ILR - Am I eligible to apply?

[t_satish]

Hello Forum friends,

Moved into UK on 26/06/2011 via TIER 2 ICT Short term
On 25/6/2012 changed my visa to TIER 2 ICT Long term for 2 years valid until 2014
On 20/6/2014 extended my TIER 2 ICT Long term for 3 years valid until June 2017
On 02/4/2016 moved my visa to TIER 2 General Dependent (as my wife got her visa on Aug 2015 - TIER 2 General Visa sponsored).

Technically I have finished 5 years in UK and in this 5 years the max I have stayed out of the country is only 20 days and not further.

I do understand I cant apply for a ILR with my TIER 2 ICT visa (as applied after April 2011), but then as per ILR rules I have stayed her for more than 5 years (5 years ICT + Remaining time on Dependent visa).

Can anyone advise, am I elgible to apply or do I need to wait until my wife gets her ILR?

As well, my wife has been dependent and now moved to TIER 2 general, is she elgible to apply for ILR now?

PS - on a side note, heard a news that ILR are going to be stopped in 2020, is this true, is there any article anyone can guide if this true?

I searched couldnt find... thanks for your time.

[baddy]

Why did you change your visa to a dependant visa when you have just two months to complete 5 years as the main applicant? ... May be if you give the full story, someone might be able to give you the right advice.

But I am a bit amazed at you switching to a dependant when you have two years to complete 5 years, unless you know within your heart that your initial leave cannot be used for ILR.

[CR001]

YOU need 5 years in the PBS Dependent category to qualify for ILR. Your clock reset when you switched to dependent status. You will qualify for ILR in 2021

Your WIFE needs 5 years as Tier 2 G visa holder to qualify for ILR. Your wife will qualify for ILR in 2020.

You cannot combine different visa categories to make up 5 years residence for ILR.

PS - on a side note, heard a news that ILR are going to be stopped in 2020, is this true, is there any article anyone can guide if this true?

Best not to believe everything you "hear".

[Petaltop]

Why did you change your visa to a dependant visa when you have just two months to complete 5 years as the main applicant? ...

Your clock reset when you switched to depe.

I don't think his ILR clock ever started on the ICT visa. Manci said it no longer lead to settlement from 2010.


EDIT - This sticky of Q&As, is sticky on the Tier 2 board about the dates.
http://www.immigrationboards.com/uk-tie ... 98916.html

[CR001]

Why did you change your visa to a dependant visa when you have just two months to complete 5 years as the main applicant? ...

Your clock reset when you switched to depe.

I don't think his ILR clock ever started on the ICT visa. Manci said it no longer lead to settlement from 2010.

Correct, should read the dates more closely