Transfer from Tier 1 (G) to spouse visa

[Skystar1]

Hi,

I have applied ILR through Tier 1 general route. I applied in last year June(2016) but still has not got any decision. Alongwith my application, I also applied my wife’s extension using point based dependent application form. She has been in the UK for last 3 years as she joined me here in UK in NOV 2014.

Now my question. I will complete my ten years in UK on 18Jan2018 so will be eligible to apply under 10 year LR route on 20th December 2017 which I want to do if my application will not be decided till then so first question should I vary my application on to LR route using same day service? Secondly and my main question, if I vary my application in December2017, do I also need to vary my wife’s application or she can still say withinn PB dependant route and wait for decision on her application. Some one told me if I vary my application to LR route, my wife will also get ILR on LR route which will be upon herself spending 10 years in the UK which means potentially another 7 years. As we know if she stays on PB dependant route she will be eligible for ILR after 2 years as she has already spent 3 years as PB dependant. Your help will be appreciated and if I chosen wrong thread, please guide me to the right thread.
Thanks

[Casa]

If you are granted ILR under the 10 year long residence route your wife will have to apply for a FLR(M) visa. This will reset her immigration clock to zero, putting her on a new 5 year route to settlement....unless she reaches 10 year residence before the end of her 5 year period under FLR(M). She can't remain as a PBS Dependent.

In addition to the visa fee, she will also need to pay the £500 IHS surcharge and meet the A2 level English requirement.