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Dear Team,
I have a query for which I would need your expert suggestions, which is as follows:

I am eligible to apply for ILR on 22/08/2021 (first day visa was granted + 5 years - 28 days). I also need to extend my dependents' Tier 2 visa, which expires on 28/09/2021.

I was wondering if I would have enough time to obtain my ILR outcome using super priority before applying for my dependents' visa extension? The reason I want to do this is because I can then mention my ILR status in their application.

I know that the date of the application is the date when I submit the form and pay the fee. So for example, is it possible that I submit my ILR application on 22/08/2021, get the biometric appointment as early as possible, obtain my ILR outcome and then submit my dependents' Tier 2 visa extension before its expiry on 28/09/2021?

Is it necessary that I need to schedule my biometric appointment only when my 5 years are complete i.e. after 19/09/2021? That would leave me with only 9 days within which I need to get my ILR outcome and apply for my dependents' Tier 2 visa extension, which I feel is not enough.

Thanks a lot for your help, as always.

You do not need to get ILR before applying for your dependants. UKVI will hold their application until your ILR is approved. Apply for them in parallel. Tier 2 does not exist anymore so they must extend under Skilled Worker Dependant visa. You can book your appointment within 28 days of completing your 5 years

Hi Zimba,
Thanks for your reply. Just one point of clarification. When you said:

You can book your appointment within 28 days of completing your 5 years

Does it mean that I should book my biometric appointment ONLY AFTER I complete my 5 years i.e. after 19/09/2021?

Your expert suggestions are highly appreciated.
Thanks again.

NOT really. Within 28 days of completing your 5 years.

Zimba wrote: ↑

Sun Jul 18, 2021 2:00 am

You do not need to get ILR before applying for your dependants. UKVI will hold their application until your ILR is approved. Apply for them in parallel. Tier 2 does not exist anymore so they must extend under Skilled Worker Dependant visa. You can book your appointment within 28 days of completing your 5 years

Hi Zimba,
Thanks a lot for your reply and expert opinion.