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Hi All,

My son was born outside the UK (in 2018) and currently on a PBS dependent visa. Me and my wife got our ILR last week so I would like to know if he has to spend 5 years (just like any dependent) or can I apply for ILR now?

I went through the home office and couldn’t find much information on this. Any help is highly appreciated!!

so I would like to know if he has to spend 5 years (just like any dependent)

No.

or can I apply for ILR now?

Yes. He could have applied at the same time as parents.

thank you for the confirmation.

Sorry for another question, again, I have searched the internet almost 6 hours but couldn't find it. When my son's visa was processed, I was informed that he has to spend 5 years in the UK to qualify for ILR despite me getting ILR this year. Why would this be changed? Is it because both the parents (me & wife) hold an ILR? I understand that if the child is born in the UK, he is entitled for ILR when either of the parent ILR but not sure about the process for non-UK born children.

There is no minimum residence requirement for children if PBS dependents. They qualify for ilr when parents do. It is not mentioned because there is no such minimum requirements.

A UK born child is entitled to apply for citizenship when a parent gets ILR, the child doesn't need ilr at all.

Thank you very much! Appreciate it as always!