British Citizen Spouse visa process

[prss_vel83]

Hi All,

I am holding ILR through Tier2 ICT 5 years route. My spouse and child are in PBS Dependent visa. My wife and child are living in UK since 3 years. Please help me to clarify the below queries.

1) . If I get citizenship then my dependents requires only 3 years instead of 5 years to qualify for ILR?

[Casa]

Hi All,

I am holding ILR through Tier2 ICT 5 years route. My spouse and child are in PBS Dependent visa. My wife and child are living in UK since 3 years. Please help me to clarify the below queries.

1) . If I get citizenship then my dependents requires only 3 years instead of 5 years to qualify for ILR?

No. You holding British citizenship will only be an advantage after they hold ILR, as they won't be required to wait 12 months before qualifying for BC. They still require 5 years on their current visa before they can apply for ILR.

[prss_vel83]

Thank you very much for the clarification.

How many days absent in 5 years is allowed for dependents while going to ILR?

Also while applying BC for my child, is it mandatory one of the parent should have British Citizenship (instead of just ILR)?

[prss_vel83]

Hi All,

I found the answer for my second question, would like to share.

2. Yes, IF child born outside UK then it is mandatory atleast one parent should have BC.

If anyone can answer my other query it will be helpful.

1. How many days absent in 5 years is allowed for dependents while going to ILR?