Visa for Family members

[moh1991]

Hi Team,

I have one query regarding visa for family members.

I came to UK in October 2010 as main applicant on Tier 2 ICT Visa(Established Staff). My dependant came to UK in 2014 and had one year break from 2016 to 2017.

I got ILR last year on 10 year route (Long residence).

My query is around whether my dependant can apply for ILR this year on 5 year route. Someone said that dependants can go for ILR even after 5 years. Please confirm if this is the case.

[CR001]

My query is around whether my dependant can apply for ILR this year on 5 year route.

No they cannot. As you got ILR based on 10 years long residence, your dependents must switch to FLR(M) visa (x 2) for 5 years before they can apply for ILR or 10 years long residence if she qualifies for that sooner.

Someone said that dependants can go for ILR even after 5 years.

Someone told you incorrect information. They cannot apply for ILR based on PBS Dependent visas.