Sohrab Vazir
Sohrab Vazir
  • 49
  • 13 505
Why I Will Focus Less on the UK Innovator Founder Visa Clients in 2025 | UK Business Immigration
#innovatorfoundervisa #ukimmigration #ukbusinessvisa
--------------------------------------------------------------
Why I will focus less on the Innovator Founder visa clients in 2025:
I will still work with business clients for the Innovator Founder visa pathway. However, the scale of my focus will be much more limited, for a number of reasons.
--------------------------------------------------------------
00:00 Introduction
01:15 About Me & Background
02:25 The Consultancy Business
04:07 Toxicity: "Get Me the Visa"
06:35 Toxicity: Free Work
07:55 Toxicity: Wrong Client Expectations
10:09 Low Quality Proposals
11:45 Additional Focus Countries
13:27 TikTok Growth & New Clients
14:33 Innovator Founder Visa Requests Rant
15:20 VC Scouting & Start-Up Funding Focus
17:12 Final Words
-------------------------------------------------------------
*What I can help with?*
⬛ UK business setup
⬛ Innovation & business idea/model evaluation
⬛ Business plans
⬛ Strategy consulting
⬛ Pitch decks
⬛ Referral to a regulated immigration advisor
--------------------------------------------------------------
⚫ About
My name is Sohrab Vazir, and I am a business consultant.
I work with international founders, SMEs, law firms, corporate clients, and international students/graduates/jobseekers across various domains.
🌐 sohrabvazir.com/start-a-business-in-the-uk/
♪ www.tiktok.com/@nomadadvisor
--------------------------------------------------------------
*Disclaimer*
None of the content in this video, my website or services constitute immigration advice and/or services. The information in this video and my website are shared as general information, nor am I able to answer specific/personal immigration inquiries.
For immigration assistance, I am able to refer and signpost you to a regulated UK immigration advisor.
Переглядів: 149

