Mark I. Davies, Esq., J.D., University of Pennsylvania Law School, licensed by the SRA (SRA ID: 384468) in the UK, and a member of The Law Society of England & Wales, MBA, Wharton School of Business. Top 10 Investment Visa Lawyer. Licensed in the USA. Georgia State Bar member. AILA member.
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Immigration to the United Kingdom
As a world leading commercial center with a long history of respect for civil liberties and the rule of law, the United Kingdom has been a long-standing destination of choice for high-net-worth individuals. Britain’s world-class education sector offers excellent schools and universities, as well as a large pool of talented individuals for businesses. London’s status as a major financial and cultural hub draws millions of people from all over the world.
Davies & Associates LLC has in-depth understanding of UK visa requirements, making our firm an excellent source for those seeking to apply for a UK visa. Our comprehensive knowledge of UK visas and immigration has helped countless individuals make the transition successfully.
UK Overseas Representative Visa
It is possible to relocate to the United Kingdom as the sole representative of an overseas company in order to establish a UK office or wholly owned subsidiary of the overseas parent company. The UK Sole Representative Visa is also open to employees of foreign newspaper, news agency or broadcasting organization posted on a long-term assignment to the UK
This UK work visa requires that you establish the first commercial presence of the company inside the UK, by opening a registered branch or subsidiary company in the UK.
Requirements of Company
- Must be registered outside of the UK and be actively trading.
- Must not already have another representative, branch or subsidiary established inside the UK
- Must operate the same type of business activity as the parent company abroad.
- Must not intend to cease trading outside of the UK.
Requirements of Employee
- Must have been recruited and employed by the parent company, from outside of the UK
- Must occupy a senior position in the company.
- Must not be a majority shareholder of the overseas business you are representing.
- Must show adequate maintenance and accommodation to maintain yourself and any dependants.
- Must be proficient in English
Initial validity of 3 years, potential to extend for 2 years. You can apply for settlement after 5 years and citizenship one year after obtaining settled status
UK Start-Up Visa
Entrepreneurs seeking to set up an innovative company in the United Kingdom can apply for this work permit in the UK. This start-up visa category does not require any funding during the application stage. The key requirements are that the proposed business is innovative, viable and scalable. Applicants must also first be endorsed by an approved endorsing body. The start-up visa does not lead directly to settlement, but is a stepping stone to the Innovator Visa. Any start-ups with more than £50,000 in investment funds may wish to go directly for an Innovator Visa.
YOU CAN NO LONGER APPLY FOR THE UK START-UP VISA
If you already have a Start-up visa, you can still apply for your partner and children to join you.
You may be able to switch to an Innovator Founder visa if your visa is ending and you want to stay in the UK for business.
UK Tier One Innovator Visa
The UK Tier One Innovator Visa has now been replaced by the UK Innovator Founder Visa.
Emigration from United Kingdom
Experience
For twenty years
our firm has had a special focus and understanding of the United Kingdom. We are
recognized as “leading US immigration lawyers who possess unsurpassed expertize
and success assisting UK-based individuals and businesses with their US immigration
needs.”
We understand the cultural differences and the unique issues facing UK Citizens considering living, working or permanently relocating to the United States. We also assist US citizens relocating to the United Kingdom.
Unique Understanding of UK Clients -- Solicitors of the Supreme Court of England & Wales
Our UK immigration practice team is composed of the leading US
immigration lawyers who are also dual qualified as Solicitors of the Supreme Court of
England & Wales. We therefore have a unique understanding of our UK clients and
their businesses.
A Note of Caution
A caution is effectively a warning commonly given by the UK police to first-time offenders and University students. While for most domestic purposes “cautions” do not have to be declared to the UK government they do have to be declared to the US immigration authorities. The US embassy in London has been able to “discover” records of cautions in the past Failure to disclose a caution as part of a US visa application can result in denial of a US visa and, potentially, a ban from future entry to the United States.
Success
While there can never be any guarantees, to-date no visa application we have prepared has been denied.
Who do we Help?
We frequently assist UK Citizens and corporations navigate the maze of US immigrant and non-immigrant visas. Together with other visa options we assist with E-2 visas, E1 Visas, EB5 Visas, L1 Visas, H1-B visas, O visas, green cards and family/marriage based visas.
We Understand: Our Unique Perspective
Born in the United Kingdom, Mark I Davies attended law school in the UK and worked in one of the world’s five largest firms in London before emigrating to the United States where he has practiced US immigration law for fifteen years.
The Best US Immigration Solutions
Our firm
is structured to provide our clients with the very best immigration solutions available.
Our focus is not to push clients into a specific visa but to develop immigration
solutions that help you achieve your personal goals.
Local Experience, International Expertize
Our firm has direct “on the ground” expertize both in the United Kingdom and the United States. We are familiar with the unique procedures in place at the US embassy in London.
US Consulate in United Kindom, London
Address33 Nine Elms Ln, SW11 7US, London
Phone
Office: +44-20-7499-9000
US Consulate in United Kindom, Belfast
Address223 Stranmillis Road, BT9 5GR, Belfast, United Kingdom
About the Authors
Mark I. Davies, Esq.
Chairman of Davies & Associates; focused on E visa strategy and complex consular filings.
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