Can children get ILR if only one parent has ILR

alialhoni · Post by **alialhoni** » Fri Sep 13, 2024 7:51 pm

Hi

I am a skilled worker, I expect to get my ILR soon.
I have one child who was born outside the UK, he has not lived in the UK for 5 years yet. But next year he will have lived in the UK for 5 years. So he can apply for ILR.
My wife might not be able to apply for ILR (English language issue). In this case, can my son apply for ILR? only one parent (me) will be having ILR? So can he get ILR in this case.
Thanks

Post by **CR001** » Fri Sep 13, 2024 7:57 pm

I have one child who was born outside the UK, he has not lived in the UK for 5 years yet. But next year he will have lived in the UK for 5 years. So he can apply for ILR.
My wife might not be able to apply for ILR (English language issue). In this case, can my son apply for ILR? only one parent (me) will be having ILR? So can he get ILR in this case.

No, your son can only apply for ILR when your spouse does. The Skilled Worker dependent visa rules are clear, that children qualify for ILR when both parents do (same time) OR when the parent who qualifies last applies. This is regardless of how long the child has lived in the UK, there is no minimum 5 year for children anyway. They simply qualify for ILR when the second parent does.

alialhoni · Post by **alialhoni** » Fri Sep 13, 2024 8:08 pm

So what about the 7 years route? Can my son apply for ILR once he finishes 7 years in the UK (without mum having ILR)? Thanks

Post by **CR001** » Fri Sep 13, 2024 8:29 pm

alialhoni wrote: ↑
Fri Sep 13, 2024 8:08 pm
So what about the 7 years route? Can my son apply for ILR once he finishes 7 years in the UK (without mum having ILR)? Thanks

No he cannot. There is no 7 year route for children on skilled worker dependent visas.

alialhoni · Post by **alialhoni** » Fri Sep 13, 2024 8:31 pm

Thank you very much

alialhoni · Post by **alialhoni** » Sun Sep 15, 2024 10:05 am

Hi

My wife has to do English Language Exam as a part of the ILR requirements (skilled worker dependent visa). I found different English Language exams that can be considered.
What would be the easiest exam please?
Thanks in advance.

Post by **alterhase58** » Sun Sep 15, 2024 10:42 am

B1 GESE5 and can be re-used for naturalisation if you go this way.
10 minute speaking and listening exercise, £150.
If you have been in the UK for a few years they should all be easy.

Post by **AmazonianX** » Sun Sep 15, 2024 2:10 pm

alialhoni wrote: ↑
Sun Sep 15, 2024 10:05 am
Hi

My wife has to do English Language Exam as a part of the ILR requirements (skilled worker dependent visa). I found different English Language exams that can be considered.
What would be the easiest exam please?
Thanks in advance.

Attempt the Trinity College London GESE SELT at Level B1.

Post by **zimba** » Sun Sep 15, 2024 3:29 pm

https://www.trinitycollege.com/qualific ... SE-grade-5

alialhoni · Post by **alialhoni** » Fri Oct 04, 2024 5:51 pm

Hi

I am currently on a skilled worker visa, I am going to apply for ILR now. Can I apply for ILR online without submitting my application to the visa application center? I think this depends on whether I must submit my biometrics. They should have my biometrics when I applied for a skilled worker visa, but do they need to take it in this case?

Thanks

Post by **alterhase58** » Fri Oct 04, 2024 6:01 pm

Every new application requires biometrics.

Post by **vinny** » Fri Oct 04, 2024 6:05 pm

It may be possible to reuse biometrics.

drleepr · Post by **drleepr** » Fri Nov 01, 2024 12:55 pm

vinny wrote: ↑
Fri Oct 04, 2024 6:05 pm
It may be possible to reuse biometrics.

But this is for very few cases, neither applied for skilled workers nor their dependants unless they are eligible under certain circumstances:

"Eligible cohorts
Individuals listed in Reuse: the general approach applying for leave under the
Graduate, Skilled Worker, Student, Settlement Protection, Innovator and Child
Student routes or Indefinite leave to remain (refugee and humanitarian protection)
will not need to attend a biometric enrolment event where they meet the requirements to enable their fingerprints to be reused. However, these individuals must still upload a new facial image."

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.u ... +reuse.pdf

Post by **zimba** » Fri Nov 01, 2024 12:57 pm

drleepr wrote: ↑
Fri Nov 01, 2024 12:55 pm

vinny wrote: ↑
Fri Oct 04, 2024 6:05 pm
It may be possible to reuse biometrics.

But this is for very few cases, neither applied for skilled workers nor their dependants unless they are eligible under certain circumstances:

"Eligible cohorts
Individuals listed in Reuse: the general approach applying for leave under the
Graduate, Skilled Worker, Student, Settlement Protection, Innovator and Child
Student routes or Indefinite leave to remain (refugee and humanitarian protection)
will not need to attend a biometric enrolment event where they meet the requirements to enable their fingerprints to be reused. However, these individuals must still upload a new facial image."

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.u ... +reuse.pdf

Correct. Only very specific applicants under specific routes can benefit from it. Most applicants will need to attend their Biometrics appointment as usual

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