Many thanks for the clarifications CR001 & Vinny. Re PBS extension v FLRM - I had also called the UKVI helpline & received conflicting information. (1) One person said PBS extension is a riskier option as it may be closed in 2018 for dependants. along with the PBS ILR for main applicants. (2 ...

Hi Vinny, I am just weighing the pros & cons for extending PBS dependant versus FLRM for my wife: PBS dependant visa: Obtained: 09-June-2014 Valid until: 03-June-2016 Suppose I extend via PBS dependant (say some date between 25-May-2106 & 03-June-2016). Will the case worker provide extension until ...

Many thanks for the swift reply, Vinny.

Hi, My current situation: I obtained Tier 1 (General) in June 2011 (it was a postal application) via the PBS route, extended it in March 2013 and finally obtained ILR (via 5 year route ) in May 2016. My wife is currently on a PBS dependant visa - valid from 09 June 2014 to 03 June 2016. I want to ...

I have couple of queries related to Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR). I am on a Tier 1 (General) visa since June 2011 and am planning to apply for ILR in May 2016. With reference to the closing down of the Points Based Calculator tool from 06 April 2016, I have the following two queries. (1 ...