Tier 2 to ILR doubts

[ukvisat2]

Main applicant timeline:

Visa valid from 01-Dec-14
Entry in UK 11-Jan-2015

01-Dec-14 to 31-Aug-2017 Tier 2 entry clearance
01-Sep-2017 to 14-Sep-2019 Tier 2 leave to remain

PBS dependent timeline (wife & daughter who was born in Pakistan):

Visa valid from 26-Jan-2016

02-Feb-16 to 31-Aug-2017 Tier 2 leave to remain
01-Sep-2017 to 14-Sep-2019 Tier 2 leave to remain

PBS dependent timeline (a son who was born in the UK):

01-Sep-2018 to 14-Sep-2019 Tier 2 leave to remain

First, I will apply for our (myself & wife & daughter) tier 2 extension on 12-Sep-2019 as my attention is to register my UK born child as a British citizen.

If I do not get my decision by 03-Nov-2019, I will vary my application to ILR using the following list of documents:

List of ILR documents:
Passport
BRP
IELTS (general training test expired as I used in entry clearance and the test center is on the list PK011).
Life in the UK test pass letter
The latest p60
Most recent 1-month payslip
Most recent bank statement
Two letters from Employer (absent and foreseeable future)

I have the following doubts:

• For Tier 2 visa extension, is 6-8 weeks processing time starting from the date of appointment or date of application submitted online? If it starts from the date of appointment, how long maximum can I delay the appointment within UKVI rules?

• Is it too risky to vary (If I can) my tier 2 application to ILR? In particular, my situation with tier 2 dependent extension application?

• Is the list of documents for ILR enough?

• Can I use the expired IELTS test for my ILR application?

• I worked in University. Can I get the absent letter from my Line Manager or the head of the department?

• If anything went wrong with my ILR application what would be the scenario?

• I think passport photos are no longer required as recently the system has changed. Isn't that right?

• I am not applying for tier 2 extension for my UK born child. Will he be overstayer?

• Is the sooner date for ILR application 03-Nov-2019?

Apologies for the long post. I just want to clear my doubts as I have been to many solicitors but their advice is not what I learned from this platform.
Many thanks for your time!

[ukvisat2]

I was wondering if someone could shed light on my ILR queries, please

[ukvisat2]

Any help, please

[CR001]

Main applicant timeline:

Visa valid from 01-Dec-14
Entry in UK 11-Jan-2015

01-Dec-14 to 31-Aug-2017 Tier 2 entry clearance
01-Sep-2017 to 14-Sep-2019 Tier 2 leave to remain

You can apply no sooner than within 28 days before 1st December 2019. So you are short and will need an extension first

PBS dependent timeline (wife & daughter who was born in Pakistan):

Visa valid from 26-Jan-2016

02-Feb-16 to 31-Aug-2017 Tier 2 leave to remain
01-Sep-2017 to 14-Sep-2019 Tier 2 leave to remain

Dependent spouse needs an extension too.

PBS dependent timeline (a son who was born in the UK):

01-Sep-2018 to 14-Sep-2019 Tier 2 leave to remain

First, I will apply for our (myself & wife & daughter) tier 2 extension on 12-Sep-2019 as my attention is to register my UK born child as a British citizen.

Child can be registered as British once you are granted ILR. Expect HO to ask about the child if you don't apply for an extension for him as he holds a visa and you are not applying for an extension.

If I do not get my decision by 03-Nov-2019,

How long it takes depends on service you choose.

I will vary my application to ILR using the following list of documents:

List of ILR documents:
Passport
BRP
IELTS (general training test expired as I used in entry clearance and the test center is on the list PK011).
Life in the UK test pass letter
The latest p60
Most recent 1-month payslip
Most recent bank statement
Two letters from Employer (absent and foreseeable future)

You don't need P60s.

• For Tier 2 visa extension, is 6-8 weeks processing time starting from the date of appointment or date of application submitted online? If it starts from the date of appointment, how long maximum can I delay the appointment within UKVI rules?

Like I said, it depends on the service you choose.

• Is it too risky to vary (If I can) my tier 2 application to ILR? In particular, my situation with tier 2 dependent extension application?

Why do you believe it is risky?

• Is the list of documents for ILR enough?

See comments above.

• Can I use the expired IELTS test for my ILR application?

