BH7.1 General rules for approval in principle (24/03/2014)

Principal applicants who meet the criteria of the Entrepreneur Residence Category will be advised that:

1. their application has been approved in principle; and
2. resident visas may be granted once the following requirements have been met:
   1. the principal applicant pays any applicable migrant levy; and
   2. the principal applicant submits evidence that they and any partner or dependent children aged 16 or over meet the English language requirements (see BF).
3. Applications for a resident visa may be declined if principal applicants do not present the requirements listed in the approval in principle letter within the timeframe specified by a business immigration specialist.

BH7.1.1 Approval in principle for applicants under BH2.1(a)(ii)

Principal applicants who meet the criteria under BH2.1(a)(ii) will also be advised (in addition to the requirements as set out at BH7.1) that their resident visas will be granted subject to conditions under section 49(1) of the Immigration Act 2009.

Effective 24/03/2014