Query Regarding ILR Application

[tyagisumit]

Hi ALL,

I would appreciate If you can help me for my ILR application.

Currently I am on tier 1 general visa and I am eligible for ILR application on 1st June 2014. I came to UK on 8th July 2009 on Tier 2 ICT and converted to Tier 1 general visa on 8th June 2011.

My wife came to UK first time on 28th March 2013, Now I wants to know, If delay my application by 9months when my wife completes 2 years UK ( March 2015), Can we both apply same time in march 2015 ?

I spoke to one immigration consultant, as per him the 2 year rule only applicable to those who came before July 2012 but below UKBA links says, tier 1 dependent can apply same time as main applicant if they have completed 2 years in UK.This link doesn't say anything about July 2012.

http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/visas ... s/#header1

Can someone please reply whether 2 years rule apply in my case ? or the above website link is outdated ?

My Visa :

Date of First Tier 2 ICT Stamped : 1st July 2009
Date of First Travel to UK : 8th July 2009
Date of Tier 1 Visa : 8th June 2011
Date of Tier 1 Extension : 12 Feb 2013
Tier 1 Visa Valid Until : 12 Feb 2016


Wife Visa :
Date of Issue : 28th March 2013
Date Of Travel to UK : 28th March 2013

Many Thanks & Regards,
ST

[vinny]

Unfortunately, the link is out of date and is only applicable for people who were dependants prior to 9th July 2012.

See also 319E(d).

[tyagisumit]

Thanks a lot Vinny for your quick response,

In this case, does it mean that I will have to apply my ILR in June 2014 and change my wife's visa to FLR and she has to wait for 5 years before she is eligible for ILR ?

Many Thanks & Regards,
ST