Tier 2 General married to Tier 5 YMS

Hi All,

Done an extensive research and couldn't find a similar topic. Hope I can get some help here.

I am a South American citizen and I have been in the UK just under 2 years sponsored by my employer (Tier 2 - General). My Australian partner has been here living with me for approximately the same amount of time under Tier 5 YMS. We have been together for 5.5 years and we got married here in the UK last August, on the day we completed 5 years together. Her visa is due to expire in April and we are currently looking at the possible alternatives.

I have seen many cases of Tier 5 YMS going to FLR, but then I am not a UK and/or EU citizen. Can she then apply to be a Tier 2 PBS dependent? On the other hand it is known that YMS cannot be switched into any PBS category.

I am confused now....thanks for helping!

She should be able to switch to Tier 2 General Dependent within the UK.

She is unable to switch to any PBS main applicant category.

Thanks for the quick reply CR001

And with regards to bank statements, does it need to be at least 3 or 6?

Thank you one more time!

I think it is 3 months for Tier 2 G as the maintenance requirement you have to have is for 90 days.