Hi All, I can confirm that the TIER 2 Dependent (PBS) does not have to apply, when the main applicant is switching sponsors, for another VISA until his/her leave expires. I have confirmed the same when I spoke to the UKVI helpline member on 3 separate occasions. Also the reply from the UKVI personne...

Hi All, I have a similar situation where me (TIER 2 General) and my wife (TIER 2 Dependent) have VISAs with validity till Feb 2017. However, I am changing my employer and am applying for new TIER 2 General VISA. Should my wife apply with me as well or could she wait till Feb 2017? There are suggesti...

Hi Everybody,

I have a doubt regarding the immigration health surcharge. Do I need to pay the immigration health surcharge, as the gov.uk mentions that you may have to pay the same in addition to your visa application fee.

Could someone clarify this please.

Thanks & Regards

Thank you.

Also a generic doubt. TIER 2 (Dependent) members could also apply for ILR after 5 years, right? Or do they have wait a couple of years before applying for the same?

Thank you the reply.

Here is the link to the post that I had mentioned earlier.

http://www.immigrationboards.com/uk-tie ... 69661.html

Thanks & Regards

Dear Members, I am currently on TIER 2 General VISA sponsored by my current employer that is valid till Jan 2017. My wife, who is a TIER 2 Dependent under me, also has the same validity. I have gone through a lot of posts which mentions that the dependent does not have to apply with me, if I am swit...