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Hi, suppose a dependant partner will complete 5 years since 'date of issue of first PBS dependent visa' on December 2025, but their current PBS dependant visa runs out in November 2025, does it mean they need to renew another PBS dependent visa for 1 month before applying for ILR ?
If yes, is there any 1 month or 1 year option for such a case or do they pay for 3 years and full 3 years IHS ?
And then again pay for full ILR in 1 month ?

For context, this discrepancy was because they joined their partner later, who had originally gone to UK on a Tier 2 General visa, and since has got ILR and citizenship as well. Additionally the partner had changed sponsors in the middle, which resulted in the visa of the dependant having this odd timing and validity.

anyone? in case someone is in a similar situation?

Apply for ILR shortly before visa expiry and delay biometrics till within the 28 day concession period. They have 45 working days to enroll biometrics.

Thanks, I didn't even know this was an option. I guess the next hurdle would be clearing the 'Life in the UK test' and a 'B1 SELT' exam in 1 month...

Also, I just want to clarify, that does this provision allow exactly 28 days minus the 5 year qualifying date ?

So, suppose the '5 year qualifying date' minus 28 days works out to 20th November, but the current PBS dependent expires on 11th November, is it still possible somehow ?
If it does, what would be the best date to submit the application ?

Regards

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Hi, I have tried to go through some of the posts in this section about the documents required for ILR application and since some of the evidence is dependant on who we are applying for, I just wanted to ask for some guidance in this particular case.

Currently planning to apply for ILR soon for wife who is on PBS dependent currently, and needed to confirm what documents would be required. I myself was on a Tier 2, then later ILR and finally citizenship completed...

Now, for the cohabitation proofs, is a joint bank account statement and joint mortgage documents sufficient ? As we do not have many utility bills in joint names, would these be enough ?

What period should these documents cover exactly ?

These along with marriage certificate hopefully would it be fine ?

Are there any other documents required, like for dates showing travel in/out of the UK ?

Any employment related letters for the wife or myself ?

Thanks in advance

zimba wrote: ↑

Sun Oct 05, 2025 1:56 pm

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thanks, I went through it and my understanding is that we can apply for ILR directly and that the 5 year period calculation - would extend until the date of decision, which would mean that the small gap of around 10 days, due to early application gets covered. I hope my understanding is right

Hope all goes well thanks again

Correct

For cohabitation evidence, read: All you need to know about cohabitation evidence

You do not need to provide a marriage certificate. You only need to provide passports stamps covering the last 5 years. Dependants do NOT have any employment or financial requirement at all

Also refrain from starting new posts and stick to this thread