ILR and Tier 1 dependent success Croydon - 15th January

[sureshkk22]

Hi,

I had my ILR approved at croydon yesterday. My wife got Tier 1 dependent extension for 3 years. On the whole it was a pleasant experience at croydon PEO.

My wife got her first Tier 1 dependent visa on October 2012. Since she has not completed enough time to apply as ILR dependent, she got her Tier 1 dependent approved (same appointment used which booked for FLR M).
At the end, when I asked the case worker when can apply for ILR for the wife, I was told she can apply after two years. I was bit confused as I knew that she has to complete 5 years with me to qualify for ILR, but the case worker clarified that since she is now going through Tier 1 dependent route instead of FLR M route, she can apply for ILR within 2 years. I am still confused with this, seniors please advise.

Thanks

[shin25]

Hi,

I had my ILR approved at croydon yesterday. My wife got Tier 1 dependent extension for 3 years. On the whole it was a pleasant experience at croydon PEO.

My wife got her first Tier 1 dependent visa on October 2012. Since she has not completed enough time to apply as ILR dependent, she got her Tier 1 dependent approved (same appointment used which booked for FLR M).
At the end, when I asked the case worker when can apply for ILR for the wife, I was told she can apply after two years. I was bit confused as I knew that she has to complete 5 years with me to qualify for ILR, but the case worker clarified that since she is now going through Tier 1 dependent route instead of FLR M route, she can apply for ILR within 2 years. I am still confused with this, seniors please advise.

Thanks

Hi Suresh,

Thats a very good news. Congrats!!!
I am in the same situation. I am unable to understand as to why you had to apply for your wifes tier1 extension ? As her current dependant tier 1 (applied on Oct 2012) would be valid untill 2014? Correct me if I am missing anything here?

[veera123]

As per my understanding of the rules, your spouse will be qualified for ILR after two years based on Immigration rule : 287 (a), as you are already got the ILR.

http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/polic ... _partners/


Immigration rule 319E will applied only, if you are on PBS visa and both of you are applying at the same time.

[splashing]

Hi sureshkk22

Congrats and Many thanks for sharing this.

Am in same boat. got my ily on Friday and my hubby will be applying for Tier 1 general dependant as he has not spent up to 2 years.

Pls can you confirm which other docs i would have to provide for his application apart from Cohabitation docs , maintenance fund evidence and ofcourse the form.

Any other documentation required?