Main applicant for ILR and dependent visa extension

[habeeb05]

Hi,

I am eligible to apply for ILR in September after spending 5 years on Tier 2 visa (10 years in total with student visa as well). However, my wife who is on Tier 2 dependent visa has not reached the 5 year period yet. As I understand, I can apply for ILR while she applies for an extension to the dependent visa. My questions are as follows:

1. While applying on the website, do I first complete my ILR application and then seperately start a new application for renewal of dependent visa via Tier 2?

When I did my Tier 2 renewal 2 years ago I could do everything in one application saying there is a dependent. Since the visa categories are different would this not be possible anymore? If it is possible which application do I start with?

2. What documents are required for the ILR application and Dependent visa renewal? Do I need to show some form of financial statements etc.? Do I need a letter or something similar to COS for ILR from my employer as well?

Any help in this matter is really appreciated!

[CULLINAN]

What are your visa dates?

What are your wife’s visa dates?

Initial and current both.

[zimba]

Tier 2 general route does NOT exist anymore. It is now under the visa category called the Skilled Worker Visa. You must apply separately for ILR using SET(O) and your partner must apply for a Skilled Worker partner dependant visa which replaced the old PBS dependant visa for Tier 2 dependants.

Guide: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.u ... .0-ext.pdf

Dependant visa form: https://apply-to-visit-or-stay-in-the-u ... 7ede120902

[coolrockspart2]

Not sure if that’s the correct link if dependent is extending visa within UK

I think below is the link for extending dependent visa within UK
https://apply-to-visit-or-stay-in-the-u ... tner_in_uk

[zimba]

Not sure if that’s the correct link if dependent is extending visa within UK

I think below is the link for extending dependent visa within UK
https://apply-to-visit-or-stay-in-the-u ... tner_in_uk

This link is identical to the one I posted above

[coolrockspart2]

If you select that you are applying from UK it won't let you apply
Links are different
https://apply-to-visit-or-stay-in-the-u ... tner_in_uk

https://apply-to-visit-or-stay-in-the-u ... 7ede120902

[zimba]

If you select that you are applying from UK it won't let you apply
Links are different
https://apply-to-visit-or-stay-in-the-u ... tner_in_uk

https://apply-to-visit-or-stay-in-the-u ... 7ede120902

You should select NO as an answer to both questions that come up to get to the page where you can apply.