Skilled worker visa Primary to dependent conversion

[Pravallika]

Hi, I am on skilled worker visa. But due to some personal things wish to resign for a job. My husband who is now on dependent got a job offer who is ready to sponsor. Then I will be moves to dependent skilled worker visa. My question is, does both my Primary skilled worker visa tenure and dependent skilled worker tenure combine for ILR? Please explain

[CR001]

does both my Primary skilled worker visa tenure and dependent skilled worker tenure combine for ILR?

No, not for ILR based in 5 years residence. You need 5 years as primary skilled worker visa holder or 5 years as dependent visa holder. Your 5 year ILR clock resets to zero when you change categories

You cannot mix the two visa categories to make up 5 years.