Відео

UK Innovator Founder Visa vs. Self Sponsorship Visa | UK Business Immigration | Sohrab Vazir
Переглядів 219Місяць тому
#innovatorfoundervisa #selfsponsorshipvisa #ukvisa *UK Innovator Founder Visa vs. Self Sponsorship Visa: Overview Pros & Cons* If you are an international entrepreneur and considering immigrating to the UK through your business, you may be considering the Innovator Founder or Self Sponsorship pathways. In this video, I provide an overview of each, as well as some of their advantages and disadva...
How I Left the UK & Work Remotely as a Digital Nomad? | UK Life
Переглядів 174Місяць тому
#ukimmigration #uklife #digitalnomad ⚫ About My name is Sohrab Vazir, and I am a business consultant. I work with individual founders, SMEs, law firms, corporate clients, and international students/graduates/job seekers across various domains. 🌐 sohrabvazir.com ♪ www.tiktok.com/@nomadadvisor
Why I Left the UK?
Переглядів 630Місяць тому
#ukimmigration #uklife #unitedkingdom 00:00 Intro 00:20 The Weather 00:48 Crab Mentality 03:15 Angry Society 04:02 Entrepreneurship 04:52 Online Haters ⚫ About My name is Sohrab Vazir, and I am a business consultant. I work with individual founders, SMEs, law firms, corporate clients, and international students/graduates/job seekers across various domains. 🌐 sohrabvazir.com ♪ www.tiktok.com/@no...
Innovator Founder Visa Business Idea Assessment | What I Offer
Переглядів 68Місяць тому
#innovatorfoundervisa #innovatorvisa #ukvisaexpert Innovator Founder Visa business idea assessment. What my evaluation consultation includes: - Assessment for innovation, viability, and scalability - Financial feedback - Referral to other professionals (e.g. patent/IP attorneys) 00:00 Intro 00:42 The Consultation 02:25 About Me What I can help with? ⬛ Innovation & business idea/model evaluation...
UK Immigration Journey: Student Visa to Business Visa & Settlement | Sohrab Vazir
Переглядів 1822 місяці тому
#ukimmigration #ukvisa #innovatorfoundervisa Difficult journeys should help us develop and ideally inspire others. As such, my latest video outlines my decade-long immigration journey in the UK: from a 17-year-old (shy) international student to business visas and becoming a tech founder , and ultimately settling in the UK and consulting international founders. 00:00 Intro 00:44 My background 01...
Legal Marketing: Law Firms & Legal Professionals | Sohrab Vazir
Переглядів 312 місяці тому
Legal Marketing: Law Firms & Legal Professionals | Sohrab Vazir
UK Innovator Founder Visa: "Innovation" | The UK vs. The Netherlands | Visa Policy Analysis
Переглядів 1502 місяці тому
UK Innovator Founder Visa: "Innovation" | The UK vs. The Netherlands | Visa Policy Analysis
Innovator Founder Visa UK: Don't Make This Mistake | UK Immigration
Переглядів 1212 місяці тому
Innovator Founder Visa UK: Don't Make This Mistake | UK Immigration
Innovator Founder Visa: The Best Service For Founders | UK Immigration
Переглядів 683 місяці тому
Innovator Founder Visa: The Best Service For Founders | UK Immigration
The Netherlands Startup Visa | Dutch Residence Permit For Entrepreneurs
Переглядів 5133 місяці тому
The Netherlands Startup Visa | Dutch Residence Permit For Entrepreneurs
Innovator Founder Visa: Time-Wasting Clients | Sohrab Vazir
Переглядів 1233 місяці тому
Innovator Founder Visa: Time-Wasting Clients | Sohrab Vazir
UK Innovator Founder Visa Announcement | UK Immigration | Sohrab Vazir
Переглядів 2583 місяці тому
UK Innovator Founder Visa Announcement | UK Immigration | Sohrab Vazir
Innovator Founder Visa Business Plan | Avoid THIS Mistake
Переглядів 943 місяці тому
Innovator Founder Visa Business Plan | Avoid THIS Mistake
Do NOT Start This Business | Digital Marketing | Sohrab Vazir
Переглядів 2044 місяці тому
Do NOT Start This Business | Digital Marketing | Sohrab Vazir
UK Innovator Founder Visa vs. Ireland Startup Visa | Which One? | Sohrab Vazir
Переглядів 6594 місяці тому
UK Innovator Founder Visa vs. Ireland Startup Visa | Which One? | Sohrab Vazir
Ireland Startup Visa | Key Facts | Sohrab Vazir
Переглядів 6524 місяці тому
Ireland Startup Visa | Key Facts | Sohrab Vazir
Innovator Founder Visa | Policy Analysis & Review
Переглядів 1125 місяців тому
Innovator Founder Visa | Policy Analysis & Review
Defining Innovation | How I Competed Against a Competitor with £80m of Funding
Переглядів 275 місяців тому
Defining Innovation | How I Competed Against a Competitor with £80m of Funding
Starting & Growing Your Business | Advisory Program | Sohrab Vazir
Переглядів 175 місяців тому
Starting & Growing Your Business | Advisory Program | Sohrab Vazir
Immigrant Entrepreneur: Harsh Realities | Innovator Founder Visa UK
Переглядів 525 місяців тому
Immigrant Entrepreneur: Harsh Realities | Innovator Founder Visa UK
Innovator Founder Visa Business Plan | 3 Tips
Переглядів 695 місяців тому
Innovator Founder Visa Business Plan | 3 Tips
Patents: 4 Basic Facts | Sohrab Vazir
Переглядів 465 місяців тому
Patents: 4 Basic Facts | Sohrab Vazir
Employment is a waste of your life | The truth about being an employee or a jobseeker
Переглядів 1986 місяців тому
Employment is a waste of your life | The truth about being an employee or a jobseeker
Innovator Founder Visa Changing? | New Labour Government | Sohrab Vazir
Переглядів 5716 місяців тому
Innovator Founder Visa Changing? | New Labour Government | Sohrab Vazir
Hiring People in the UK | 5 Key Employment Law Legislations
Переглядів 437 місяців тому
Hiring People in the UK | 5 Key Employment Law Legislations
Innovator Founder Visa UK | Endorsement Rejection: 4 Reasons
Переглядів 3318 місяців тому
Innovator Founder Visa UK | Endorsement Rejection: 4 Reasons
I started a tech business with £500 & scaled it to 30 UK cities | 2 hacks | Sohrab Vazir
Переглядів 848 місяців тому
I started a tech business with £500 & scaled it to 30 UK cities | 2 hacks | Sohrab Vazir
UK Innovator Founder Visa | Choosing An Endorsing Body
Переглядів 3489 місяців тому
UK Innovator Founder Visa | Choosing An Endorsing Body
Avoid this ONE mistake with Business & Startup Visas | UK Innovator Founder Visa
Переглядів 19211 місяців тому
Avoid this ONE mistake with Business & Startup Visas | UK Innovator Founder Visa

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @mertakgul06
    @mertakgul06 3 дні тому

    Hi I was looking for sponsorship companies but I never found like that companies can you please help me I’m in terrible situation

  • @user-pp1vi7wj1w
    @user-pp1vi7wj1w 12 днів тому

    I already prepared my proposal for the UK founder visa but would like to know taxes percentage in both countries and how many years can I extend work permit

    • @sohrabvazir
      @sohrabvazir 9 днів тому

      You have a proposal but don't know what the tax rates are?

