Tier 1 Dependant ILR - Question on 2 year rule

[gprao2010]

Hi,

Is the Tier 1 Dependant ILR eligibility rule applicable for the last two years from the date of application? Or Is it enough if its a total of 2 years over the course of dependant's stay in UK?

Example timelines:
Tier 1 Dependant Entry to UK: Jan 11, 2011
Tier 1 Main applicant Eligible to apply for ILR : 21 Aug 2014

Tier 1 Dependant Absences:
1.5 month out of UK in 2012
3 weeks out of UK during first half of 2013
Out of UK from Nov 2013 to May 2014 (7 month absence)

So if I consider the total period of stay from Jan 11, 2011 to Aug 21, 2014 it would be more than 2 years but If I consider only the last 2 years then it would be not. Please advice.

Thanks,

[dk2011]

For dependents absence should be limited and for good reason but there is no as such 180 days rule. What was the reason of absence ? e.g. if maternity then you are fine

[gprao2010]

Thanks for the response dk2011. Yes, the long absence is maternity related.