Hi,
This forum has been very helpful in understanding various queries. I've gone through a few other posts on this forum, but still would like to post m and seek some suggestions, as each case is unique.
I came to UK in October 2006 on a WP with my wife as a WP dependent.
In Jan 2008 My wife received HSMP approval, and went back to India to get an EC, However she was given a Tier1 visa in Apr 2008 with 3 years validity.
In Dec 2009, I applied for my Tier 1 via a consultant, however it was rejected due to the way offshore salary was represented, and i was told that i could not use a multiplier for offshore salary. I subsequently reapplied myself without a multiplier for the salary, and successfully received my Tier 1. Me and my wife continued to have our own Visa's and thought it was a good idea to do that at that time.
Now the issue, In Oct 2011, I would finish 5 years of residence in UK, so would my wife, however I am not sure she can apply for ILR with me, as she is not on my dependent visa. I have read some boarders saying that she would still qualify under the dependent scheme, however my query now is
1- she is due for extension of HSMP in Apr 2011, is it o.k for her to do that and then i can include her in my ILR application in Oct'11, or
should She be on my dependent visa in order for me to apply for ILR together?
2- what kind of documents do we need to show that we have been living together? I obviously have the marriage certificate, and have some council tax payment receipts, is this sufficient?
3- what is the earliest i can apply for my ILR? I hear there are some changes to rules due to come in in June'11, any idea how this might affect me?
Thanks for your responses in advance.
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