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by msohaib25 » Thu Sep 30, 2021 2:29 am
Hi All,
I have found similar topics on this board but still few questions are not answered there.
I am applying for my wife PBS dependent extension (Tier 2 General route), her visa is expiring on 16th december 2021 (by then she will cover the period for 4 years and 8 months), in order to eligible for ILR she needs another extension for 4 months.
1- Can i just apply for one year extension? option i see is for upto 3 years (means i have to pay 3 years IHS amount which is 624/year (i remember last time i paid £200/year), looks like it has been increased to 640/year and moreover i have to pay for 3 years although she just need 4 months to qualify for ILR?
- Is there any way out for lesser extension?
- Is there any chance to get the refund for IHS fees if she just use 1 year visa and get the refund for the remaining 2 years when she apply for ILR?
2- PBS, Start-up, Innovator or Global Talent dependent partner is the right form under PBS dependent (Tier 1,2 & 3 category), i then selected TIER 2 general (shortage occupation upto 3 years) but i am not sure if i come under shortage occupation category), i think drop down menu doesn't have tier 2 general option any more.
I would appreciate if anyone please confirm above queries.