Visa Approved

[LBS]

Hi Guys

After long 8 months wait, I have finally received approval this morning.

Thanks All, your help is much appreciated.

Strictly followed guidance, no solicitor involved.

No Business bank statements sent, only sent a bank letter showing that 50K has been transferred from personal to business account.

Good luck to all.

Everyone who is waiting for their visa, I hope you all get It soon. I can understand how stressful this can be.

[Alpha347]

Congrats LBS. Happy to hear.

Can you please share your timeline and if you had an interview.

Thanks

[lancastershi]

Good news and so happy for you as I am waiting for 10 now

[LBS]

Thanks Buddy, hope you get yours soon. 10 months is a long wait.

Applied in April 17, Complex letter in may.

No Interview.

[Dangerous Dragon]

Congrats mate

[Rockey]

Congrats LBS.

Could you pls tell me exactly what was written on bank letter , as i need to get bank letter but dont know what should be in bank letter...will be highly appreciated if you could scan the letter..

Regards

[LBS]

Hi. I cannot upload the bank letter for obvious reasons.

However, letter stated this.

To whom it may concern;

This letter confirms that amount £50,000 was transferred from <name> personal account to < business account name> on following dates:

1: 2nd January 2017- Amount: £14,000
2: 4th March 2014 - Amount: £17,000
Etc

It was along these lines. nothing major.

[LBS]

Thanks DD

[Rockey]

Hi. I cannot upload the bank letter for obvious reasons.

However, letter stated this.

To whom it may concern;

This letter confirms that amount £50,000 was transferred from <name> personal account to < business account name> on following dates:

1: 2nd January 2017- Amount: £14,000
2: 4th March 2014 - Amount: £17,000
Etc

It was along these lines. nothing major.

Thanks mate for quick reply.. Just one thing i want to know if you dont mind , exactly what did you say to bank that why do you need such type of letter?
becz if i ask Bank that i need for home office , then i am sure bank would say ' NO' we cant issue such type of letter to you..

[LBS]

I bank with Barclays, and I spoke to my business manager he was pretty cool about it.

You can directly meet your business manager or phone them and request for this letter. They cannot say NO to you. Because its your account and you are basically requesting for the record of transactions which was made.

They may say that they do not do such letters, but you will have to pressurise them.

Rest is your luck buddy. All the best.

[Rockey]

I bank with Barclays, and I spoke to my business manager he was pretty cool about it.

You can directly meet your business manager or phone them and request for this letter. They cannot say NO to you. Because its your account and you are basically requesting for the record of transactions which was made.

They may say that they do not do such letters, but you will have to pressurise them.

Rest is your luck buddy. All the best.

Thanks mate for prompt reply and help..i would ask my bank manager that i need a transaction letter which were made from personal account to business account! Lets see what they say..finger crossed.

[kaps84]

Congrats @LBS !

Could you please give us some more insight into your case?

Like, DL or Share Capital ?
Type of business?
Home based or separate office? - Any documents in this regard?
what all documents did you send (except the identity documents and maintenance funds)? - Specifically looking for employee payment related (except payslips), like RTI/FPS, P30, P32, P45, P60, CT600, etc.
Any VAT or corporation tax document ?
Any additional documents against "Genuine Entrepreneur test"
Any advertising / Marketing document?
Any client or supplier records? or any documents related to that?
Any certificates? insurance, membership or anything else?

Anything else, that you would like to list specifically ?

[natsha]

very lucky he got this letter from bank.lol

Bank not allow any kind of letters.

[LBS]

@natsha
Banks do allow these kind of letters, I know few people who have done this and got their approval from home office.

[LBS]

Congrats @LBS !

Could you please give us some more insight into your case?

Like, DL or Share Capital ?
Type of business?
Home based or separate office? - Any documents in this regard?
what all documents did you send (except the identity documents and maintenance funds)? - Specifically looking for employee payment related (except payslips), like RTI/FPS, P30, P32, P45, P60, CT600, etc.
Any VAT or corporation tax document ?
Any additional documents against "Genuine Entrepreneur test"
Any advertising / Marketing document?
Any client or supplier records? or any documents related to that?
Any certificates? insurance, membership or anything else?

Anything else, that you would like to list specifically ?

Hi,

Management company
DL
Separate office ( Employee was working from home)
Payslips and FPS only this is the requirement.
No VAT
CT600 shows that tax I believe for company.
No cdocuments against genuine Entrepeneur test. what I will advise for this is. Make sure you have a nice company website, good business cards, also have good letter heads which look professional.
Webset was marketing document
No client contracts at all (this is not a requirement please do not send one out, this will complicate your case, not support it. Only send documents which are asked for)
Yes, public liability insurance, and management membership.

This is it really and all other documents regarding your company. There is no need to send Business bank statements as this is not a requirement. You can send your accounts which will show your investment.
Only send business bank statements if asked by Home office.

