Tier 1 Dependent Visa

[Evicra]

Dear Members .

i am applying for my Spouse Tier 1 Dependent Visa. i got my T1E ILR in September 19. we have 3 kids they already got British passports.

my spouse is going to apply for 10 year route ILR in September 2020. her current visa(T1 E dependent) expiry is 17 April 2020

my question is
1. which is the best and cost effective route to apply , t1e dependent or parent of british child or any other if you suggest please.

2. i think i am in a bit of trouble as guidance says that applicant should have maintenance Funds in their account for at least 90 days while she doesn't have any funds in her accounts . theses maintenance funds are in my account 3300 from last 6 year . i never touched them. would you please guide if its ok or its going to be a problem.
guidance needed please

[CR001]

1. Parent of British child is for those who are NOT in a relationship with the other parent, so not relevant to her. She can extend her Tier 1 dependent visa if you got ILR based on PBS route. If you got ILR based on 10 years long residence, she has no option but to switch to FLR(M) meeting the English and financial requirement. If you don't meet these requirements, she will likely be granted the 10 year FLR(FP) Partner route. You were already advised about extending PBS dependent visa in September last year when you asked. Nothing has changed. indefinite-leave-to-remain/t1-dependent ... l#p1831229

2. The maintenance funds can be in EITHER of your accounts. It does NOT have to be only in her account.

[Evicra]

CR001
as i mentioned in my post. i got T1E ILR. so its not 10 year route ILR. i would be grateful if you can share link for documents check list for T1E dependent the way you shared link to my old post please.

i am really thankful for letting me know that i can use my account statement for my spouse maintenance requirement.

[CR001]

Passport, maintenance funds, 2 years evidence of cohabitation in both your names.

[Evicra]

we are married , and have three children. one of them born recently on 2nd December 19. do we still need to provide cohabitation. if still answer is yes. (would marriage certificate not be enough?)

please i you could advise,what sort of cohabitation proof they need. as we do not have any join bills. or bank statements.

[CR001]

do we still need to provide cohabitation.

Yes.

if still answer is yes. (would marriage certificate not be enough?)

No.

please i you could advise,what sort of cohabitation proof they need. as we do not have any join bills. or bank statements.

Anything in your names, joint or addressed individually, ie HMRC letters, tenancy agreement, utility bills, council tax, TV licence etc etc

[Evicra]

thank you

[Evicra]

just wanted to ad a question , my spouse got first visa on 25-08-2010 . her ILR 10 year date would be 25 July 2020 ?

[marcnath]

just wanted to ad a question , my spouse got first visa on 25-08-2010 . her ILR 10 year date would be 25 July 2020 ?

ILR qualification date is 24-08-2020, but she can apply 28 days before that date.

[CR001]

just wanted to ad a question , my spouse got first visa on 25-08-2010 . her ILR 10 year date would be 25 July 2020 ?

What date did she enter the UK?? Long residence ilr starts counting from date of entry to the UK not the visa issue date.

[Evicra]

06 October 2010

[CR001]

10 October 2010

She can apply no sooner that within 28 days before 10 October 2020 provides she meets all the long residence requirements.

[Evicra]

do we still need to provide cohabitation.

Yes.

if still answer is yes. (would marriage certificate not be enough?)

No.

please i you could advise,what sort of cohabitation proof they need. as we do not have any join bills. or bank statements.

Anything in your names, joint or addressed individually, ie HMRC letters, tenancy agreement, utility bills, council tax, TV licence etc etc

I have last three years electricity/gas bill would that be enough please?

[CR001]

You need 2 years evidence in both names spread evenly across the period from at least 3 different sources.

[marcnath]

do we still need to provide cohabitation.

Yes.

if still answer is yes. (would marriage certificate not be enough?)

No.

please i you could advise,what sort of cohabitation proof they need. as we do not have any join bills. or bank statements.

Anything in your names, joint or addressed individually, ie HMRC letters, tenancy agreement, utility bills, council tax, TV licence etc etc

I have last three years electricity/gas bill would that be enough please?

You only need two years worth but you should have different sources. So bank statements, driving licence, lease agreement, council tax bill, etc. would all help. You just need to submit 2-3 pieces of evidence for every three months (as an example) during the last two year period - you do not need to submit 24 sets of each.

[Evicra]

OK thatsgreat thankyou

[Topgift]

Admin could you please check the information again because as you said that if any PBS migrant applies ILr on the basis of long residence dependent can not extend their visa as PBS dependent am sorry but this is incorrect. I got my ILR on the basis of long residence when I was in Tier 1 entrepreneur and my dependent got their Visa extended 5 months after my ILR for another 3 years without any issues . Which clearly means that dependents can carry on with their pBS dependent visa and no need to switch it till they qualify for ILR after completing their own qualification period.

[CR001]

Admin could you please check the information again because as you said that if any PBS migrant applies ILr on the basis of long residence dependent can not extend their visa as PBS dependent am sorry but this is incorrect. I got my ILR on the basis of long residence when I was in Tier 1 entrepreneur and my dependent got their Visa extended 5 months after my ILR for another 3 years without any issues . Which clearly means that dependents can carry on with their pBS dependent visa and no need to switch it till they qualify for ILR after completing their own qualification period.

1. Please continue in your own topic.

uk-tier-1-entrepreneur-visas/tier-1-ent ... l#p1891325

2. The immigration rules are clear about this and changed in April 2014. It was likely an error in your spouse case if you got ilr on SET LR.

[Evicra]

hi.
Spouse Tier 1 Dependant visa is expiring on 17 aprill . i sent email to CIH@homeoffice.gov.uk about 10 days ago but i have not received any reply.

would seniors please advise what should i do in this scenario ?

her ILR long route is due in September 2020

[CR001]

You need to apply online BEFORE the visa expires.

Has this not been done yet?? What exactly are you expecting HO to say when applications can still be submitted online?

[Evicra]

I thought they would give extension till may and then i can drag it till ilr . But after reading your reply now i think i was wrong.
Please advise
As i thought applicant would get extension till may and also because sopra stera offices are closed
I have not applied yet

I would request advise please

[CR001]

The extension to applies only for those who are in the UK with expired or expiring visas who are unable to travel back to home countries. This obviously doesn't apply to you.

You MUST apply online before visa expiry which is the date of application. If you do not apply before visa expiry date, it will be an out of time application and a possible break in 10 years legal stay for ilr, so very very risky.

Date of biometric appointment is irrelevant to making an in time application and is ONLY for identity check and biometrics.

Once the centres reopen, you simply book the appointment as usual.

There is likely no way you can "drag" anything out till qualifying for ilr LR in 6 months time.

[Evicra]

Thank you for your reply .

i will do that
the only problem is that banks are not entertaining request for cash in and cash out. they are not giving bank statements inside bank. so i wouldn't be able to get bank statement for three months on time.
Main requirement is

T1 dep pbs exten


Passport
maintenance funds( thats in my account not in my spouse account)

and cohabitation proof
is there anything else that i need to keep in mind please

[CR001]

Download and print your online statements.

[Evicra]

ok thankyou very much CR001