FLR(M) or PBS Tier 2 Dependant

Tier 2 General Dependant Extension - (FLR (M)or PBS Dependant) ?

Hi Expert,

I am currently in UK as Tier -2 general Dependant visa which expires on Oct 15th 2015. I am only 13 Month in UK until today.
And My husband currently in ILR through PBS Tier 2(General).
My husband Visa details:
Tier -2 General (Visa date):13/08/2009 - 01/10/2012
Tier -2 extension (visa date): 03/09/2012 - 15-10-2015
ILR - (visa date) - 23/03/2015

My Visa details: visa granted date: 01/12/2013
Entry date into UK: 23/03/2014
Expiry date:15/10/2015
I do not qualify for the ILR - Because I got the entry clearance visa after July 2012 and will not complete qualifying 5 year residential period.

Please advise on which visa do I have to extend my stay (PBS Tier 2 Dependent Visa or FLR (M)) ?
- If I’m proceed with PBS tier 2 dependant, is that possible to make two extension application?
If i’m Proceed with FLR(M) , i’m not complete 2 year permitted stay with my husband!
if i’m switch to FLR(M) i’ll reset the 5 year qualifying period.I really don't mind FLR-M reset the ILR qualifying period because i’m only looking easier way to apply without hassle.

I'm meeting requirements for both applications.
1. we have funds maintained 695 for more than 90 days period.
2. I have English Language (B1 SELT) requirement proof
3. Income proof from my husband - more than £18,600.

When I check in UKVI https://www.gov.uk/remain-in-uk-family/exceptions, they said If your partner was in the UK on a temporary visa before settling or becoming a British citizen, you may have to apply as a ‘dependant’ (partner) in their original visa category. according to this I have to use PBS Dependant.

But PBS is more expensive than FLR, SO IF I can use FLR-M I would prefer this .

But according to forums FLR-M also OK, But When I called UKVI they telling that I should use PBS Dep form.

So , I'm confused PBS dependent or FLR -M ??

Any help is greatly appreciated. Please can anybody advice me?

Thanks,
Chitra

If you switch now, you lose the 13 months you already spent as dependent.

You essentially put yourself 13 months behind for ILR.

If you wait till October and renew, you will only need 1 more renewal, and you will be eligible for ILR 31 months after that, rather than 2 sets of renewal, if you proceed now.

Thanks Obie,
I don't mind stick with PBS tier 2 dependant and get renewal. is possible get double extension on PBS tier 2 dependant? so far i heard the maximum extension limit is 3year . i'm not 100% sure. Please let me know if i'm wrong.

Also what are documents needed if i'm renew my PBS tier 2 dependant?

is that i'm Still need to use PBS calculator? because i doesn't certificate of sponsorship!

Any help is greatly appreciated. Please can anybody advice me?


Thanks,

Chitra

Please anyone answer my Questions? Thanks

It is possible for your spouse to continue as PBS dependent until she acquires the necessary 5 years for ILR.