Visa route change by mistake

[Minamohajer]

I initially arrived in the UK on a dependent visa. Five months before completing my five years in the UK and being eligible for ILR, my husband obtained his ILR. Consequently, I applied for a spouse visa and was granted it. However, upon applying for ILR, I was informed that I would need to wait another five years due to changing my visa route. I wasn’t aware that I should have extended my dependent visa instead of switching to the spouse visa. Is there any way to rectify this mistake? Waiting for another five years is incredibly painful.

[zimba]

It may be possible to switch back: indefinite-leave-to-remain/combination- ... l#p2143081

[Minamohajer]

Thank you Zimba, are you a lawyer, if yes can I have a contact number. If no, do you know a very good lawyer for this matter please?

[meself2]

We cannot provide or advertise any services of lawyers here. You're essentially taking advice from strangers on the internet about a legal professional.

[zimba]

Thank you Zimba, are you a lawyer, if yes can I have a contact number. If no, do you know a very good lawyer for this matter please?

You do not need a lawyer. They have no magical powers as any attempts at immigration must be supported by the immigration rules. I provided the reasoning for how the rules allow you to switch back