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by Lucapooka » Thu Mar 08, 2012 3:37 pm
There is nothing to indicate this. Furthermore, if you read the application from you can see that you pay 850 at the PEO but are entitled to a discount if the PBS migrant is applying at the same time. There would be no need to mention this if applications were not accepted independant of the PBS migrant.
The applicable fees
For an application made on this form, the fee is £550 for applications made by post or courier, or £850 for applications made in person at
our Public Enquiry Offices (PEO), unless the dependant is applying for leave to remain at the same time as the main applicant, when
a reduced fee is payable. reduced rate for Eligible Dependants
For this application to be considered at a reduced rate:
• the dependant must be the spouse, civil partner, unmarried or same-sex partner, or child under 18 of the main applicant.
• the dependant’s application must be made at the same time as the main applicant’s application