Time period a dependant can stay out of UK

[Pirnawaz]

Hi there,

Apologies if this has been asked before but I need to know if my wife is on a dependant visa, is there a maximum number of days she can stay out of UK for? her status is PBS Dependant (further leave to remain).

I asked this as when I applied for my ILR from Tier 1 (General) there was a time limit of 180 days.

I thank you all in advance for your help.

Nawaz

[Pirnawaz]

I have read through this link but have not been able to find if there is any limit to days

http://www.immigrationboards.com/viewtopic.php?t=114832

[deleted_user]

180 days as per http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/visas ... ettlement/

Because if she leavs UK for >180 days she will break her continuous period of residence condition for ILR and become no longer eligible to apply for ILR after 5 years under PBS dependent and wont be able to extend further under PBS dependent category. Think ahead, about the future.

[vinny]

That link is applicable to the main PBS holder. I'm not sure if it's also applicable to PBS dependants.

[Pirnawaz]

Thank you for the responses so far, does the 180 day time limit apply to dependants qualifying for indefinite leave to remain on the 2 year route as well?