Tier 2 to ILR dependent guidance

[Arham]

Dear all,

My Tier 2 visa started in Aug 2013. I will be applying for my ILR this July. I have a few questions. Kindly guide me;

1) My wife joined me in June 2015 (2 years after my Tier 2 started). If she applies for ILR dependence with me this July, will her 5 years start again from scratch?
2) If she does not apply for ILR dependence with me, can she get an extension on Tier 2 for 2 more years? Also what if I change my employer after my ILR? How will that affect my wife's visa status, will she still get a Tier 2 dependent status or not?

Your response will be highly appreciated.

Kind regards

[CR001]

1) My wife joined me in June 2015 (2 years after my Tier 2 started). If she applies for ILR dependence with me this July, will her 5 years start again from scratch?

Yes, if she switches to ILR dependent on form FLR(M), her clock will reset to zero and she will have to wait another 5 years (2 x 2.5 year visas) before she can apply for ILR.

2) If she does not apply for ILR dependence with me, can she get an extension on Tier 2 for 2 more years? Also what if I change my employer after my ILR? How will that affect my wife's visa status, will she still get a Tier 2 dependent status or not?

She can apply for a PBS Dependent visa extension, the rules allow it. She is dependent on you not your employer. She will get a 3 year extension as Tier 2 dependent.

[Arham]

Thank you very much for quick reply.

I will apply for my ILR this july and will apply for wife's tier 2 extension next year.

Kind regards