Can I apply as a dependent for ILR?

[giftofspeed]

My wife is eligible for her ILR application. I have my own HSMP for over 2 years now. Can I include myself as a dependant in my wife's ILR application?

Someone told me that I may have to reenter UK as my wife's dependent otherwise I'll have to wait for a couple years until I become eligible for my own ILR

Thanks for your time

[vinny]

My wife is eligible for her ILR application. I have my own HSMP for over 2 years now. Can I include myself as a dependant in my wife's ILR application?

No. Only people with leave as dependants may be included with the main applicant.

Someone told me that I may have to reenter UK as my wife's dependent otherwise I'll have to wait for a couple years until I become eligible for my own ILR

Yes, unless she's applying for SET(O) under Long residence.

[Cisadi]

Hello Venny

Just to confirm,

Does this mean that my wife who is in the UK as my dependent since 2007 can apply with me in the same SET(O) form ?

I 'll be completing my five years (3 years work permit + 2 years Tier 1) soon and would like to apply for ILR under Tier 1 along with my wife and son in the same form if it is possible at all.

Hope you are able to assist. Thanks.

[vinny]

Possible.

If child was born in the UK, then see also baby to born 20 days before applying for ILR - need advice.

[Cisadi]

Thanks Vinny,

Do I need to provide any additional documents for my wife ?