ILR for Spouse

[Karthee3]

Hello,

I was granted ILR earlier this year. My Spouse was granted visa in August 2012 and came to UK in August 2012. I would like to know the ILR options available for my Spouse. She is currently on tier 2 ict dependant visa and is valid until Jan 2016.

I am looking to change my job. Does this affect my Spouse's visa status?

[Amber]

Did you settle as a PBS applicant?

[Karthee3]

I was on tier 2 ICT before I got my ILR.

[Amber]

She'll have to remain as a PBS dep for 5 years in total.

[Karthee3]

Does that mean my Spouse has to remain on this visa until she completes 5 years?
If I switch my job, is it legal for my Spouse to continue stay with the current tier 2 ict dependant visa?
Or should I switch my Spouse's visa as partner of settled person using FLR (M)?
Or can my Spouse directly apply for citizenship as a partner as British citizen when I get mine?

We are both working at the moment. Pls clarify.

[Karthee3]

My Spouse is on "PBS DEPENDANT LEAVE TO REMAIN".

[Amber]

As you were granted ILR as a PBS applicant, your spouse, may continue as a PBS dep until such times as she qualifies for settlement, it is immaterial if you change jobs.

[Karthee3]

Thanks Amber.

[Karthee3]

My Spouse will be eligible for ILR in August 2017. Her current visa as PBS DEPENDANT expires in Jan 2016. Should we apply for extension as a PBS DEPENDANT before Jan 2016? But on the extension form for pbs dependants, there is no option to choose spouse of a settled person. Options available are partner of tier 1, 2 or 5 visa holder. Which form should we use for extension?

Also, when I get my citizenship early next year, will my Spouse be eligible for citizenship as partner of a British Citizen?

[Amber]

Just tick t1 if you settled as a t1 applicant. She cannot apply for citizenship until she has ILR.