Switching from Tier 2 General to ILR dependent

[shariq]

Hi,

My wife has Tier 2 General for last 3 years but she has resigned at her work and today was her last working day. We are now looking to make her switch from Tier 2 General to dependent visa on the basis that I hold an ILR (Issued Oct'16).

However, I am confused about the about the category/form she needs to apply in as both "PBS Dependent" and "FLR(M)" seems to be applicable.

"PBS Dependent" guidance suggests that even though I have ILR, I will be considered as tier 2 General (my visa status before ILR).

FLR(M) suggests that if if I hold ILR then my wife should apply using FLR(M) route.

Please suggest the route applicable in this scenario.

[zimba]

How did you get ILR ? Were you a PBS migrant or applied via Long Residence ?

[shariq]

How did you get ILR ? Were you a PBS migrant or applied via Long Residence ?

Hi,

I was on Tier 2 General - applied for ILR under 5 year route.

[CR001]

If your wife has her own Tier 2 General visa and is NOT here as YOUR dependent on PBS, then she cannot apply for PBS Dependent now as you do not hold Tier 2 General.

Her only option is FLR(M).

[shariq]

If your wife has her own Tier 2 General visa and is NOT here as YOUR dependent on PBS, then she cannot apply for PBS Dependent now as you do not hold Tier 2 General.

Her only option is FLR(M).

Thank you.
But could you help me understand the point 2 of page 4 of the PSB Guidance where it states that

"the spouse or partner of a person with indefinite leave to remain or British Citizenship who last
held leave in Tier 1, 2, or 5 of the Points Based System and you do not yet qualify for indefinite
leave to remain;"


https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/s ... n_2017.pdf

[CR001]

That is ONLY relevant IF she was in the UK as a Tier 2 General DEPENDENT already, before you got ILR and BC. Based on your post, she does NOT hold a Tier 2 General Dependent visa but is the main visa holder of her OWN Tier 2 General visa.

[shariq]

That is ONLY relevant IF she was in the UK as a Tier 2 General DEPENDENT already, before you got ILR and BC. Based on your post, she does NOT hold a Tier 2 General Dependent visa but is the main visa holder of her OWN Tier 2 General visa.

Thanks a lot. Yes, she currently holds her own Tier 2 General Visa and has never been a dependent.
Thanks I will now go ahead and apply under FLR(M).
Is there any DOs/Don't for FLR(M) you may like to suggest?

Thanks again CROO1

[CR001]

Read the form, particularly the documents HO expect to see, examples on page 62/63 roughly.

Make sure you submit 6 months worth of payslips and bank statements to prove you meet the financial requirement.

A2 English needed for spouse or UKVI red route NARIC if overseas degree.

Make sure your accommodation is sufficient and you have the required documents.

Ask question in this topic if you are unsure of anything, no matter how trivial you think it is. Better safe than sorry.

Edit : you can apply in person or by post. Postal can take a few months.

[shariq]

Read the form, particularly the documents HO expect to see, examples on page 62/63 roughly.

Make sure you submit 6 months worth of payslips and bank statements to prove you meet the financial requirement.

A2 English needed for spouse or UKVI red route NARIC if overseas degree.

Make sure your accommodation is sufficient and you have the required documents.

Ask question in this topic if you are unsure of anything, no matter how trivial you think it is. Better safe than sorry.

Edit : you can apply in person or by post. Postal can take a few months.

She has done Masters from a UK University - does she still need to do A2 English ?

PS: I haven't gone through the FLR(M) guidance document yet - I am sure, there will be lots of questions I will have.

Appreciate your help.

[Casa]

Read the form, particularly the documents HO expect to see, examples on page 62/63 roughly.

Make sure you submit 6 months worth of payslips and bank statements to prove you meet the financial requirement.

A2 English needed for spouse or UKVI red route NARIC if overseas degree.

Make sure your accommodation is sufficient and you have the required documents.

Ask question in this topic if you are unsure of anything, no matter how trivial you think it is. Better safe than sorry.

Edit : you can apply in person or by post. Postal can take a few months.

She has done Masters from a UK University - does she still need to do A2 English ? Not required.

PS: I haven't gone through the FLR(M) guidance document yet - I am sure, there will be lots of questions I will have.

Appreciate your help.