I am currently waiting for British Citizenship (on the basis of 10 years Long residence and 1 year ILR). My wife joined me in June 2011 from South Asia on a Work Permit dependent visa. She was transferred to Tier 2 dependent in February 2013 and then to FLR(M) in April 2014 after I received my ILR in November 2013.
When I applied for ILR long residence in July 2013, I had no idea that I would end up waiting for 5 years (from the time of FLRM and NOT when she arrived in UK) for my wife's ILR/BC. I was stupid enough to think that 2.5 years would apply but did not confirm whether this would apply to my case. I am a qualified Chartered Engineer and have had international visits/and brief work experiences in my last 8 years profession. I have had several offers from other countries mostly both European and non European countries due to my experience. The offers are based on 3 years contracts. However I am not sure what should I do. Whether this would cause issues for my wife's' visa extension and eventual ILR/BC. The fact is that we want to live together whether here or abroad.
So the question to gurus is really, what is the best way forward apart from waiting till Apr 2019 when she gets her ILR/BC. the opportunities I am getting now may not be there by then
Couple of scenarios I have in mind, If I was to go abroad on my own, how would it effect her chances of ILR/BC? If she moves out with me and her FLRM expires, how would she re-enter after my contract abroad finishes. Would she have to apply again as FLRM? Can she renew her FLRM before it expires by returning to UK?