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Combine Tier 1 (dependant) and Tier 2 (main) for ILR?
Posted: Tue May 18, 2021 12:10 pm
by Wonderberry
Hello,
My current UK journey is below. Can I somehow combine the below to obtain ILR/Citizenship before achieving full 5 years on Tier 2?
- Tier 1 (dependant) - 3 years
- Tier 2 General (main applicant) - 3.5 years
Thanks!
Re: Combine Tier 1 (dependant) and Tier 2 (main) for ILR?
Posted: Tue May 18, 2021 12:17 pm
by CR001
Can I somehow combine the below to obtain ILR/Citizenship before achieving full 5 years on Tier 2?
No you cannot. You need 5 years on Tier 2 General before you can apply for ILR.
You cannot combine Tier 1 dependent time with Tier 2 General main visa time to make up 5 years for ILR.
You can also only apply for citizenship after you have held ILR for 12 months (unless you are married to a British citizen at the time you have ILR, then you can apply immediately).
Re: Combine Tier 1 (dependant) and Tier 2 (main) for ILR?
Posted: Tue May 18, 2021 1:27 pm
by Wonderberry
Was hoping for a magic loophole! I want my ILR
Thank you!
Re: Combine Tier 1 (dependant) and Tier 2 (main) for ILR?
Posted: Tue May 18, 2021 1:30 pm
by CR001
There is no loophole unfortunately.