scorpio81 wrote:Thnx for your reply.!
So it means dependents who were here before July 2012, now have to wait 2 years on a FLR M visa before they can apply for settlement.? And all others for 5 years.?
Based on the Information shared on this forum I think now every one who apply for FLR (m) have to wait for 5 years no matter u came here beofre or after june 2012....
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Well, it looks like for dependents who are here before July 2012 it is two years after they switch FLR M.
Settlement under the Points Based System for dependants
Corrections are being made to enforce the intention that only dependants of individuals who qualified for settlement under the Points-Based System can apply for settlement as dependants of Points-Based System Migrants. Previously the Immigration Rules allowed dependents of those who qualified for settlement on the basis of long residence to also apply. The change will mean such dependants will need to apply for leave to remain under the 'new' rules for family members in Appendix FM before they can qualify for settlement.
This means that for PBS dependants who are applying to 'switch' into the partner of a settled person route on or after 6 April 2014 will have to apply under Appendix FM of the Rules, and will not be able to combine any leave they have accrued as a PBS dependant with leave as a Partner under Appendix FM.
There are, however, transitional provisions in place for those who were granted leave to enter or remain as the dependant of a PBS migrant prior to 9 July 2012, whose PBS partner gained indefinite leave to remain on the basis of long residence to under transitional provisions at A280 (c) apply for further leave under Part 8 of the Immigration Rules.
Where those on the transitional provision will be affected by these new changes is that they will have to complete the two years for settlement from the time they 'switch' into a spouse visa (as from 6 April 2014, they can no longer combine leave under Part 8 with leave as a PBS dependant).
Unfortunately, those PBS dependants who do not fall into this category will need to wait for five years for settlement from the time they 'switch' into a spouse visa.
- See more at:
http://www.drummondmiller.co.uk/news/20 ... EArjh.dpuf[/quote]
EXACTLY.! Thats what i read as well.
So i think the transational period is still valid but changed. Instead of counting PBS time period, dependents have to complete 2 years for ILR (only those befire July 2012).! All otgers 5 rs.![/quote]
This is why we applied by post at very last second today...instead of going thru PEO after 6th april.
Even we havnt receive BRP...we sent approval letter and I mention that soon we receive BRP we will send thru post..
I received my ILR BRP on 2nd april and got wife FLRM on 4th april yesterday. ..and sent SETM today at 13:00 hours post office said they will receive on Tuesday. ...