Overview of Requirements
In order to apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain as an Innovator, you must have continually resided in the UK for at least 3 years prior to the application and meet all of the following requirements:
- You must be at least 18 years old.
- You must meet the English Language requirement.
- You must not be in breach of any immigration laws.
- Your last grant of leave must have been in the Innovator Visa category.
- Your absences must not exceed 180 days in any consecutive 12-month period.
- You need to show significant achievements in line with the business plan for your previous application.
- Your business must be registered with Companies House and you need to be listed as a director or a member of that business.
- Your business must be active and trading.
- You need to prove that your business is sustainable for at least the following 12 months.
- You must have demonstrated an active key role in the day to day management and development of the business.