Thanks for your reply and the information on the IHS fees. I will look into it and make a decision. Appreciate your help!

Hi everyone, I have been thinking about whether to apply as a PBS dependant or Spouse given my situation so I thought you could help me out a bit. Apologies in advance as this is a long post (the longest I've ever posted!). Summary of my case: - I am on Tier 2 (general) but was made redundant in Jul...

Thanks a lot for your reply.

When I apply for settlement, do I need to provide details of any absence (presumably less than 180days) to the HO? Thanks.

Hi everyone, I wanted to ask if there is a specific rule relating to required continuous period of stay for PBS Dependant visa holder to be qualified for Settlement after 5 years. I have yet to hold a dependant visa but I am planning ahead with my partner as I might have to spend sometime out of the...

Thank you so much for all of your replies. They were really helpful. It seems that applying as a Tier 2 dependant is a better option in my case for now. Just to clarify, my partner's Tier 2 visa will expire in September 2021 and he will be applying for ILR based on 5 years Tier 2 preferably this yea...

Hi all, My partner currently holds Tier 2 visa and has recently been qualified to apply for ILR. I currently hold Tier 2 visa which expires soon. I would like to ask what would the best option for me in this case. 1. Applying to switch to Tier 2 dependant visa. If this is the case, do I have to swit...

Both me and my fiance are in the UK under Tier 2 (general). We have decided to get married and my partner can switch to Tier 2 dependant visa as his visa is expiring soon and yet to find a new sponsor. I wanted to ask if he can remain in the UK and switch to this visa category without having to go b...

Hi! I would like to ask whether I need to complete at least 12 months of the DBA programme as specified above prior to switching to Tier 2 visa if I have already achieved my Bachelor and Master degree in the UK. Thanks a lot!

Thank you all for your replies!

Hi everyone, I started my Doctorate of Business and Administration (DBA), which is equivalent to PhD level, in Jan 2018. I presume that I cannot apply for Tier 2 visa until I have completed at least 12 months of the current programme that I am studying? I've got both of my Bachelor and Master degree...