Switching from dependent to Tier 2 (Employer Sponsered) Visa

[northampton2014]

Hi everyone,

I was previously on Post study Work visa (expired recently) . My wife has got Tier 2 (Employer Sponsored) Visa therefore I switched to dependent visa. My query is Can I switch to Tier 2 (Employer Sponsored) visa if my employer agrees to provide me the necessary sponsorship (keeping in mind at present I am on dependent visa) ???
I would really appreciate your views on my query.
Many thanks

[manci]

yes, you can change from PBS dependant status to T2G but will need to apply from your home country with a restricted CoS

[northampton2014]

Thanks for your reply. At present I am in UK, do I still need to apply from my home country to qualify for Tier2 (Employer sponsred) visa or can I apply from within UK. Thanks

[manci]

you need to apply from home country

[Eastern star]

you need to apply from home country

I had a very similar situation in year 2011. We had to go out of UK to apply.
We came to the UK on my husband's Tier 2 general visa for a year in 2010, I was my husband's dependent, then I found a job with sponsorship. In 2011,we went out of the country and applied again. This time I am Tier2 general main applicant, and my husband is my dependant. I am about to extend my soon this year, just want to check if anyone knows when can we apply for ILR, five years count from 2010 or 2011 please??

Regards

[manci]

if you meet the requirements you will be eligibly for ILR after the date you arrived back in the UK as a T2 migrant (2011)