Tier 2 applying for permanent leave to remain

[pardid]

hi,

I came to the UK in 2013 as my husband's dependent (tier 2 general dependent). 1 year after I got a permanent job and visa sponsorship. so I have my own tier 2 general visa from July 2014. when my husband applies for permanent leave to remain after 5 years of being on tier 2 general, can I also apply with him? or should I be 5 years on my own tier 2 visa to be eligible to apply?

thanks

[CR001]

when my husband applies for permanent leave to remain after 5 years of being on tier 2 general, can I also apply with him?

No

or should I be 5 years on my own tier 2 visa to be eligible to apply?

Yes

1 year after I got a permanent job and visa sponsorship. so I have my own tier 2 genera

Why did you do this? You were free to work for any employer on Tier 2 Dependent visa.

[pardid]

Thank you. we thought it's safer to have two visas and not depending on only his job.

[CR001]

Makes sense I suppose.

You will qualify for ILR then in July 2019.

[pardid]

yes that sounds far away though
thanks for your quick reply Char.

[CR001]

It does, but it will go quickly.

And you are welcome