PBS dependant extension Form and IHS query

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Hi Experts,

I have recently got an ILR for myself by keeping the spouse visa category as PBS dependant leave to remain as she came to UK last November and not eligible for ILR obviously. However, in view of applying ILR for my spouse in the future, Could you please help me in understanding on the below clarifications

a) Should i need to apply for FLR (M) for my spouse to change the visa category PBS dependant leave to remain. Currently, the PBS dependent leave to remain visa validity is until Mar 2018.As I understands, FLR (M) issues the visa with the duration of 30 months which would be until Jan 2018 if applying now which doesnt make much difference over the period of stay as both the types of visa can be extended presumably.
b) If its an optional, do we have any advantages of being staying with FLR (M) issued visa over the PBS dependant leave to Remain visa when it comes to ILR application to be made in the future.
c) If I am applying now for FLR (M) in case, would the period of stay over PBS dependant leave to remain be reset to 0 and fresh 5 years cycle starts from the date of FLR (M) visa issue?

Apologies if this questions answers already in the forum, it would be great to share the links also to that relevant post if available.

[CR001]

a) Should i need to apply for FLR (M) for my spouse to change the visa category PBS dependant leave to remain. Currently, the PBS dependent leave to remain visa validity is until Mar 2018.As I understands, FLR (M) issues the visa with the duration of 30 months which would be until Jan 2018 if applying now which doesnt make much difference over the period of stay as both the types of visa can be extended presumably.

If you obtained ILR based on 5 years residence with PBS visa, then your spouse can remain as a PBS Dep and she does not have to switch to FLR(M).

b) If its an optional, do we have any advantages of being staying with FLR (M) issued visa over the PBS dependant leave to Remain visa when it comes to ILR application to be made in the future.

Makes no difference unless she is a doctor or dentist in training. Both visas are a 5 year route to ILR and both will require an extension. Only advantage I can see is that FLR(M) is a cheaper visa and you don't have the £18,600pa financial requirement to meet. What category of PBS Dep is she (Tier 1, Tier 2 G, Tier 2 ICT......)?

c) If I am applying now for FLR (M) in case, would the period of stay over PBS dependant leave to remain be reset to 0 and fresh 5 years cycle starts from the date of FLR (M) visa issue?

If she switches to FLR(M), she will have to start her qualifying period again from zero and wait 5 years from date of issue of FLR(M). She will need English A1 test certificate, you need to meet the financial requirements as well.

[llc332]

Hello All,

I got my ILR through Tier 2 ICT route and subsequently acquired British Citizenship

could you please clarify the below queries to extend the stay for my wife through the PBS dependant route.

a) Which online form to be used . I tried in www.visa4uk.fco.gov.uk website where i do not find the respective category to be selected from the list. could you please provide if any other online link available or what should be the right category to be selected in the visa4uk website.

b) After the form is submitted, How and Where the supporting documents needs to be sent across

c) Should 'Applying alone' option to be selected in the 'calculate your immigration health surcharge' webpage to find out the IHS charge?

Kindly help.

Thanks

[CR001]

a) If she is applying from outside the UK, she has to apply for a spouse visa (will reset her clock to zero and a new 5 years residence period) based on you being a British citizen and not PBS Dependent. The link you have posted is for applications abroad.

b) Depends where you are applying from.

c) Yes. But she can't extend a visa from outside the UK.

[llc332]

Thank you for your response

She will be applying from UK. If this is the case, could you please clarify the below

a) Which online form to be used . I tried in www.visa4uk.fco.gov.uk website where i do not find the respective category to be selected from the list. could you please provide if any other online link available or what should be the right category to be selected in the visa4uk website.

b) After the form is submitted, How and Where the supporting documents needs to be sent across

c) Should 'Applying alone' option to be selected in the 'calculate your immigration health surcharge' webpage to find out the IHS charge?

Thanks

[CR001]

a) Easy to find on Google https://visas-immigration.service.gov.u ... nt-partner

b) The online process will tell you where to send it.

c) Yes

[llc332]

Thank you for your help