Switching from Tier 2 dependant to Tier 2 general

[Samon t]

Hi,

I'm currently in the UK under Tier 2 (General) dependant visa. I've been working for my current employer for the past 6 months and they are ready to sponsor me so that I can switch to Tier 2 General visa.

I believe I'll have to apply from my home country for this. Could someone please advice me if a Resident Labour Market Test would be required in my case as I'm already working for my employer . Any help is much appreciated.

Many thanks !!!

[manci]

yes, RLMT will be required unless an exemption applies (shortage occupation, high earner). Also, your sponsor will have to obtain a restricted CoS for you (monthly cycle)

[Samon t]

Thank you so much Manci for the quick reply.
I have have got one more query regarding ILR !!!!
I have been currently living in the UK for the past two years under the Tier 2 Dependant Visa and my Husband under the Tier 2 General Visa. Now I am planning to switch to my visa to Tier 2 General so that my husband can become my Dependant. I was wondering whether my husband’s past years(Tier 2 General) be counted for ILR or it will it start once again when he switch to Tier 2 dependant. Any help will be much appreciated.

Many Thanks !!!!!

[manci]

Thank you so much Manci for the quick reply.
I have have got one more query regarding ILR !!!!
I have been currently living in the UK for the past two years under the Tier 2 Dependant Visa and my Husband under the Tier 2 General Visa. Now I am planning to switch to my visa to Tier 2 General so that my husband can become my Dependant. I was wondering whether my husband’s past years(Tier 2 General) be counted for ILR or it will it start once again when he switch to Tier 2 dependant. Any help will be much appreciated.
when your husband switches to being your dependant he will be eligible for ILR after 5 years from the date of switching.

Many Thanks !!!!!

[Samon t]

Hi Manci,
Thank you again for the quick reply. It is very much appreciated. If my Husband's years count from the date of switching i believe it will be the same for me as well. Am I right ?!

[manci]

Hi Manci,
Thank you again for the quick reply. It is very much appreciated. If my Husband's years count from the date of switching i believe it will be the same for me as well. Am I right ?!

for you it will be 5 years from the time you arrive in the UK on your T2G visa provided you meet the requirements, e.g. salary

[Samon t]

Thank you so much Manci for helping me.. Really Appreciated .. !!!