WEB 3076 Introduction to the Innovator Founder Route

Event

Details

Date:
February 13
Time:
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Cost:
£40.00 - £154.00
This webinar provides an overview of the requirements of the Innovator Founder visa category.

Level: Beginner – Intermediate

Description:

In this webinar, we will give you an overview of the requirements of the Innovator Founder visa category both at the initial application stage and at Settlement. At the end of the session, delegates should be in a better position to advise their clients on the Innovator Founder route as an option.

Topics will include:
• When to use the Innovator Founder route;
• Role of the Endorsing Body;
• Eligibility criteria for an Innovator Founder
• Common issues for the route
• Areas of concern

Audience: Immigration practitioners new to this route.

Type of Course: Overview

Tutors: Smruti Jeyanandhan and Matthew James at Bates Wells.

Smruti is a UK immigration and nationality law specialist with over 18 years’ experience advising corporate and private clients on complex business and personal immigration matters.

Smruti has significant experience in delivering strategic solutions-focused advice to employers on sponsor licence applications and employer compliance support. Her corporate clients range from small, newly established businesses to multinational organisations and household brands that span the finance and investment, legal, sporting, technology, creative and entertainment sectors.

Smruti is a seasoned presenter, delivering training to a number of high profile corporate clients on sponsorship and compliance as well as Brexit. She previously held the role of co-convenor for ILPA’s economic migration working group and regularly provided training for ILPA. Smruti is recognised in a number of legal directories, including Chambers and Partners, Legal 500 and Who’s Who Legal

Matthew is a Senior Associate at Bates Wells. He deals with all aspects of personal and business immigration. He regularly advises individuals looking to set up or invest in business in the UK. Matthew has also built up a particular expertise on advising employers and individuals on the implications of Brexit and the EU Settlement Scheme.

Matthew has spoken at events for umbrella organisations and provided commentary for legal resources and the wider media. He is listed in a number of legal directories, including Who’s Who Legal, Chambers and Partners and Legal 500.

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