PBS Dependent - which category to choose?

[confusedciara]

Hi,

My husband was on a "Tier 2 (General) Shortage Occupation - over 3 years" visa and got his ILR recently.  I am his dependant. I have gone through the various discussions here and understand that I have to apply as a PBS Dependant to extend my visa.

I need only 2 more years to be eligible for ILR. However, in the online visa application, when they ask for my husband's previous visa category, it would be "Tier 2 (General) Shortage Occupation - over 3 years" which would mean an IHS surcharge for £1000 and an almost similar application fee as the application would be for 5 years.

My doubt is whether I can extend my visa choosing the "Tier 2 (General) Shortage Occupation - upto 3 years" since I would be granted a visa for max only 3 more years considering the 6 year max for Tier 2 visas, or if I have to go exactly according to what my husband's previous visa category was. If so, would any of you know if I maybe able to get a refund?

Thank you!!!

[vinny]

If the main PBS applicant has ILR via the PBS route, then the PBS partner’s extension will be granted for three years.

[confusedciara]

Thank you Vinny! Just to confirm, does this mean that I can choose the "upto 3 years" visa option, unlike my husband's previous Tier 2 visa?
I read the following from the link that you had shared -
"For your spouses extension, put your ILR expiring date 3 years forward to get the correct Ihs of £600."
Was this specific to the case where they didn't get the BRP? Would it be seen as 'incorrect information' since I know the exact expiry date of his BRP.