Tier 1 (Investor) suspension: suspended
14 December 2018
The Government announced a U-turn on the suspension of the Tier 1 (Investor) route last week. The suspension has been cancelled until further notice.
The Government has announced that it remains committed to reforming the Tier 1 (Investor) route, with comprehensive changes to the origin of funds evidence and the permitted forms of investment expected to come into effect from spring 2019. Whilst the route remains open for initial applications, it is expected that these may be subject to additional scrutiny and potential delays.
Migrants already in the route and applying for extension and indefinite leave to remain (ILR) are not expected to be affected by the proposed changes.
The government is expected to publish a Statement of Intent inviting feedback on the proposals before the changes are implemented. Laura Devine Solicitors (LDS) will participate in the consultation with further details about the process to be announced once the Statement of Intent is published
Contact us
If you have any queries in relation to any of the changes, please contact your usual LDS lawyer or here.
Latest Insights
27 March 2026
Zeena Luchowa comments in The Independent on dual nationals entering the UK via Ireland following enforcement of ETA scheme
Zeena Luchowa (Partner) has been quoted in The Independent in an article by Simon Calder examining the practical impact of the UK’s Electronic Travel…
27 March 2026
Laura Devine Immigration wins gold at the Citywealth Powerwoman Awards International 2026
We are delighted to announce that Laura Devine Immigration has won Gold at the Organisation of the Year – Female Leadership category at the 2026…
20 March 2026
Zeena Luchowa quoted in The Guardian regarding new rules preventing British dual nationals travelling to the UK without a British passport
Partner Zeena Luchowa has been quoted in The Guardian in an article regarding the impact of new rules requiring dual British nationals to travel to…