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ILR status post switch to Tier 1 Exceptional Talent
Posted: Mon Sep 30, 2019 12:08 pm
by kashkns
Hi
Can you please help in determining what happens to the ILR clock post these events?
- If I switch from Tier 2 General Partner visa to Tier 1 Exceptional Talent visa, will my ILR reset?
- 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
Re: ILR status post switch to Tier 1 Exceptional Talent
Posted: Mon Sep 30, 2019 12:09 pm
by CR001
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.
Re: ILR status post switch to Tier 1 Exceptional Talent
Posted: Mon Sep 30, 2019 1:57 pm
by kashkns
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
Re: ILR status post switch to Tier 1 Exceptional Talent
Posted: Mon Sep 30, 2019 2:04 pm
by CR001
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.