As long the child is not leading an independent life, child 18+ can simply extend the PBS dep visa after 2023 if need be. The child can apply ILR when the other parent qualifies for ILR also as @CR001 said. Page 16 onwards: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/...

The child can only apply for 10 years long reaidenc rule if they have 10 years LEGAL residence, ie visas for the whole 10 years. It is not only about residence. A PBS dependent who is still dependent on parents after age 18 can still apply for and extension or ilr when the other parent does. Unclea...

What visa your friend’s partner has? Limited leave to remain (30 months) What visa is the child on? Pbs dependent tier 2 How did your friend get ILR? Pbs tier 2 general Background history: Partner moved to uk on students visa in 2010. My friend and child joined him in 2011 All 3 of them got 2 years...

The child can apply for ILR only when your friend’s partner is eligible and does apply for ILR also. Thank you so much for your reply. Much appreciated. Child will turn 18 before my friend’s partner becomes eligible for Ilr. Their biggest concern is, would the child be required to leave the country...

Hi, my friend has got settled status(Ilr) in uk. Partner has limited leave and child (under 18) born outside uk lived in uk for 10 years has dependent visa on my friend’s status. Is the child eligible to apply for Ilr based on 10 year long residency? Partner cannot make application along with the ch...