ILR query for dependent

[patelmilanb1]

Hi All,

I know this is going to be very early BUT need urgent help.

I have spent 2 years from 14-06-2011 to 14-06-2013 on Tier 1 General Visa. My wife was on my dependent for the whole period. Now i have changed my visa status from Tier 1 to Tier 2 General. my visa is valid from 07-07-2013 to 06-07-2016. same goes for my dependent.

Now i will complete my 5 years to be eligible for ILR on 14-06-2016.

My wife for some family reason is willing to go to India for 6 months. I am not going because i understand that my continues 5 year period will break. I am only allowed to go out of country for only 180 days in 12months. Is this correct?

Is the same rule apply for my dependent as well. Is 5 years of continues residence period rule applied to my wife? I understand from UKBA website that my wife will be eligible for ILR if she is granted leave as a partner before 2012 and have stayed with me for 2 years. Is this correct? UKBA website also says that from April, 2016 there will be a change for ILR rules so does that mean i will be under new rule when i apply for my ILR in 2016?

Please suggest if my wife goes to India for 6 months now. will it create a problem in 2016 fro my wife to get ILR.

thanks

[iworker]

1. yes
2. No, dependents can be out for longer with valid reason, like child birth, illness, etc.
3. rules might change but information is correct as it stands today.