Gap between primary and dependent ILR eligibility

[jinn_baba]

Hi,
I will be eligible for an ILR based on Tier 2 General in April, 2018. However my dependents won't be until June 2019. Current Extended visa on our BRP is valid till end of March, 2019. As you see there's a gap between dependent's visa expiry and their ILR eligibility in June, 2019. Questions are:
- Can they stay on Tier 2 Dependent Visa if I get an ILR?
- Will I have to file another visa extension for them to cover off two months difference?
- Will any of above reset their 5 year counter?

Thanks much.

[vinny]

Yes.
Yes. But may vary applications to SET(O) if they are undecided when eligible for ILR.
No.

[jinn_baba]

Thanks Vinny!

Tier 2 extension last time took about a month which means they may not be able to vary their application as there still would be a month or so remains in ILR eligibility..

[iworker]

If the extension comes through before she qualifies for ilr, then she has to apply ilr separately. No way around it

[jinn_baba]

If the extension comes through before she qualifies for ilr, then she has to apply ilr separately. No way around it

Thanks.

[CR001]

You should be aware that your dependent has to apply for a 3 year extension and pay IHS and visa fee accordingly.

[jinn_baba]

You should be aware that your dependent has to apply for a 3 year extension and pay IHS and visa fee accordingly.

Thanks. Yes, that's what I was afraid of but no way around it seems like.