CR001 wrote:Correct on both your points.

Once she reaches her 5 years on Tier 1 dependent, she can apply for ILR on SET(O).

Thank you.. you're a star..

The new Tier 1 rules do not apply to Tier 1 dependents. If she switches to FLR(M), she will have to start her 5 years from day 1 and her time from March 2013 will be lost and only usable for 10 years long residence.. Thank you for your responses. Much Appreciated. I can go for an early renewal righ...

Same boat. Please help with a response.

Thank you for the response. Quite helpful. A follow up query though, so does that mean that if she switches the category through FLR(M) sometime next year then we have to wait for another 5 years? How does the below rule will come into play? From 6 April 2015 the Tier 1 (General) category will be cl...

Not required if it appears on PBS database.

Friends, In a tricky situation and hoping you can help. I am currently on Tier 1 visa and shortly applying (next month) for ILR. My wife entered UK as Tier 1 dependent in March 2013 so has been here for less than 2 years and doesn't qualify under July 2012 cutoff. We are planning to delay her applic...