ILR for Tier 2 Dependant - 180 Days Continuous Stay Rule

[srn1985]

Hello all,

I would like to know whether the 180 days continuous residence rule is required to be satisfied by Tier 2 Dependent applicant when I submit the ILR?

Myself on Tier 2 general from Jan-2012 so planning for Feb-2017 ILR Application.

Wife currently in India and may possibly stay more than 180 days with my kid, so that why i needed some advice.

Please help.

Regards
srn1985

[srn1985]

Please help, has anyone had a successful ILR application, with Tier 2 dependant having absences more than 180 days. I am the main applicant, my absences are less than 180 days.

Guru's could you please provide some help??

[iworker]

180 days rule is for main applicants and not for dependents.. but leave should be for a good reason. If i were u, i would apply showing proof of subsidence of relationship.

[srn1985]

Hello iworker, Thanks for the reply.

What proofs can be used for showing subsidence of relationship?

Please could you explain, as I am not clear on it?

Thanks for your time and expertise...

Regards
srn1985

[CR001]

Chat logs from Whatsapp, skype, email, telephone calls, your visits to spouse, etc etc

[srn1985]

Thanks CR001,

So if my wife and Kid is in India for >180 days and we are communicating with each other, it is still possible to apply ILR when I am applying as a main applicant and the absence profile should be shown only for me and not for them?

Do Tier 2 dependant's have to fill a separate application form when applying ILR?

or is it the 1 form all 3 of us?

Can any medical need/family situation be also used as a reason for exceeding the 180 days limit for my wife and kid, as I (main applicant) haven't been out that long?

Where will i need to tell that my dependents were away >180 days?

Thanks in advance, as this will be a great help in boosting my confidence regarding this issue?

[CR001]

Thanks CR001,

So if my wife and Kid is in India for >180 days and we are communicating with each other, it is still possible to apply ILR when I am applying as a main applicant and the absence profile should be shown only for me and not for them? Should be fine.

Do Tier 2 dependant's have to fill a separate application form when applying ILR?

or is it the 1 form all 3 of us? One form for you and dependents on Set(O)

Can any medical need/family situation be also used as a reason for exceeding the 180 days limit for my wife and kid, as I (main applicant) haven't been out that long? Possible yes

Where will i need to tell that my dependents were away >180 days? Additional information page??

Thanks in advance, as this will be a great help in boosting my confidence regarding this issue?