The Innovator Founder Visa: What It Is & How Recent Home Office Changes Empower Student Entrepreneurs

The UK’s Innovator Founder visa is designed to attract ambitious entrepreneurs who can build innovative, viable, and scalable businesses in the UK. Following the Home Office’s recent Statement of Changes (HC 1333) to the Immigration Rules, significant new opportunities are opening up — particularly for international students.

Ruth KarimatsengaNovember 20, 2025Forbury TECHImmigrationComment

MAC Report: Immigration Support for IT and Engineering Professionals

On 29 May 2025, the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) published its much-anticipated review on the use of the UK immigration system by professionals in IT and engineering.

ImmigrationRuth KarimatsengaJune 6, 2025Forbury TECHImmigration, Immigration SupportComment

UK Visas and Technology

The Home Office is serious about incorporating technology in its immigration process. The advent and expansion of e-gates, the introduction of online applications and the implementation of the EU Settlement Scheme using NFC-mobile phones is all part of the Home Office’s drive to automate and digitize its procedure.

Immigration, TechnologyClarkslegal LLPJuly 22, 2019Visas, Immigration

The UK is open for Tech: Start-ups continue to grow despite Brexit

The UK continues to focus on attracting the best tech talent to its shores. Since the introduction of the Tier 1 (Exceptional) Talent visa in December 2013, the UK has increased the yearly cap on these visas. Last month and broadened its offer through the introduction of the Start-up and Innovator Visa routes.

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