ILR continuous period

[Sai0055]

Hi Everyone,

Me and My wife both entered UK 5 years back as tier2 general main applicants. In the 2 year my wife switched her visa from tier 2 general main applicant to my dependent(I.e tier 2 general dependent).

I now got my ILR last month. I am planning to apply ILR for my wife aswell, As she completed her 5 years stay in UK.

I heard from few friends saying her 5 year continuous period broke and won’t qualify for ILR on 5 year stay. As she’s was not dependent all 5 years. Her meter would have reset to zero when she switched from tier 2general main applicant to dependent.

Please could someone guide me on the above Thanks in advance.

[vinny]

I heard from few friends saying her 5 year continuous period broke and won’t qualify for ILR on 5 year stay. As she’s was not dependent all 5 years. Her meter would have reset to zero when she switched from tier 2general main applicant to dependent.

That’s correct.

[Sai0055]

I heard from few friends saying her 5 year continuous period broke and won’t qualify for ILR on 5 year stay. As she’s was not dependent all 5 years. Her meter would have reset to zero when she switched from tier 2general main applicant to dependent.

That’s correct.

Thanks @vinny

Is this in immigration rules somewhere?

I searched and couldn’t find any in gov site.

Please help me to find this Thanks

[Sai0055]

Can she apply for ILR as my dependent?

I think this should be fine as it dint say anywhere that 5 years after July 2012 should be on same category tier.

Please try and help on this.

[vinny]

Please chick on my above link for further information. 319E(d)(ii) applies.