Spouse options - Main visa holder ILR LR application

[gagan1984]

Hi,
I have a long story. Hope anyone can help, please

I am applying for a ILR (long residence 10 years) next month. I came as a student in 2007, then switched to PSW in 2009. In 2010, I switched back to Student visa for my PhD. Since 2015, I am on a Tier 2 visa.
My wife came as my dependant in Jan 2012. In Nov 2012, we were blessed with a baby boy. Because of my PhD commitments, my wife went back to India with our son in April 2013 (After staying in UK for 1 year and 3 months).

After finishing my PhD, I was granted Tier 2 visa in Feb 2015. So, after 2 years of staying in India, my wife and my son came back to UK as my dependant on Tier 2.

Now I am eligible to apply for ILR (10 year long residence) next month. I have 2 questions

After getting my ILR, Do, I have to apply for a visa for my child as well (He is 4.5 years old and was born in UK) OR After my ILR, I can straightaway register him as a British citizen.

Secondly, Because my wife firstly came to UK in 2011, Can She apply for ILR straightaway (In UK continuously for 25 months now, since 2015) OR She has to apply for FLR (M)?
If she is applying for FLR (M). Would it be 2 year route or 5 year route?

I would really appreciate your time and effort.
Thanks very much in advance.
Looking forward to your reply

Dr Singh

[CR001]

After getting my ILR, Do, I have to apply for a visa for my child as well (He is 4.5 years old and was born in UK) OR After my ILR, I can straightaway register him as a British citizen.

You can register him as BC once you have your ILR BRP if your application is successful. No need for a visa or ILR for the child.

Secondly, Because my wife firstly came to UK in 2011, Can She apply for ILR straightaway (In UK continuously for 25 months now, since 2015) OR She has to apply for FLR (M)?

She has to apply on FLR(M)

If she is applying for FLR (M). Would it be 2 year route or 5 year route?

There is ONLY a 5 year route and it will be 2 x 2.5 year visas before she will qualify for ILR on Set(M).

[gagan1984]

Thanks muchly for your time and effort. Really appreciate

[gagan1984]

To apply for FLR (M) for my wife

1) Does she need to pass Life in UK test and B1/B2 English test?

2) Apart from £18600 threshold income, I have to show as a sponsor. Do I/we have to show any maintenance funds in my/our account as well?

Thanks in advance for your help

Regards,

Dr Singh

[CR001]

1. No, she only need English A2

2. No maintenance fund required, only the annual income

[gagan1984]

Thanks very much

Really appreciate

[gagan1984]

Thanks a lot. Really grateful for your valuable advice.

However, in terms of English language exam, Someone told my Mrs that she has to pass level A1.

So I am a bit confused whether she has to take A1 or A2?

Or She can undertake any out of the two?

Also to bring into your kind attention, My wife also has an IELTS certificate with 5.5 bands which she passed in 2011 (Expired now).

Thanks once again

[Casa]

A2 level English for FLR(M) became a requirement earlier this month.

[gagan1984]

Thanks a lot