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joepr
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by joepr » Mon Jun 19, 2023 3:50 pm
Hi All,
My spouse will be eligible to apply for ILR this December 2023 and our child and myself are currently on Skilled Worker dependent visa expiring on Dec'23. We will be eligible for ILR only in Jan 2025. Appreciate if you could tell me what type of visa should we apply when the primary holder applies for an ILR? Thanks
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by meself2 » Mon Jun 19, 2023 3:53 pm
The fact that primary visa holder applied for ILR means nothing for you.
When she will get ILR, you will be able to apply for a dependent visa once again (and get a 3 year extension).
Not sure what's the best way to handle it - other members will contribute.
Not a qualified immigration adviser. Use links and references given to gain confirmation and/or extra information.
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by zimba » Mon Jun 19, 2023 6:21 pm
joepr wrote: ↑Mon Jun 19, 2023 3:50 pm
Hi All,
My spouse will be eligible to apply for ILR this December 2023 and our child and myself are currently on Skilled Worker dependent visa expiring on Dec'23. We will be eligible for ILR only in Jan 2025. Appreciate if you could tell me what type of visa should we apply when the primary holder applies for an ILR? Thanks
No effect on your visas. They remain valid until expiry as normal. You need to apply to extend before your visa expiry date, under 'skilled worker dependant' visa
Advice is given based on my personal research and experience only. Do NOT contact me via private message for immigration advice
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joepr
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by joepr » Mon Jun 19, 2023 10:08 pm
Thank you. So I can use my spouse ILR application reference number for our visa extension? Thanks.
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by zimba » Mon Jun 19, 2023 11:32 pm
joepr wrote: ↑Mon Jun 19, 2023 10:08 pm
Thank you. So I can use my spouse ILR application reference number for our visa extension? Thanks.
You do not need to use any references. UKVI has all your data
Advice is given based on my personal research and experience only. Do NOT contact me via private message for immigration advice
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by joepr » Tue Jun 20, 2023 8:53 am
Thank you
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by joepr » Fri Jul 14, 2023 10:45 am
Instead of applying for 3 years visa extension, is there any option to apply for just 2 years visa extension as we will be eligible for ILR after 2 years? Thanks
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by CR001 » Fri Jul 14, 2023 10:48 am
joepr wrote: ↑Fri Jul 14, 2023 10:45 am
Instead of applying for 3 years visa extension, is there any option to apply for just 2 years visa extension as we will be eligible for ILR after 2 years? Thanks
No you can't apply for 2 years. The immigration rules state that it is a 3 year extension for PBS dependents if the main PBS visa holder has obtained ilr. There is no discretion to apply for a lesser duration as the caseworkers must follow the immigration rules.
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by joepr » Fri Jul 14, 2023 10:52 am
Thank you!
