There are two routes to settlement (settlement as an investor or ILR) by investment under the points based system. Firstly, under the Tier 1 Investor route and secondly, Tier 2 Entrepreneur route.
To apply for Settlement as an Investor under Tier 1 or 2 you must show:
- You have been in the UK lawfully for a continuous period of 5 years;
- Accelerated settlement can reduce this period;
- In the 12 month period before the date of application you must not have been absent from the UK for more than 180 days;
- Adequate knowledge of the English language (unless aged 65 or over or mentally/physically impaired);
- Passed the Life in the UK test (unless aged 65 or over or mentally/physically impaired).
What kind of visa will I receive?
You will be eligible to remain in the UK without any time restrictions.
Other things to remember:
If you are absent from the UK for more than 2 years, your settled status will lapse. If this happens then you may be able to apply under the Returning Resident visa category.
Naturalisation as a British Citizen requires a right of permanent resident before any application for a British passport.
How can AIB help?
Investment settlement categories require additional eligibility criteria and it is advisable to seek expert legal advice.
AiB have provided advice and assistance to investors, entrepreneurs and their family members on settlement by investment in the UK.
We can advise you on prospects of success, what you will need to meet the requirements of the Immigration Rules, and can prepare your application so you avoid common mistakes which can result in delays or refusals.
AiB are approachable, responsive and proactive; taking pride in our commitment to meet the needs of our clients by providing sincere, clear, and reliable immigration advice.
Other Ways we can help:
- Naturalisation as a British Citizen;
- ILR for Dependant Family Member(s);
- ILR for Tier 1 Investors;
- ILR for Tier 1 Entrepreneur;