Combine Tier 1 (dependant) and Tier 2 (main) for ILR?

[Wonderberry]

Hello,

My current UK journey is below. Can I somehow combine the below to obtain ILR/Citizenship before achieving full 5 years on Tier 2?

• Tier 1 (dependant) - 3 years

• (switch with no gap)

• Tier 2 General (main applicant) - 3.5 years

Thanks!

[CR001]

Can I somehow combine the below to obtain ILR/Citizenship before achieving full 5 years on Tier 2?

No you cannot. You need 5 years on Tier 2 General before you can apply for ILR.

You cannot combine Tier 1 dependent time with Tier 2 General main visa time to make up 5 years for ILR.

You can also only apply for citizenship after you have held ILR for 12 months (unless you are married to a British citizen at the time you have ILR, then you can apply immediately).

[Wonderberry]

Was hoping for a magic loophole! I want my ILR

Thank you!

[CR001]

There is no loophole unfortunately.