Expired visa + right to work

[niomi]

As I have an interview for T1 Ent extension next week, my solicitor mentioned that I should be very careful what I say related to the activities I've done in the UK since I sent in my second visa application (the first one was rejected in May; second one was sent in June).

I was told that I technically should not be taking an active role in my company. Essentially, I must be a 'shadow director', i.e., very hands-off overseeing of work but no active business in UK as I await my visa extension because I am overstaying my leave.

What does everyone think about this ? I've actually more than doubled my profits in the last 3 months. But he says I can say this is all due to my employees' work, not my own. On the other hand, I've got some big contracts I am currently competing for and I will need to speak about these as a good example of my client base. It just feels strange to say I'm not an active director of my own business which is going well. Has anyone else had this problem?

[niomi]

Any ideas here? Are we not allowed to keep running our company after our visa expires, when waiting for the extension application to go through?

[Mrchaany]

Now things is more complicated
Your can explain to interviewer that I am just paying wages to your employee and look after the work flow but not actively working because interprenuer is not ordinary business visa, but if your 3c is active so your are allowed to work for your business or business's.

[seasky]

Stop taking personal salary for the period. Work as non compensated non-exec director

If the issue for the interview is related to you being a genuine entrepreneur you don't want to detract from that

[zimba]

As an overstayer, you must NOT take any salary from the company until your rights are reinstated.

[seasky]

As an overstayer, you must NOT take any salary from the company until your rights are reinstated.

But continue to 'lead' the company as a non-exec director (a resignation letter for your executive position could help if need be and be careful on salary. take none, no PAYE for you etc)