What do you mean by Self Sponsorship? Why should I apply for Self Sponsorship | 9 Faq's

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In this video, I’ll answer some common questions with examples of the Self-Sponsorship Visa Route. So, stick around until the end to make sure you don’t miss any important information!
Chapters
00:00 - Intro
01:12 - What do you mean by Self Sponsorship?
04:49 - Why should I apply for Self Sponsorship, and when should I apply for Self Sponsorship?
09:36 - Can I get ILR and British citizenship?
10:27 - Can I run any business?
10:38 - Do I need to invest any minimum amount?
10:39 - Do I need to hire a minimum number of employees?
12:41 - What are the potential complications?
13:21 - If it's a brand new company, how can we prove it's an active trading company and genuine business?
17:10 - What is the timeline and the cost of the self-sponsorship route?
Unlock the UK business opportunities and secure UK permanent residency or British citizenship with the Self-Sponsorship route from A Y & J Solicitors. With our expertise and a 99% success rate since 2021, we provide a hassle-free path for entrepreneurs looking to establish or expand their business in the UK.
Why Choose Self-Sponsorship?
Settlement and Citizenship: Gain permanent residency in 5 years and eventual British citizenship.
Family Inclusion: Bring your spouse, partner, and children under 18.
Business Flexibility: Applicable to any business type, offering significant entrepreneurial freedom.
No Minimum Investment: No specific investment amount required.
No Job Creation Requirement: Increases accessibility.
Assured Stability: Reduces concerns about visa cancellation.
Geographical Advantage: The UK’s central location offers easy access to major regions globally.
Free Education and Healthcare: Enjoy free education for your children and NHS healthcare.
High Quality of Life: Benefit from developed infrastructure, a robust justice system, and enhanced safety.
Process Overview:
Company Creation: Establish a UK-based company.
Sponsor Licence Acquisition: Secure a sponsor licence.
Skilled Worker Visa Application: Apply for a Skilled Worker Visa.
Timeline: Typically 6-8 months. Starting early is advisable due to processing variables.
About A Y & J Solicitors:
Over 15 years of experience specialising in UK immigration.
Based in Central London, regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.
Over 4,000 clients and numerous positive reviews.
Successfully guided over 60 clients through the Self-Sponsorship process.
Eligibility Requirements:
Genuine Business Intent: Must intend to establish or take over a business in the UK.
Business Start-up and First Year Costs: Start-up costs from £25,000. Total estimated funds required for the first year are approximately £150,000.
English Language Proficiency: CEFR B1 level required.
Relevant Skills and Experience: Must possess transferable skills and qualifications relevant to the business.
Application Next Steps:
ID and Address Proof
English Language Requirement Proof
Business Idea/Plan
Proof of Sufficient Funds
Professional Fee Processing
Issues and Solutions:
Compliance Visits: Detailed compliance visits from the Home Office. Our expert team prepares clients meticulously.
Interviews: Rigorous interviews by the Home Office. We provide extensive preparation.
Maintaining Visa: Continuous support and monitoring to ensure compliance.
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Disclaimer: The information provided in this video is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For personalised legal advice, please consult with a qualified solicitor.
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[@truelies786]

What is the minimum salary we can show ? Cause we have to pay tax … we need care about the tax … isn’t it?

[@ziendlovu1408]

Impressed by your video illustration.

[@hafsanapatel2032]

good job I am really impressed by your experience. thank you Ibrahim

[@sheikrazeeqmahadumali8073]

Thanks for the video ❤

[@alexsoris8386]

Thank you for your great explanation of the details of Self Sponsorship visa.

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[@yinkaibitoye9612]

This is great. Thank you for always educating the public on immigration. What is the cost of company sponsor licence? You didn't mention it when you talked about other costs.

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[@solowalk494]

Thanks for all the information, I would like to run a bar and pub in uk and having study from uk and New Zealand in hospitality management and work experience too more then 7 years .

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[@RaagChoudhary]

Can you provide some PROOF of skilled worker visa through sponsorship from own company? Examples of UK companies that did the same.

[@imrozekhan7373]

Very informative

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[@halatahouf4030]

Great video thanks. Can more than one person apply on the same company?

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Yes, subject to meeting the requirements. It requires detailed consultation.

[@mohammedfx4994]

Really thank you for amazing channel if I got some inquiries those are some of them 1- what is type of the company and the minimum shares are allowed to make self sponsorship 2- how you gonna open a bank account for me in uk and I am not there !!

