ILR queries - Please help

[RadheRadhe]

Hi All

I am currently on Tier1 General and my two dependants are on Tier1 dependent and all of us have valid visa till October 2014. I have completed 5 years in Uk (as WP+Tier1), my wife has also completed 2 years, my daughter was born here and we all are elligible for ILR now.

Queries:
a) Is it possible for only me to apply for ILR and my dependents can stay on current Tier1 (PBS) Dependent Visa?
b) Will they be able to travel from/to UK on current visa after I have changed my visa to ILR?
c) I can't find any PEO appointment for 2 dependents, any help would be appreciated?
d) What is current ILR fee for a postal application only for a DEPENDENT? Is it same as for main applicant i.e. £1377?
e) I am currently working as a contractor since 2012 and was on a permanenet job earlier for 4 years. My company year hasn't finished so no corporation tax has been filed yet, will that be an issue? I have VAT transactions in my business account, will case worker do additional checks since I am contractor for an year only and working as a director of Limited company?

I'd really appreciate your help. Please give pointers to book apointment as well.

Many Thanks
Radhe

[wpilr_nov12]

Because both you and your wife are eligible to apply for ILR, and your child was UK born, you need to be looking for appointment with 1 dependent. Once you get your ILR, your child will 'Register' as a British citizen - his birth certificate and your ILR approval are only proof required, besides the customary. From there on the child goes on to get passport. It took me about a month and a week for the entire process for my two kids earlier this year.

[RadheRadhe]

Thanks wpilr_nov12 for your reply.

I want to keep same visa status for my child as of mine so I am thinking of getting ILR and not citizenship.

Can you please advise on other queries if you know please? As you area a GURU so I expect you can advice in right direction Cheers

[wpilr_nov12]

In that case, your dependents do not need to do anything immediately, or until their current visa expires - they don't necessarily need to apply for ILR. But definitely apply for extension or ILR at a later time during validity of current visa.

Will they face any difficulties travelling on Dep visa once you have ILR, not sure - this is a relatively new arrangement.

[RadheRadhe]

Thanks again, please can you advise on d) & e) as well if you know.

[RadheRadhe]

Anyone please reply to my queries