You can only used an expired test if it was used in a previous application AND it is at the required B1 level AND it is a test and test provider still on HOs CURRENT list.

• I worked in University. Can I get the absent letter from my Line Manager or the head of the department?

Usually a manager or HR.

• If anything went wrong with my ILR application what would be the scenario?

You will be refused and your spouse will also be refused PBS extension.

• I think passport photos are no longer required as recently the system has changed. Isn't that right?

Correct.

• I am not applying for tier 2 extension for my UK born child. Will he be overstayer?

Yes, but it should not affect a citizenship application once you have ILR.

• Is the sooner date for ILR application 03-Nov-2019?

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[ukvisat2]

Main applicant timeline:

Visa valid from 01-Dec-14
Entry in UK 11-Jan-2015

01-Dec-14 to 31-Aug-2017 Tier 2 entry clearance
01-Sep-2017 to 14-Sep-2019 Tier 2 leave to remain

You can apply no sooner than within 28 days before 1st December 2019. So you are short and will need an extension first

Thank you for the time and reply!

PBS dependent timeline (wife & daughter who was born in Pakistan):

Visa valid from 26-Jan-2016

02-Feb-16 to 31-Aug-2017 Tier 2 leave to remain
01-Sep-2017 to 14-Sep-2019 Tier 2 leave to remain

Dependent spouse needs an extension too.

PBS dependent timeline (a son who was born in the UK):

01-Sep-2018 to 14-Sep-2019 Tier 2 leave to remain

First, I will apply for our (myself & wife & daughter) tier 2 extension on 12-Sep-2019 as my attention is to register my UK born child as a British citizen.

Child can be registered as British once you are granted ILR. Expect HO to ask about the child if you don't apply for an extension for him as he holds a visa and you are not applying for an extension.

Shall I write a cover letter to explain my attention?

If I do not get my decision by 03-Nov-2019,

How long it takes depends on service you choose.

I will vary my application to ILR using the following list of documents:
List of ILR documents:
Passport
BRP
IELTS (general training test expired as I used in entry clearance and the test center is on the list PK011).
Life in the UK test pass letter
The latest p60
Most recent 1-month payslip
Most recent bank statement
Two letters from Employer (absent and foreseeable future)

You don't need P60s.

• For Tier 2 visa extension, is 6-8 weeks processing time starting from the date of appointment or date of application submitted online? If it starts from the date of appointment, how long maximum can I delay the appointment within UKVI rules?

Like I said, it depends on the service you choose.

My plan is to use the standard 8-week service for tier 2 extension and super priority service for ILR application.
I read somewhere on this platform that in the new UKVCAS system one can delay their biometric enrollment 45 working days maximum. Will this have a negative impact on my future application as my attention is to vary my extension application to ILR?
Can I borrow some time by delaying the biometrics enrollment?

• Is it too risky to vary (If I can) my tier 2 application to ILR? In particular, my situation with tier 2 dependent extension application?

Why do you believe it is risky?

I think it is risky because if anything went wrong with ILR, my dependent would refuse as you said. In the end, I may have to leave the country?
Another scenario could be if first I get an extension for me and my dependents. I will be safe if anything goes wrong with my ILR application. isn't it?

• Is the list of documents for ILR enough?

See comments above.

• Can I use the expired IELTS test for my ILR application?

You can only used an expired test if it was used in a previous application AND it is at the required B1 level AND it is a test and test provider still on HOs CURRENT list.

Yes - I think these conditions met. I have B1 qualification IELTS (general training) from test centre PK011 which is still on HOs Current list. However, I am not sure about 'test' as in current list is 'IELTS for UKVI. But my qualification is simple IELTS. "

• I worked in University. Can I get the absent letter from my Line Manager or the head of the department?

Usually a manager or HR.

• If anything went wrong with my ILR application what would be the scenario?

You will be refused and your spouse will also be refused PBS extension.

• I think passport photos are no longer required as recently the system has changed. Isn't that right?

Correct.

• I am not applying for tier 2 extension for my UK born child. Will he be overstayer?

Yes, but it should not affect a citizenship application once you have ILR.

• Is the sooner date for ILR application 03-Nov-2019?

https://www.timeanddate.com/date/datead ... ad=28&rec=

[ukvisat2]

CR001: Any help regarding my queries, please

[ukvisat2]

Can someone help with my queries, please