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[@Solobuddy11]

But sir there be some criteria for sponsored license

[@doyinakinola6700]

Thank you for this. Can one move to self sponsor after a Tier4 visa?

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[@kirankiran0512]

Is it necessary to have a physical office with a prper address for running our business?? Or we can run the business by hiring online workers and use our home address to register a ltd company??

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[@ahmedkhalid8887]

Hello, I am an international student applying for graduate visa coming September. After achieving the visa I am planning to run a business startup since I will not have any restriction not to. After operating a business successfully for a year lets say can I apply to change my graduate visa to skilled worker visa for my company with in the UK?

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[@witchergaming6368]

Are you from Pakistan? And please tell me can we get skilled worker visa without being a skilled worker

[@bintobilwani1045]

Hi . I want to know my age is 60 years can I apply for this category.?

[@Azhar.49]

For example If I am opening fast food restaurants so will I need digree for that what if I have experience but don't have any digree or cerficate so please tell me can I be eligible to open fast food restaurants

[@AYJSolicitors]

Hello, Self-Sponsorship is open to anyone who satisfies all of the following: 1)Has experience OR skills OR qualification(s) within the area of the business they want to establish. 2) Has a business idea or has identified a pre-existing UK business to takeover Has adequate resources to support their proposed business in the UK. Please note there is no minimum or maximum investment required for your business venture. It depends on your business need and may range from £25,000 or more. 4) Ideally, has a person who is settled in the UK or a British citizen to take on the responsibilities of the Authorising Officer, and 5) Has the ability to sit and pass an approved English language test at Level B1* *Please note, this is a basic level of the English language requirement. Learn more :ayjsolicitors.com/uk-business-immigration-services/uk-self-sponsorship/

[@MillionDirhamListings]

Do we need to stay longer period in Uk for this visa?

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[@yousefaziz5489]

HELLO, CAN YOU PLEASE ADVISE IF I HAVE A BUSINESS VISIT VISA VALID FOR 6 MONTHS OR 2 YEAR MULTIPLE ENTRY VISIT VISA TO UK, THE QUESTION: DO I NEED TO APPLY FOR A SKILLED WORKER VISA, EVEN IF MY 2-YEAR VISA IS STILL VALID? SECOND QUESTION: I CAN DO A COMPANY FORMATION IF I HAVE ONLY THE UK VISIT VISA, AND I CAN MANAGE MY OWN COMPANY WITH THE VISIT VISA AND WILL BE STAYING IN THE UK FOR A LONG TIME AND I CAN RUN MY COMPANY FROM OUTSIDE UK? THANK YOU AND BEST REGARDS YOUSEF AZIZ

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[@chieduruth4332]

I am currently in the Uk on a skilled worker visa can I apply for this visa to be able to move to self sponsoring myself as I av a running fashion business in Nigeria that I will wish to establish here in the uk

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[@shrigurunanakbhatsikhsanga7494]

Sir your video is very good. I have question what is should be turnover for a company for this route and what should be the minimum salary for this route

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[@afzalraza4398]

You got the answer shri

[@maulikshingala2723]

👍 good job

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[@user-hn4zp6ho4k]

please i am a forklift truck driver in uk, but i want to ask if i can process the self sponsorship route for myself.

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[@syedshahabviqarzain1005]

Hi Yash, what happens if your business is not successful and you realize your business was not a feasible one and you want to drop it in 2-3yrs,, does your visa gets cancelled?

[@AYJSolicitors]

Yes, in that case you may need to find sponsored job in the UK or alter visa categories. To be successful on this visa, you must have sufficient finances and an operating business in the UK.

[@qualityplanet9132]

Hi Sir, can we 2 brothers apply Skilled visas for both of us under one company ?

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[@sanjaykalra1374]

Sir Can after getting self sponsership one can do full time job and run his own business on part time basis just to support his business if required

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[@monaliaza3376]

How long business time and money turnover in account requirements for skilld work visa through self employed???

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[@davidanyifite8804]

Please is you legal fees fixed or negotiable and is it one off as well.....?

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[@mrssjyothisathieskumar5943]

Is it the company has to be new or what If my family Already got a biz in uk

[@AYJSolicitors]

Hello Sathieskumar, Then this route could suit you. If you are a successful businessperson, and you have identified a business opportunity in the UK, OR you have a great business idea and want to explore your business opportunity in the UK, and -You want to own the UK business -You want to lead, manage and maintain your UK business -You want to live without fear of losing your UK visa (i.e. sense of freedom) To learn more about the route, visit the link: ayjsolicitors.com/uk-business-immigration-services/uk-self-sponsorship/

[@kuldeepklair6901]

Hlo Sir have completed my welder one year diploma in india I have no experience in that field Am I eligible for study visa or skilled worker visa

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[@rohitchavda4005]

Is there any English language test required to apply for self sponsored (skilled worker visa)?

