Thank you so much Simon. Both of our children were born in other countries (US and Japan). UKBA website says in the family of a settled person’ visa section:
"Exceptions: Your partner originally had a temporary visa as a worker(
https://www.gov.uk/remain-in-uk-family/exceptions)
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."
thus I thought my husband cannot apply for family of a settled person’ visa, is it not the case?
I was also wondering since we granted leave before July 2012, is there any transitional provisions applied for our case?
Any comments would be greatly appreciated.
Regards,