{"id":2973,"date":"2019-05-10T16:17:22","date_gmt":"2019-05-10T15:17:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.migraco.com\/en\/?p=2973"},"modified":"2019-05-10T16:45:49","modified_gmt":"2019-05-10T15:45:49","slug":"10-common-questions-asked-by-a-prospective-sole-representative","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.migraco.com\/en\/10-common-questions-asked-by-a-prospective-sole-representative\/","title":{"rendered":"10 questions from a prospective Sole Representative"},"content":{"rendered":"

Under paragraph 144 of the Immigration Rules, the representative of an overseas business visa is also known as the \u201csole\u201d representative visa.<\/p>\n

There are 10 very common questions asked by a prospective Sole Representative as listed below:<\/p>\n

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  1. What are the main criteria for the Sole Representative visa application?<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    The main requirement for the Sole Representative visa is that the applicant must be recruited and employed outside the UK by a company whose headquarters and principal place of business is outside and will continue to remain outside the UK.<\/p>\n

    In addition, the migrant must have extensive related industry experience and knowledge.<\/p>\n

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    1. What is the obligation of the overseas parent company?<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      The overseas company intends and is capable to set-up their one and only commercial presence in the UK, for example, a registered branch or a wholly owned subsidiary.<\/p>\n

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      1. What are the criteria in relation to my position in the overseas parent company?<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        The applicant must hold a senior position within the company (but not be a majority shareholder) and have full authority to make key commercial and financial decisions on its behalf.<\/p>\n

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        1. Do I need to meet the English language and TB test requirements?<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          The migrant has to meet the required standard in English language \u2013 CEFR level A1 in speaking and listening.<\/p>\n

          In addition, the applicant must provide a TB test result if he\/she is residing in one of the listed countries on GOV.UK website.<\/p>\n

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          1. Is there any maintenance criteria? <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            The applicant has to evidence that he\/she is able to support and accommodate him\/herself and any dependants adequately without any recourse to public funds. However, there is no specific threshold.<\/p>\n

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            1. Can I bring my family to the UK?<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

              The spouse\/civil or unmarried partner and the children under 18 are able to join a Sole Representative in the UK.<\/p>\n

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              1. What are the other requirements for my parent company? <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                The overseas parent company must:<\/p>\n