ILR Dependent and Children Visa Route

[J2O]

Hi All,

I need some help regarding which Visa i should go for my dependent and children. Here is a brief about my immigration history.

I got ILR in 2016 through Long term residency and my last visa status before going to ILR was Tier 1 Entrepreneur. My wife came in UK in Feb 2012. She had two children from her previous marriage, who also came in UK as my dependents in Aug 2012. I had PSW visa at the time they arrived in UK. I changed my Visa to Tier 1 Entrepreneur in 2013 and all my dependent also granted dependent visa at that time

1- Although my wife came when there was 2 year route for Dependent ILR but I believe as I have changed my immigration status to ILR through Long term residency, she will require to apply for spouse Visa and complete 5 years on spouse visa before she is eligible for ILR. Is that right?

2- I am confused to which Visa route i should go for the children. As they have visa till November 2017 and they will complete 5 years by that time. Should i apply for their ILR or should i need to go for dependent visa for them. They are under 18 at the moment.

Your response will be really appreciated especially regarding children.

Many thanks,

[CR001]

1- Although my wife came when there was 2 year route for Dependent ILR but I believe as I have changed my immigration status to ILR through Long term residency, she will require to apply for spouse Visa and complete 5 years on spouse visa before she is eligible for ILR. Is that right?

Correct yes.

2- I am confused to which Visa route i should go for the children. As they have visa till November 2017 and they will complete 5 years by that time. Should i apply for their ILR or should i need to go for dependent visa for them. They are under 18 at the moment.

Same route as mother.

[J2O]

Thanks for quick reply

[vinny]

FLR(M) for wife and children.