MoleSquirrel, when did you start living with your husband?

Why didn't her mother apply for ILR and include her too?

Switching to FLR(M) or switching to Tier 2 may be possible.

Another country's visa shouldn't affect your UK visa.

However, if you are no longer a student, then your student visa will be subject to cancellation.

What was the basis for her current leave to remain?

Immediately after marriage/civil partnership, she should be able to switch to FLR(M).

If your friend has been in the UK for at least a year as a family member of a qualified person, then he may have retained the right of residence.

I would expect so.

Section 6A - Points-based system, tier 1 settlement guidance.

See also ILR Processing: A CaseWorker's Guide/Manual

Costs depends on where you are applying from and on your circumstances.

See also Sponsors

Moved to General Immigration Forum.

They are subject to different requirements as specified in the Immigration rules. Click on the links above.

Can you clarify if she's a work permit or a tier 2 holder before applying for ILR?

Spouses of work permit holders to not need to spend at least 2 years in the UK before applying for ILR (196E). However, spouses of Tier 2 holders do (319E).

If she's currently a work permit (not tier 2) holder, then see What do my dependants need to make an application?

See also Your family’s immigration

She may need to switch to FLR(M) after you are granted ILR? Unless perhaps if she has dependant leave until she satisfies her two years? I'm not sure.

Call and ask.

Yes (196E).
Yes (2.2 Switching).

2.3.8 seems pretty clear.

The main problem is 276A(a).

If your marriage is valid, then she should be ok.

If they have leave as your tier 1 dependants, then they should be able to apply for ILR with you (319E & 319J).

Cisadi wrote:Which docs would be sufficient to prove that my wife stayed with me since she joined me in the UK ?

See also form SET(M) for examples.

See also public funds.

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