"If you applied to come to the UK or for permission to stay here on or before 8 July 2012 and that permission was granted, you will need to be in the UK for 2 years before you can apply for settlement. If you applied to come to the UK or for permission to stay here on or after 9 July 2012 for the 5-...

One of my friend who is a tier 1 holder is getting married to a British citizen.He is in UK for more than 2 years. What is the immigration path now.. Can he apply for ILR/Citizenship.Does he need to change to dependent visa first?

I went for peo appointment. So did not keep any covering letter.

I don't think they care too much if we apply before expiry date.

I applied 8 months before my current expiry date and got it extended from the date of expiry. That means my new visa is valid for 3 years and 8 months.

I believe it depends on the case worker you get .