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[@pikluda1]

Very informative video. Couple of questions 1. Do i need to currently run a business to be eligible to apply for self sponsorship visa? As I am not a business owner but an experienced professional. 2. Can I take a loan in India and invest in UK to open and run my business in UK? How much do you charge for immigration consultation and what are the various charges for opening the company? What are the charges for consulting who can make the business plan?

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[@pikluda1]

This was very informative..... thank you so much....I have shared you my email id in WhatsApp kindly let me know how can I converse with you in details.....

[@mosamoatshe8561]

hey, just wondering if I can also study with this visa?

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[@user-sv1cl3xv8v]

Can you set up a company and invite yourself without trading?

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[@Theloveorg]

Can I set up more than 1 to 2 businesses under the self sponsorship visa

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[@bintobilwani1045]

My daughter is having Indefinite leave visa and my son is British National. Can this help me any way for me and my wife get settlement visa in UK. Thanks

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Thank you for your enquiry. Unfortunately, as your son is a British national and your daughter has an Indefinite Leave to Remain visa, this will not help you in obtaining a settlement visa in the UK. For more information on settlement visas, we recommend that you visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. Please also note that the information provided is for educational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for professional legal advice. For guidance specific to your case, we would recommend consulting with a professional legal adviser who can review the specific details of your case and advise you on the best course of action. If you would like to discuss your case with us further, please do not hesitate to use the weblink provided to submit an enquiry, and one of our experienced solicitors will be in touch with you shortly. Click now bit.ly/3JjSPzQ.

[@rajcumar2045]

If I set up a company to sponsor myself, Is there any minimum age of the company which can sponsor myself?

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[@ferozalam157]

All of the information he provided has many loop holes. There is a lengthy process to become a sponsor in the UK and you need to develop that business. How can you develop a business without being there yourself? This is bizarre.

[@Higarden-wr4cr]

How can we open a company in uk from other countries ?

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[@farazfarazsa5137]

Hi what is the requirements for self sponsorship visa

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[@yousefaziz5489]

WHAT IS THE LAWYER FEE FOR THE SUPPORT TO GET THE SKILLED WORKER VISA?

[@szbarn]

36000 pounds

[@harmandeepgrewal2019]

@@szbarn yeah its alot

[@harmandeepgrewal2019]

Do you need help in self sponsorship visa?

[@ArdoabdulahialiAbdullahi-cf4zk]

Ok i am ready to interview

[@geethachauhan2125]

I am on my student visa and my husband is on student dependent visa, who can apply for skilled visa What will you suggest sir?

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[@bhoomisaho]

​@@AYJSolicitors I am on student visa and my husband is on my dependent. He just wants to with his photography career, are there possible to after my studies he can convert his visa in to self sponsorship and during my study year he established his business. Is there are any kind of possibilities what are we thinking?

[@mydogworld2643]

*hello sir I have one question I am director of a limited company can i work in another company or warehouse as a part time employee i am vat registered. Is taht any impact on tax ? Is that my ni number is valid because I am registered with vat*

[@harmandeepgrewal2019]

Hi So you have company in UK. Can you please let me know where it is? Might be I can help you and you can help me…

[@saahilbhowmick]

Hello sir, I am a student in UK and I want to start my own business. I would be obliged if I could have ypur guidance and professional help.

[@harmandeepgrewal2019]

Hi Do you able to open it?

[@mrsmashh]

Is it possible if business has a target of 10K £ per year.

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[@mrsmashh]

@@AYJSolicitors alright, is it possible to meet in person, for discussion, if so I can visit the UK in 10-15 days

[@hardikrangholiya5789]

I’m physiotherapist can I do it ??

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[@echo3733]

Is this route still good in 2023?

[@AYJSolicitors]

It is a good option to explore. Visit now ayjsolicitors.com/uk-business-immigration-services/uk-self-sponsorship/

[@coolnews6395]

How much does your service cost, Yash?

[@AYJSolicitors]

Our Self-Sponsorship service cost 30,000 GBP.

[@harmandeepgrewal2019]

You need help in this process?

[@parthelevate369]

I need self sponsorship visa

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[@Mohit-xb3rq]

@@AYJSolicitors interested

[@noahraider8491]

I ca get your office number . Thank you

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[@gautamverma7590]

Hi, what's the best way to contact you.

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