How to unlock Priority for ILR applications on the Innovator Founder visa

059 How to unlock Priority for ILR applications on the Innovator Founder visa

At the time of this video, you cannot get the Priority or Super Priority service on the Innovator Founder visa if you select at the beginning of the application that you have a BRP:

059 How to unlock Priority for ILR applications on the Innovator Founder visa

So if you select ‘yes’, and complete the form, and then attempt to go to the next stage, it forces you to select the ‘standard’ service (it says 8 weeks but you could be waiting 6 months):

059 How to unlock Priority for ILR applications on the Innovator Founder visa

Whereas, if you select ‘no’, but enter the BRP details in the main form, then, when you get to the end of the form, it ‘unlocks’ the Priority and Super Priority options (so, 5 days for a decision or 1 day):

059 How to unlock Priority for ILR applications on the Innovator Founder visa

This can be super important, if you want to get a decision quickly, and particularly if you want to get your decision first, then switch your dependents to their extensions (bearing in mind they need 5 years). 

Dependents can also get Priority or Super Priority by using the relevant ‘legacy’ online form: 

This is the equivalent option screen for them:

059 How to unlock Priority for ILR applications on the Innovator Founder visa