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Иммиграция » Cхема для НоваторовInformation about innovators These pages explain the pilot scheme for Innovators (entrepreneurs who come to the United Kingdom) to set up businesses which will bring exceptional economic benefit to the country. They are only a guide and aim to answer frequently asked questions. You should also read our guide for applicants. If this page does not answer your questions, please telephone or write to us for further information. What is the pilot scheme for innovators? On 25 July 2000, the United Kingdom Government announced a pilot scheme aimed at entrepreneurs with new and creative ideas who want to set up a business in the United Kingdom. The pilot scheme will run for two years from 4 September 2000 until 4 September 2002. This is a new category that we have designed to attract and select entrepreneurs whose business proposals will lead to exceptional economic benefits to the United Kingdom. It is open to people who have plans to set up businesses, especially in the areas of science and technology, including e-commerce. How is it different from other business categories? The innovator category is different from other business categories because: How do I qualify as an innovator? To make a successful application, you will need to show that you have entrepreneurial ability, technical skills and a good business plan which will develop e-commerce or other new technologies in the United Kingdom. We know, however, that it is difficult to put people who have the brightest business ideas and know-how in new technologies into categories. For this reason, we have designed an assessment system that is selective but highly flexible so that a wide variety of people from different business and educational backgrounds may be able to qualify. The system will reward an individual's strengths and allow them to make up for weaknesses in other areas. For example, if you lack academic qualifications, you can make up for that with your business experience or the other way round. How will my application be assessed? First, your application must show that you meet four minimum requirements. If your application meets these requirements, we will assess it using a points system. To qualify, you must get a minimum number of points in three different areas and reach an overall score. There is a self-assessment form to help you check whether you will be able to meet the minimum score. You can get the self-assessment form and a guide for applicants from this website. Or, you can get hard copies from the Business Case Unit or any United Kingdom overseas mission. As this is a pilot scheme, the scoring system may change but we will put any changes on the website and tell all caseworkers and entry clearance staff. The individual scoring areas are as follows.
Evidence that your business plan is realistic. (You must show technical,
commercial and financial planning.)
How do I apply to be an innovator? You should normally get entry clearance as an innovator, before you travel to the United Kingdom. Entry clearance is a visa or entry clearance certificate that you are given so that you can travel to the United Kingdom. You must apply for entry clearance to the British Embassy, High Commission or other British Diplomatic Mission (known as British Diplomatic Posts) in the country where you live.
Visa Correspondence Section
If I am already in the United Kingdom, can I apply to 'switch' to this category? You normally need entry clearance but we may consider an application that was made in the United Kingdom. We will not consider your application if you are in the United Kingdom as a visitor. In that case, you must leave the United Kingdom and apply for entry clearance in the country where you live. What do I need to send you? You must send us: There is also a self-assessment form that you can complete and send with your application. It is designed to help us assess your application. We recommend that you use the self-assessment form when preparing your application. What evidence do I need to send you? The amount and type of evidence you need to send us to support the statements you make in your application will depend on your previous experience and your future plans. For example, if you say in your CV that you have an MBA from Harvard, we would expect you to send us a copy of your MBA certificate. You should make sure that all the evidence you send us is: relevant to your application Some examples of the evidence you can send us are listed below. We do not expect every application to need all of this evidence. You must assess what is appropriate for your own case. How long will it take for you to process my application? All applications will be considered in the Business Case Unit of the Home Office in Croydon. We will normally tell you our decision within two weeks of receiving your application. The entry clearance officer at the British Diplomatic Post overseas will be able to tell you how long it will take for your application to reach the Business Case Unit. How long will I be allowed to stay in the United Kingdom as an innovator? If your application is successful, we will give you permission to stay for 18 months. Towards the end of that period, if you want to stay here as an innovator, you should apply to us to extend your permission to stay. If you meet the necessary requirements at that stage, we will usually give you further permission up to a total of four years. As an innovator, can I stay in the United Kingdom permanently? If we give you permission to stay as an innovator for four years and you decide you want to stay permanently, you can apply towards the end of that period to live here permanently. (This is known as 'indefinite leave to remain' or 'settlement'.) To apply for indefinite leave to remain as an innovator, get form BUS or use the interactive version Can my family come with me to the United Kingdom? Yes, your husband or wife and dependent children under 18 may apply to come with you or join you. If they are applying from abroad, they must get entry clearance before they travel. If you need more advice about becoming an innovator, you should contact: Business Case Unit Telephone: 020 8604 3101 You may also want to contact your financial or legal adviser. We recommend
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