Hi,
I am here in UK as Tier -1 general Dependant visa which expires on Aug 26th 2014.
And My husband will be going for ILR though premium service 6th Aug 2014.
My husband Visa details:
Tier -1 (Visa date):26/08/2009
Tier -1 extension (visa date): 20/08/2012
Tier -1 visa expiry date: 26/08/14
My Visa details: visa granted date: 07/01/2013
Entry date into UK: 10/06/2013
Expiry date:26/08/2014
I do not qualify for the ILR at the same time as my Husband- Because I got the entry clearance visa after July 2012 and will not complete qualifying 5 year residential period.
Please advise on which visa do I have to extend my stay (PBS Dependent Visa or FLR (M)) ?
I'm meeting requirements for both applications.
1. we have funds maintained 695 for more than 90 days period.
2. I have Masters studied in Uk - English Language requirement proof
3. Income proof incase of FLR - more than £18,600.
When I check in UKVI
https://www.gov.uk/remain-in-uk-family/exceptions, they said If your partner was in the UK on a temporary visa before settling or becoming a British citizen, you may have to apply as a ‘dependant’ (partner) in their original visa category. according to this I have to use PBS Dependant.
But PBS is more expensive than FLR, SO IF I can use FLR-M I would prefer this.
But according to forums FLR-M also OK, But When I called UKVI they telling that I should use PBS Dep form.
So , I'm confused PBS dependent or FLR -M ??
Any help is greatly appreciated. Please can anybody advice me?
Thanks,
Tir