Dependant seeking sponsorship

[daich]

Hi. Currently my wife has a PSW VISA which I am a dependant of. I currently have employment in the tech industry and am hoping for sponsorship from my work.
Would my current status, employed +1 year and a PSW Dependant, give me any advantages or am I virtually like a foreigner looking for sponsorship for a tier 2 work visa?
Thanks for any tips!

[Lucapooka]

or am I virtually like a foreigner looking for sponsorship for a tier 2 work visa?

Yes, and would have to apply from outside the UK under all the conditions and restrictions of such applications.

A viable alternative would be to use your skills to help your wife to open a business in your field of expertise. She could switch into Tier 1 (Ent) and you could switch with her.

[daich]

Just wanted to say thanks for the help! My visa was received mid January and indeed I applied outside of the country (in the USA).
It was received in 4 weeks time (spanning winter holidays to be fair).
Just wanted to thank and confirm the advise received here!