Tier 2 dependant to ILR dependant?

[Mehreen]

Hi everyone,

I am on a Tier-2 dependant visa valid till October 2016.
My husband got his ILR yesterday and I wanted to know can I apply for a Tier-2 dependant visa extension?

I don't want to change to FLR(M) as I understand that will reset my clock? Please confirm if this is true?

Also for Tier-2 Visa extension can anyone please explain what maintenance we are supposed to show?
And who has to show it? Me or my husband?

Thanks.

[vinny]

See also Dependants of ILR (economic, 5 year route) applicants.

When did you initially apply to become your husband's dependant?

[Mehreen]

I joined him in May 2013 so I'm on the 5 year route.

[vinny]

Assume that husband was granted ILR using SET(O) as a PBS Migrant and not granted ILR using SET(LR) under Long Residence:

If you are extending as a PBS dependant, then the maintenance required is as if husband was still a PBS Migrant.

Under the Immigration Rules and Guidance, there is no requirement to make an early premature extension. However, you should be aware that some caseworkers have difficulties in understanding this.

But as you should qualify for ILR within 3 years anyway, you may as well extend now, to prevent hassle with an irrational curtailment team. Or, if not travelling, when extending, you may wait until a getting curtailment notice or until shortly before your leave expires.

[Mehreen]

Is travelling going to be a problem on my current visa?

Sorry I don't understand. When should I extend my visa?

It expires on 27/10/2016. Should I apply shortly before it expires or I am in a chance of getting a curtailment notice before that?

I intend to travel to India next year before it expires.

Thanks

[CR001]

On what basis did your husband obtain ILR? Through Tier 2 with 5 years residence or through 10 years long residence. The correct advice will be based on this.

[Mehreen]

He got it on the 5 year route.

[CR001]

You can continue on your existing visa and apply for an extension shortly before expiry.

[Mehreen]

Can anyone please tell me what maintenance does my husband need to show if he is on ILR and i have to extend my tier-2 dependant visa?

I cant seem to find it anywhere.

Thanks

[geriatrix]

Read the Tier 2 dependant policy guidance.