ILR status post switch to Tier 1 Exceptional Talent

Hi
Can you please help in determining what happens to the ILR clock post these events?

1. If I switch from Tier 2 General Partner visa to Tier 1 Exceptional Talent visa, will my ILR reset?
2. If I switch from Tier 2 General to Tier 1 Exception Talent Partner visa, will my ILR reset?

Basically if a family is on Tier 2 General (main and partner), and the partner has an opportunity for Tier 1 Exceptional Talent (which frees both from being tied to a company), then what is the best way to retain their time put in for ILR?

Cheers,
Kashi

1. The clock resets for a PBS Dependent switching to Tier 1 ET. You cannot combine PBS Dependent route with main PBS visa holder route to make up the time for ILR.

2. No.

Thank you for the quick answer.
Is only the main applicant of a work visa allowed to apply for ILR?

In the second scenario for which you have responded that the ILR will not be reset, can the person on Tier 1 Exceptional Talent Partner visa apply for ILR after he/she has completed a cumulative of 3 years combined (for e.g., 2 years on Tier 2 General and 1 year on Tier 1 Exceptional Talent Partner)?

Cheers,
Kashi

Is only the main applicant of a work visa allowed to apply for ILR?

A PBS Dependent requires 5 years residence before they can apply for ILR.

In the second scenario for which you have responded that the ILR will not be reset, can the person on Tier 1 Exceptional Talent Partner visa apply for ILR after he/she has completed a cumulative of 3 years combined (for e.g., 2 years on Tier 2 General and 1 year on Tier 1 Exceptional Talent Partner)?

No. The 3 year concession is ONLY for the main PBS visa holder. PBS dependents need 5 years as a PBS Dependent before they can apply for ILR. You cannot combine Tier 2 main visa holder time with Tier 1 dependent visa to make up the time for ILR.