient knowledge of life in the UK and write the required test;
You must meet the residential requirements:
lived in the UK for at least the 5 years before the date of your application;
spent no more than 450 days outside the UK during those 5 years;
spent no more than 90 days outside the UK in the last 12 months;
had settlement (ILR) in the UK for the past 12 months if you are from outside of EEA.
THANK YOU!

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