Calling dependants on PBS

[Globe Trotter]

Hi,
Can anyone please answer my following queries:

1-To call my spouse and 2 kids on PBS, do I need to have a minimum balance in my account? If yes, it has to be maintained for how many months?

2-Also, which level of IELTS does my spouse need to pass?

Thanks in advance.

[CR001]

You appear to hold ilr.

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You cannot sponsor your dependents from outside the UK as PBS dependents.

You also already have an existing topic about the visa and requirements for them.

immigration-for-family-members/actual-s ... l#p1799129

[Globe Trotter]

Thanks CR001 for your prompt response.

In that case what would be the best route to call them.

And what level of English Test will my spouse have to appear to apply for the visa.

I shall be applying for their visa once I get my ILR.

Kind regards.

[seagul]

Thanks CR001 for your prompt response.

In that case what would be the best route to call them.

And what level of English Test will my spouse have to appear to apply for the visa.

I shall be applying for their visa once I get my ILR.

Kind regards.

immigration-for-family-members/actual-s ... l#p1799129

Spouse visa - same route which was advised to you earlier in above thread. A1 ielts life skills test will be needed initially.

[Korekt]

I shall be applying for their visa once I get my ILR.

Do you or do you not hold ILR?

[CR001]

I shall be applying for their visa once I get my ILR.

Do you or do you not hold ILR?

The OP posted yesterday that they don't have ILR yet

OP is also a Tier 1 Entrepreneur applicant which is standard service taking up to 6 months for ILR.

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[Globe Trotter]

Thanks Seagul and CR001 for your response.

Will my under 18 children also require A1 tests or are they exempt from it? Just for your information, they are outside the UK.

Many thanks.

[seagul]

Thanks Seagul and CR001 for your response.

Will my under 18 children also require A1 tests or are they exempt from it? Just for your information, they are outside the UK.

Many thanks.

Child applicant will be exempted from A1 test requirement.

[Globe Trotter]

Thanks Seagul.

My spouse is a graduate from a Commonwealth country. Can she use this qualification to avoid appearing for A1 IELTS life skills test (by getting Statement of Comparability from NARIC).

Kind regards.

[seagul]

Thanks Seagul.

My spouse is a graduate from a Commonwealth country. Can she use this qualification to avoid appearing for A1 IELTS life skills test (by getting Statement of Comparability from NARIC).

Kind regards.

Yes you can use NARIC red route to get the statement of comparability and English proficiency.

[Globe Trotter]

Thanks Seagul for your prompt response.

The financial requirement to call my family is to have a yearly income of £24800.

I had read somewhere on this forum that in case it is not possible to have that income, one can maintain £14000 for a period of six months in personal account.

Is the above information correct?

[seagul]

Thanks Seagul for your prompt response.

The financial requirement to call my family is to have a yearly income of £24800.

I had read somewhere on this forum that in case it is not possible to have that income, one can maintain £14000 for a period of six months in personal account.

Is the above information correct?

Maybe you are referring to cash saving which can be used to cover the shortfall in wages. However, the first £16000 of cash savings wont be considered. Usually a sum of £62500 (£62500-16000/2.5=£18600) in cash savings meet the requirement where there is no dependant.

[Casa]

Thanks Seagul for your prompt response.

The financial requirement to call my family is to have a yearly income of £24800.

I had read somewhere on this forum that in case it is not possible to have that income, one can maintain £14000 for a period of six months in personal account.

Is the above information correct?

Maybe you are referring to cash saving which can be used to cover the shortfall in wages. However, the first £16000 of cash savings wont be considered. Usually a sum of £62500 (£62500-16000/2.5=£18600) in cash savings meet the requirement where there is no dependant.

£78,000 in savings will be required for your spouse + 2 children.

[seagul]

You both can combine your savings even the applicant or you have it at abroad.

[Globe Trotter]

Many thanks Seagul and Casa for your valuable information.

One important question:

My leave has expired and I am still awaiting the result of my ILR application.

Will it be possible to call my son to this country, while I am still waiting for my ILR result?

The reason being that my son will be turning 18 in the next three months and I do not want to jeopardize his chances of migrating to this country (in case the ILR result gets delayed beyond three months).

Your valuable suggestions will be highly appreciated.

[seagul]

One important question:

My leave has expired and I am still awaiting the result of my ILR application.

Will it be possible to call my son to this country, while I am still waiting for my ILR result?

No you cannot call them as your dependants while awaiting your ILR decision.

[Globe Trotter]

Many thanks Seagul.

1- Is there any other way to call him before he turns 18?

2- Are you aware of any case in which a child has been called to UK after turning 18, on the basis that he has nobody to look after him back home (If both the parents migrate to UK).

[seagul]

Many thanks Seagul.

1- Is there any other way to call him before he turns 18?

https://www.gov.uk/child-study-visa

[Globe Trotter]

Thanks Seagul.

He can be called on a student visa but once he completes his studies, he will have to return back to his home country. How will he overcome that hurdle?

I want to call him on a route that will finally lead to settlement.

Any sort of enlightenment shall be highly appreciated.

[CR001]

If he comes on a student visa and can afford the international fees and the fund maintenance, he can then find employment with a sponsor and switch to tier 2 within the UK.

Note that a child tier 4 visa is for schooling in an independent primary or high school and he needs acceptance and a sponsor. The child student visa is not for university education.

May I ask why you have not brought your dependents before now?

[Globe Trotter]

Thanks CR001 for your response.

The only reason for not calling the dependents was that I was not sure if I would get ILR or not.

Giving ILR is at the sole discretion of the case worker and it seems like a lottery draw.

[CR001]

I meant to bring before as your PBS dependents.

Now you have waited till the absolute last minute for you almost 18 year old son and you risk breaking up your family.

[Globe Trotter]

You are absolutely right. I should have called them earlier.

In worst scenario, if my ILR gets delayed and my son completes 18 years, are there any grounds for argument that due to the fact that the ILR was delayed from HO side, my son should be granted a dependent visa.

[seagul]

In worst scenario, if my ILR gets delayed and my son completes 18 years, are there any grounds for argument that due to the fact that the ILR was delayed from HO side, my son should be granted a dependent visa.

Definitely not. Tier 4 child visa / Tier 4 visa / spouse visa (once he gets 18 years) if he marries with UK settled/national person maybe the only best available options.

[CR001]

You are absolutely right. I should have called them earlier.

In worst scenario, if my ILR gets delayed and my son completes 18 years, are there any grounds for argument that due to the fact that the ILR was delayed from HO side, my son should be granted a dependent visa.

How would it be HOs fault now when you have had years to bring your family and you chose not to bring them.