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ILR qualifying period for Dependents (SW + GT)

Posted: Tue Sep 19, 2023 8:19 pm
by Dreamer10
Hello Everyone,

I am aware that the main applicant can combine time on skilled worker and global talent to qualify for ILR.
Can their dependents also combine their time spent as dependent of skilled worker and dependent of global talent visa holder to qualify for their ILR?
I tried to find the answer in the UKVI documents but to no avail.
Any leads will be highly appreciated.

Thank you!

Re: ILR qualifying period for Dependents (SW + GT)

Posted: Tue Sep 19, 2023 8:32 pm
by CR001
Yes, they are both PBS Dependent visas!

Re: ILR qualifying period for Dependents (SW + GT)

Posted: Wed Sep 20, 2023 9:45 am
by Dreamer10
Dear CR001,

Thank you very much for your response.

By any chance, did you ever come across any official documents where this is mentioned?

Re: ILR qualifying period for Dependents (SW + GT)

Posted: Wed Sep 20, 2023 2:54 pm
by zimba
Dependant visas issued under SW or GTV routes are technically not PBS dependant visas. It is that time spent previously under PBS dependant route counts for ILR as a dependant under SW or GTV rules.

Under GTV route, the dependants do NOT even need to have been issued GTV dependant visa at all.
See: indefinite-leave-to-remain/ilr-applicat ... l#p2122445

Re: ILR qualifying period for Dependents (SW + GT)

Posted: Wed Sep 20, 2023 3:50 pm
by Dreamer10
Thank you Zimba for the information.

In this case, dependents would be using 2.5 years as SW dependent and the other 2.5 years as the global talent dependent.

After yours and CR001 advice, I am quite confident that this should work.

Thank you Both.

Need some guidance on qualifying period dates

Posted: Tue Apr 02, 2024 3:58 pm
by Dreamer10
Hi All,

I am preparing for my ILR application (Skilled worker + global talent).

I am not sure about the start of my qualifying period.

Entry clearance vignette says valid from '05/07/21'

BRP says date of issue '21-06-2-21'.

Which count should I count as the start of my qualifying period?

Thanks.

Re: Need some guidance on qualifying period dates

Posted: Tue Apr 02, 2024 4:04 pm
by zimba
Use the earliest date

Re: Need some guidance on qualifying period dates

Posted: Tue Apr 02, 2024 4:08 pm
by Dreamer10
Thanks, Zimba.