  • @I_V_V
    @I_V_V 20 днів тому

    Well said.

  • @Bibhu_Nanda
    @Bibhu_Nanda Місяць тому

    I Want to start IT company to sponsor myself.Can you please suggest how much money I required to start it.

  • @mithrasrevisited4873
    @mithrasrevisited4873 Місяць тому

    Someone coming from Iran I would be happy in any Western Country, a lot of middle east countries are trying to rush to the west and then complain about it. All countries are doing it hard now due to inflation caused by keeping the economy going during COVID. Brexit was code for stopping immigration, the UK did not need to do brexit just restrict their immigration and keep it to people the country needs. You choose where you want to go? Well countries also have to agree with you to accept you.

    • @sohrabvazir
      @sohrabvazir Місяць тому

      Interesting that you speak for and draw a general statement for 90m people. Secondly, I have invested far a lot of money, created jobs, paid for my education and scaled a company to qualify for my status, therefore I have every right to voice my opinion. Maybe your approach in life is getting freebies and therefore lack the self-respect to voice your opinions and think outside the box. I give as much as I take, if not more. And don't worry about me getting accepted, I'm accepted everywhere I have been so far ;) It's people like you who have turned the UK into what it has become; envious, small-minded and bitter.

  • @JoxerTM22
    @JoxerTM22 Місяць тому

    To sum it all up in less than 7:27 minutes... You left because of Brexit. :)

    • @sohrabvazir
      @sohrabvazir Місяць тому

      Brexit may have magnified some of these issues, but it's over simplistic to say it's the only cause.

    • @JoxerTM22
      @JoxerTM22 Місяць тому

      @@sohrabvazir sadly, the only thing in UK Brexit didn't affect is the weather. Anyway, when you are done, you are done, no need to stay somewhere you don't like when you have an opportunity to move elsewhere.

  • @Stacey16......
    @Stacey16...... Місяць тому

    I have to disagree with you on the weather, as someone who doesn't do well in the heat

    • @sohrabvazir
      @sohrabvazir Місяць тому

      Fairs, I'm simply sharing my own opinion.

  • @vencik_krpo
    @vencik_krpo Місяць тому

    I find it really stupid when people get "patriotically angry" when you criticise their country or society. There's nothing whatsoever patriotic about it; quite the opposite---if you love your country, you should want to make it better (and I hope nobody is so totally mad to think that their country is perfect). But how can you improve something without critically assessing it first?

    • @sohrabvazir
      @sohrabvazir Місяць тому

      Wise comment from a wise person, hence pinned it. Some simply cannot accept the truth.

  • @deasvail99
    @deasvail99 Місяць тому

    I enjoyed this video. You leaving is their loss!

  • @Jaredozo-z4i
    @Jaredozo-z4i Місяць тому

    Great video thanks for your insights. I agree with pretty much all what you said there. My partner and I are tentatively considering leaving the UK right now. I don't see a great future in this country anymore, feels like it's falling apart if I'm being honest!

    • @sohrabvazir
      @sohrabvazir Місяць тому

      You're very welcome. Yes, sadly things are far from great at the moment.

  • @DevineOne
    @DevineOne Місяць тому

    How dare you leave the UK before me lol. All good points but the envy you mention runs all through the government as well which you can see in its policies regarding taxes.

  • @TheTruth-x4t
    @TheTruth-x4t Місяць тому

    UK has historically been an island with minimal resources. Thats where the tall poppy syndrome/crab mentality comes from. Doing well meant/means taking from someone else.

    • @sohrabvazir
      @sohrabvazir Місяць тому

      Interesting point. Regardless, it's simply a waste of time to deal with and a barrier for many entrepreneurs such as myself.

  • @mohamadrezasajadinasab8876
    @mohamadrezasajadinasab8876 Місяць тому

    So where do you want to go and where do you suggest to go?

    • @sohrabvazir
      @sohrabvazir Місяць тому

      I'm currently in Eurasia, there is no single right answer to your second question for everybody. It depends on what you want to do, your background, language ability, personality and much more.

  • @halfblood857
    @halfblood857 Місяць тому

    What are the countries would you suggest for entrepreneurs? If you can, make a video please!

