Visa granted date and travel date difference

[mirza82]

Hi

Back with two more questions please.

My Scenario

I am on Tier 2 visa and my ILR is due in August 2017.

My initial Tier 2 Visa was granted on first week of July 2012 from Pakistan but I travelled to UK on last week of August 2012.

Question 1: According to above time scale I travelled about 3 weeks after my visa was granted. Now, Will I be OK to apply for my ILR or do I have to apply for 3 weeks extension to be eligible for ILR.

I personally think I will be fine but my main concern is about my wife.

My wife's Scenario

My wife's initial Tier 2 Dependent Visa was granted along with me on first week of July 2012 from Pakistan but she travelled to UK on last week of November 2012. which is about 4 months difference.

Question 2: Do I have to apply for my wife's (dependent) extension for about 4 - 5 months to be eligible for ILR or she will be OK and she can apply for ILR with me.

If you need more clarification then please do ask me.

Kind Regards

[CR001]

It is really important that you state exact date in 2012 that the visas were APPLIED for and date they were issued from. The rules changed in July, so depending on your dates, will depend on the advice give.

Question 1: According to above time scale I travelled about 3 weeks after my visa was granted. Now, Will I be OK to apply for my ILR or do I have to apply for 3 weeks extension to be eligible for ILR.

I personally think I will be fine but my main concern is about my wife.

You can apply within 28 days before the visa issue date of your first visa.

My wife's Scenario

My wife's initial Tier 2 Dependent Visa was granted along with me on first week of July 2012 from Pakistan but she travelled to UK on last week of November 2012. which is about 4 months difference.

Question 2: Do I have to apply for my wife's (dependent) extension for about 4 - 5 months to be eligible for ILR or she will be OK and she can apply for ILR with me.

You need to answer the first question I have asked before anyone can advise.

[mirza82]

Thank you for your reply.

Please find dates details below

My Visa granted date: 03/07/2012
My Travel date: 26/08/2012
current Visa Expiry date: 16/08/2017

My wife's Visa granted date: 03/07/2012
My wife's Travel Date: 30/11/2012
My wife's current Visa Expiry date: 16/08/2017

Thank you

Kind Regards

[CR001]

Your wife only requires 2 years residence to qualify for ILR. She can apply with you provided she meets all the requirements, including the recently changed absence limits of no more than 180 days absence per year.