I maybe missing few things. as I cannot remember everything from top of my head.

Good luck

[kaps84]

Quoting the subset, for further questions:

Separate office ( Employee was working from home)
CT600 shows that tax I believe for company.
No cdocuments against genuine Entrepeneur test. what I will advise for this is. Make sure you have a nice company website, good business cards, also have good letter heads which look professional.

Was you employee from a remote location? (like in a different city or in a different UK country ?)
CT600 is for the corporation tax - Did you send this?
I can understand the company website, but did you send your business card ? Also, what did you use the letter head for? - was it for cover letter?

[marcnath]

This is it really and all other documents regarding your company. There is no need to send Business bank statements as this is not a requirement. You can send your accounts which will show your investment.
Only send business bank statements if asked by Home office.

First of all, congratulations on your successful application.

And I totally agree with the need to send minimal documents, as you have done.

Good job also with getting the letter from you bank.

However, your statement that there is no need for Business bank statement is incorrect.

Clause 46-SD (a)(iii) of the Immigration rules specifically asks for that :

(iii) If the applicant has made the investment in the form of a director’s loan, it must be shown both in the relevant set of financial accounts provided, and through readily identifiable transactions in the applicant’s business bank statements, which must clearly show the transfer of this money from the applicant to his business.

It is BOTH accounts AND bank statements, not just accounts.

It appears your CW accepted the letter from the bank in lieu of the bank statement probably exercising the evidential flexibility that they have, but it would be wrong to assume that bank statements are not needed.

[kaps84]

Agree, Business Bank statements (or such letter from Bank) is mandatory if investment against Director's loan.

However, No such requirement to send Business Bank statement, if invested via Share capital.

[LBS]

This is it really and all other documents regarding your company. There is no need to send Business bank statements as this is not a requirement. You can send your accounts which will show your investment.
Only send business bank statements if asked by Home office.

First of all, congratulations on your successful application.

And I totally agree with the need to send minimal documents, as you have done.

Good job also with getting the letter from you bank.

However, your statement that there is no need for Business bank statement is incorrect.

Clause 46-SD (a)(iii) of the Immigration rules specifically asks for that :

(iii) If the applicant has made the investment in the form of a director’s loan, it must be shown both in the relevant set of financial accounts provided, and through readily identifiable transactions in the applicant’s business bank statements, which must clearly show the transfer of this money from the applicant to his business.

It is BOTH accounts AND bank statements, not just accounts.

It appears your CW accepted the letter from the bank in lieu of the bank statement probably exercising the evidential flexibility that they have, but it would be wrong to assume that bank statements are not needed.

Hi,

Thanks for pointing this out because I totally missed this when I sent my application through.

So business bank statements are mandatory.

Apologies for false statements.

[LBS]

Quoting the subset, for further questions:

Separate office ( Employee was working from home)
CT600 shows that tax I believe for company.
No cdocuments against genuine Entrepeneur test. what I will advise for this is. Make sure you have a nice company website, good business cards, also have good letter heads which look professional.

Was you employee from a remote location? (like in a different city or in a different UK country ?)
CT600 is for the corporation tax - Did you send this?
I can understand the company website, but did you send your business card ? Also, what did you use the letter head for? - was it for cover letter?

Employee was in remote location but in same city, I mentioned that our business promote Agile working therefore employees are working remotely.
Yes I did sent CT600
Yes I did send the business cards
Letter heads are used for company contracts, employee contracts etc. And, yes cover letter was on letter head.

[kaps84]

Thanks LBS for being patient and answering my questions. I am asking further questions, to get more clarity.

Quoting only the required, for further questions:

I mentioned that our business promote Agile working therefore employees are working remotely.

where did you mention it? It seems like you sent a letter backing your business and future plans. Is it the case ? - kindly shed some light.

[LBS]

Thanks LBS for being patient and answering my questions. I am asking further questions, to get more clarity.

Quoting only the required, for further questions:

I mentioned that our business promote Agile working therefore employees are working remotely.

where did you mention it? It seems like you sent a letter backing your business and future plans. Is it the case ? - kindly shed some light.

A cover letter was sent which explained what documents I have attached.

And I sent another letter explaining what my business does, when which employee joined etc.
also explained why they have been working away and what was the nature of their job.

I think its better if you explain your business to CW, because if case worker is not sure about what kind of business you are running or if you have not explained why you have employee's working in remote locations, there is a good chance of interview.

[kaps84]

Thanks LBS !
It is indeed a good idea. I am sure the idea does carry a lot of weight.

[LBS]

Thanks LBS !
It is indeed a good idea. I am sure the idea does carry a lot of weight.

Good luck

[Starwar999]

Congratulations
Can you tell us the dates of the process? And was there a complex letter or interview ?
Very happy new year