Tier 2 Dependent Visa Extension

Dear all,

It will be really appreciated if any useful advice regarding to my current situation could be received.

My situation is that I have had Tier 2 visa and my wife had Tier 2 dependent Visa to enter the UK. I have got my ILR in January 2019, and my wife's Tier 2 dependent Visa will be expired at the end of December 2019. She needs to apply for Visa extension in the early of 2019 December ( 4 weeks before VISa expired).

My question is :

1. Can my wife still apply for Tier 2 dependent extension, if I have already switched from Tier2 to ILR?

Some internet sources suggested it is the best option, because the extension of Tier 2 Dependent will count for 5 years' continued condition for her ILR application. If apply for family visa for ILR, it will restart the 5 years' continued living condition.

2. Can I use job offer letter instead of real employment letter to apply my wife's Visa extension?

I am in the between-job period. My current employer my not issue employment letter, and my next employer may issue it after I officially register as an employee here in Jan 2020.

Many thanks in advance

1. Can my wife still apply for Tier 2 dependent extension, if I have already switched from Tier2 to ILR?

Some internet sources suggested it is the best option, because the extension of Tier 2 Dependent will count for 5 years' continued condition for her ILR application. If apply for family visa for ILR, it will restart the 5 years' continued living condition.

Yes she can provided you got ILR based on Tier 2 and not 10 years long residence.

2. Can I use job offer letter instead of real employment letter to apply my wife's Visa extension?

Why do you believe you have to prove your employment?? This isn't required. You need to prove 90 days maintenance funds of £630.