    • @sohrabvazir
      @sohrabvazir Місяць тому

      Good idea, I will do in the next few weeks.

  • @digitalmarketerPranto
    @digitalmarketerPranto 2 місяці тому

    The examples you give make everything so much clearer. Great job!

  • @digitalmarketerPranto
    @digitalmarketerPranto 2 місяці тому

    Your explanations are always so clear, making complex topics feel easy to understand!

  • @TortiePress-uc3iy
    @TortiePress-uc3iy 3 місяці тому

    What I have a problem with is paying the £1000 application fee upfront to the endorsing body without any assurance that the application will be taken seriously and without any apparent accountability to the endorsing bodies. In fact, the government instructions to the endorsing bodies say to not even respond to an application that they judge to not meet subjective criteria and to not give any feedback as to why it was rejected. I could see how endorsing bodies might not bother to really look at applications, but collect the £1000 anyway. So this potentially means a windfall for the endorsing bodies for essentially doing nothing? Definitely not a proportionate fee-- and it goes beyond just because it is high. It's because of the lack of accountability and lack of feedback. The fee should either be much lower for the initial application or the endorsing bodies should give extensive feedback/explanation for a rejection. Your take on this would be much appreciated.

    • @sohrabvazir
      @sohrabvazir 3 місяці тому

      All your points are valid and I agree 100%. I personally do not agree with this approach myself, although one may argue that the UK and it's visa scheme may stand out compared to some other countries (e.g. the Netherlands where you pay less for application fees but the permit itself is only valid for 12 months). I hope this will change at some point but Im not optimistic if I'm honest.

  • @DhakshanJayakodi
    @DhakshanJayakodi 3 місяці тому

    What will happen if I fail in my business can I switch to another visa

  • @adachannmentalhealthcrisis
    @adachannmentalhealthcrisis 4 місяці тому

    Very true. I am personally content tired. However I would need cheap digital marketing help, where do I find it?

    • @sohrabvazir
      @sohrabvazir 4 місяці тому

      What do you need help with? Have you tried freelancer platforms?

  • @ath3263
    @ath3263 4 місяці тому

    Corporation tax rate going uo to 15%

    • @sohrabvazir
      @sohrabvazir 4 місяці тому

      Thanks for sharing, I was referring to the current rate though which is still 12.5%.

    • @ath3263
      @ath3263 4 місяці тому

      @@sohrabvazir changing in 2025 under EU dictat

  • @HadithSikkha
    @HadithSikkha 5 місяців тому

    very nice

  • @SunriseJupiter
    @SunriseJupiter 5 місяців тому

    Am a Malaysian residing in Msia, suppose I buy a guest house in UK n run the business, wat visa shall I apply? Innovator visa?

  • @wiredsparta
    @wiredsparta 7 місяців тому

    uk visa fees very high for all visas

  • @cherishmashree7302
    @cherishmashree7302 7 місяців тому

    That was really informative. Thank you😊

    • @sohrabvazir
      @sohrabvazir 7 місяців тому

      You're very welcome, glad to hear it was helpful 🙂

  • @wiredsparta
    @wiredsparta 8 місяців тому

    helpful thank u

  • @PankajDoharey
    @PankajDoharey 9 місяців тому

    63% Applications are rejected straightaway due to lack of innovation. Most people think having an app is Innovation which is completely wrong way to look at it.

  • @PankajDoharey
    @PankajDoharey 9 місяців тому

    Whichever you choose dont choose Envestors. I applied on Jan 23, and even till today the application is still pending. The slowest organisation i have ever seen.

    • @PankajDoharey
      @PankajDoharey 8 місяців тому

      Update: Mon 27 May 2024, Still no update on the decision, The Envestors people are still saying they will give the update soon. 😅 The most incompetent endorsement organisation in my view. Please dont go with them. Use anything else.

    • @cherishmashree7302
      @cherishmashree7302 7 місяців тому

      ​@@PankajDohareythanks for sharing this

  • @agathaopare1317
    @agathaopare1317 11 місяців тому

    I need more information on the innovator founder route

  • @cretan7726
    @cretan7726 Рік тому

    is it a requirement for a overseas prospective applicant to own a business and should not be currently employed

  • @adebayos7659
    @adebayos7659 Рік тому

    Please provide how you can be contacted

    • @sohrabvazir
      @sohrabvazir Рік тому

      Please visit my website: sohrabvazir.com

  • @maqsoodahmed3542
    @maqsoodahmed3542 Рік тому

    Please send me your contact

  • @iamthanos554
    @iamthanos554 Рік тому

    how do we reach to to evaluate the plan ?

