Applying via MN1 and flying outside UK

[ashehzi]

Good Morning all,

Scenario is as follows:

1. Father Status: ILR - September 2015
2. Mother Status: ILR - September 2015
3. Son: Both on 31-12-2013 in UK when both parents were on Tier 1 General. He has Tier 1 General Dependent Visa valid till May 2017.
4. Travel Plans: We have travel plans in December 2015 to fly outside UK.

AFAIK, if we don't apply for MN1, our son can fly with us on his existing visa i.e. Tier 1 General Dependent with parents having ILR. Please correct me If I am wrong.

Now, if we apply for his MN1 this month or in October through NCS (so that we get his passport and BRP card back),
1. Is his Tier 1 General Dependent still valid ?
2. Assuming 1 is true, can he travel in December despite his application under progress for MN1?

Your response is highly appreciated.

Regards,

[vinny]

1. Technically, his dependant leave should still be valid until he's granted citizenship.
2. It should be okay to travel.