Skilled Worker Dependent ILR

[s_saini]

Hi

One of my friend is completing 10 years into UK.

He initially come under ICT category and from last 1 year he is on Skilled worker visa. He is completing his 10 year on 20 Sep 2022.
He is eligible for ILR.

Issue is his family join him 6 months later initially, so they are qualifying for 10 year ILR route on their own Around March 2023.

My question is if main applicant changes his category to ILR. Do dependent applicants have to change as well. In that case I hope its better to wait 6-7 Months to save money.

[zimba]

When the main applicant gets ILR under the long residence, then the dependants are expected to switch to the family route visa by applying using FLR(M) form. They can do this at their convince and before the end of their current visa expiry but it is highly recommended they switch routes if they plan to travel outside the UK.

[s_saini]

Thanks for reply.

If the Main Applicant switch category to ILR and dependents stay on the same category untill their current visa expiry date. Are they still legal in UK.

If they don't change category and stay on dependent route. Are they still availble to apply for 10 year ILR route when they qualify.

I am just clearifying

I got it they can't travel.

[zimba]

Thanks for reply.

If the Main Applicant switch category to ILR and dependents stay on the same category untill their current visa expiry date. Are they still legal in UK.

If they don't change category and stay on dependent route. Are they still availble to apply for 10 year ILR route when they qualify.

I am just clearifying

I got it they can't travel.

Yes, their visas remain valid until expiry. However, UKVI might decide to curtail their leave

[s_saini]

Thanks for your valuable time.

when you say "UKVI might decide to curtail their leave",
Will they inform them in writing to apply for another visa.

[zimba]

Thanks for your valuable time.

when you say "UKVI might decide to curtail their leave",
Will they inform them in writing to apply for another visa.

They will inform them that their visa is curtailed and now has a new expiry date. They may advise them to apply for a new visa if they are eligible. However I never heard of this kind of curtailment, to be honest. I just had to tell you this as it is a possibility