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Ajay Singh Junior Member Member # 5578	Posted September 25, 2003 12:14 PM Hi, As it is said in VISA rules that if a person has got student VISA for a course which lasts more than 12 months, his/her spouse will get a VISA with full work rights. How practical it is? I mean are there any hidden constraints in this rule ? Can anyone share some thoughtsonthis issue. Ajay
Kayalami Member Member # 5984	Posted September 26, 2003 12:40 PM Dependents of people given Leave (permission) To Enter the UK or Leave to Remain in the UK as students where that Leave is of more than 12 mths duration are entitled to work in the UK wihout needing a work permit unless their LTE/LTR visa is endorsed otherwise. You would need to obtain a National Insurance Number and your employer will have to deduct Income Tax payments under the Pay as You Earn (PAYE) system. In terms of practicality the dependent visa is subject to the spouse maintaining their student status. From a job perspective employers understandably prefer applicants whose immigration status allows indefinite and unrestricted right of employment in the UK. A dependent visa meets the unrestricted but not indefinite requirement so depending on the employers view on the balance between the two they may or may not decide to employ you. Good Luck [ September 26, 2003: Message edited by: Kayalami ] -------------------- ---audi alteram partem---
NEGRADA Junior Member Member # 7157	Posted September 26, 2003 01:20 PM Kayalami, does the time working as dependent of a student count for ILR?
epiphany121 Member Member # 7178	Posted September 26, 2003 01:37 PM No, that time period is NOT eligible for ILR consideration under the 4 year period, as student category is not considered as one leading to settlement in 4 years. However it is eligible under the 10 year long stay category.