what comes first GTV ILR or dependent extension?

Hi all,

I got my exceptional talent visa through tech nation and entered the UK in September 2016, then got married and my wife got here January 2018 (around 1.5 years after I did). I'm eligible for ILR now and I've read previous threads here around applying for a GTV extension for my wife so she does not reset her 5 years. I was wondering how this practically works, and what comes first (my ILR or her extension)?

Thanks so much!

Ilr first.

Extension after provided she applies before her current visa expires.

Thanks so much CR001!

CR001 wrote: ↑

Tue Sep 07, 2021 12:09 pm

Ilr first.

Does the ILR need to be granted or just application submitted?

CR001 wrote: ↑

Tue Sep 07, 2021 12:09 pm

Extension after provided she applies before her current visa expires.

Any idea where the official guidance is provided for my reference? I could only find guidance about this for Tier 1 (Entrepreneur and Investor) but not GTV. I want to make sure we include the right documents etc.

And do you know which link she should apply through?



Thanks again, really appreciate the quick response!