ILR - Who's visa is it based on.

I have just received FLR on my HSMP. My wife is on a spousal visa and has also received FLR too.

My question is, when it comes time to apply for ILR, will the decision for both my wife and myself to get ILR be based on purely my record in the UK as the 'primary' HSMP holder?

The reason I ask is, if my wife makes numerous trips back to her homeland for extended trips to see family and friends (while I beaver away working here in the UK ) it is likely she may not have spent the requisite amount of time in the UK to achieve ILR. When it comes time for me to apply for ILR, can she get it too purely based on my record as the HSMP holder?

Thanks
Vayu.

I have the same situation, I think you could apply for ILR and she can be a dependant, that way she doesn't need to fulfil the reqs....

wouldn't the no of days spent outside the UK cause problems irrespective of who is the main applicant?

btw did you claim points for your spouse?

BUMP.......

Anyone able to shed some light here?

cheers