    • @sohrabvazir
      @sohrabvazir Рік тому

      Reach out to me via my website: sohrabvazir.com

  • @atharali8496
    @atharali8496 Рік тому

    That's painful mate, I am sorry for what you have go through but yeah the times are changing, inshallah you are on the right track. Being an entrepreneur it is a rough road ahead and people should indeed be aware that Innovator founder visa is just not an entry clearance they will have, you have to be 100% sure you are building this business is the only option for you otherwise trust me the process has gone 10x tougher.

  • @PauliusBudrys-gm3ed
    @PauliusBudrys-gm3ed Рік тому

    Same opinions, first time with startup route rejected by the Home Office because endorsement did a mistake and even pre-action protocol has not helped. Now rejected by endorsement body second time - and the reasons are based on opinions based on nothing. Trying to find better suited endorsement body - maybe you can something advice them by paid brief consultation? :)

    • @sohrabvazir
      @sohrabvazir Рік тому

      Very sorry to hear about your difficulties. May I ask why you were rejected? You can message me via my website (sohrabvazir.com) if you wish.....

  • @SazzadHossainRaju
    @SazzadHossainRaju Рік тому

    Well said.

  • @KIIXI
    @KIIXI Рік тому

    The immigration system is a con. They say highly skilled are needed but the beauracracy involved is so mad that employers don't even think about going down that path. Again its the authorities who have made the system that way.

  • @YoAddicts
    @YoAddicts Рік тому

    Canada is extremely expensive, especially when it comes to renting, e.g. in Vancouver, Toronto and Montreal. All of these cities are places where I have lived in before. State of Canada is rather really unfortunate as there are too many migrants now. However, you are right when it comes to social life in the UK. Absolutely spot-on with how I feel coming here as a highly skilled worker from the East.

  • @GeorgeBodley-hs1ss
    @GeorgeBodley-hs1ss Рік тому

    Anyone thinking the above are iff their head ,go invest in europe

  • @mitchio86
    @mitchio86 Рік тому

    I'm British and agree on all points. I would say that it was less like this when I was a kid but over the last 20 years the UK has slowly declined and issues aren't being dealt with

  • @MayorSom
    @MayorSom Рік тому

    Subbed 🤓

  • @moto.munchies
    @moto.munchies Рік тому

    interesting perspective mate, especially when you talked about post-pandemic UK, I'm now intrigued to see what I have missed Ha Also, I can see you're starting off with videos and although i can shoot a bunch of criticisms in regard to quality, consistency and clarity, I think you did a good job just speaking off the bat and picking off impromptu. How much of this video did you script if any?

    • @sohrabvazir
      @sohrabvazir Рік тому

      Thanks for your comment and support, it means a lot :) Yes, the videos can definitely be improved on their presentation as I am just starting in this space and edit them myself. However, the purpose of this channel is "authenticity" and insightful/relatable content & not the provision of fancy videos. Hence, so long as they encompass/ communicate the aforementioned, that's good enough for me.......And no, I do not follow scripts.

    • @moto.munchies
      @moto.munchies Рік тому

      @@sohrabvazir interesting. All the best!

    • @sohrabvazir
      @sohrabvazir Рік тому

      @@moto.munchies Thank you :)

  • @rakshitkhadka8493
    @rakshitkhadka8493 Рік тому

    Hi Sohrab! You just articulating my pain and putting there in the world is liberating. I feel nice. Thank you! I am applying for the Innovator Founder this Oct. I agree with most of your points. Startup Visa did make logical sense as opposed to this new route where I am having to show market validation but then again I can't sell anything by law. Where I disagree with you is the cost. Oh man, the previous visa wasn't better! With unis and accelerators infesting the domain and charging £13000 to "join" their programme only after which they gave the endorsement letter. In a perfect world I would want to risk my limited resources quickly to test my idea quickly. And I think this new visa is the quickest way possible at least comparably. Your other point about VISA fees and health surcharge. Ya this one was total bullcrap. Come on. Overall, many thanks. I have your contact. I will reach out to you soon for collaborations.

    • @kmmdeva
      @kmmdeva Рік тому

      Hi, I am getting courage to launch this visa. Could you help me? May I contact you. As you are just now applying you will guide me in perfect manner. Regards, Devendra

  • @adilgujjar1968
    @adilgujjar1968 Рік тому

    FLr visa can switch into business