Difficulty in Obtaining Short-Term Dependent Visa for Tier 2 Worker

[Aly_Ghazanfar]

I am a Pakistani national on a Tier 2 Skilled Worker visa in the UK with a 5-year Certificate of Sponsorship. I am facing difficulties applying for a dependent visa for my family. The UK government website is not allowing me to apply for a one or two-year dependent visa due to financial constraints.

I understand that typically, dependent visas are issued for the same duration as the main applicant's visa. However, due to financial limitations, I cannot afford the fees associated with a 5-year dependent visa for my family at this time.

Are there any alternative options or exemptions to obtain a shorter dependent visa, such as one or two years? Has anyone encountered similar challenges and found a solution?

I would greatly appreciate any advice, guidance, or recommendations from immigration experts or individuals who have been in a similar situation.

Thank you for your time and assistance.

[vinny]

No. SW 36.1.(a) specifies the dependants’ duration.

[Aly_Ghazanfar]

Thank You,
Is there any workaround available in this case? Can the solicitor prepare some exception to get one year or two-year visa for the family

[CR001]

Thank You,
Is there any workaround available in this case? Can the solicitor prepare some exception to get one year or two-year visa for the family

There isn't. A depedents visa is based on the immigration rules and the main visa holder visa length. A solicitor can't change that and what you describe as exceptional is not exceptional. The costs are publicly available on the ukvi website, visa applicants need to plan accordingly.