Confusion over dependants VISA and travelling outside the UK

sahmed · Post by **sahmed** » Sun Sep 16, 2012 11:31 am

Hi,

Apologies in advance, I know this question probably has been asked before, however, I would appreciate if someone could clarify this.

I recently got my ILR in Aug this year.
I have two dependants wife (who came to the UK before Jul 2012) and a UK born child. Their current leave valid till Jul 2014.
I did not apply for my wife's ILR at the same time when I made my application as her 2 years were not complete yet.

I referred to the Q12 and Q13 of the faq's here http://www.immigrationboards.com/viewtopic.php?t=79378
and I understand that I do not need to apply for my wife's FLR(M) and she would be eligible to apply for an ILR directly. Is this correct ?

Also, We are now planning to visit family abroad, and I was wondering if it's OK for my wife and child to travel outside the UK , given the fact that I have switched to ILR and they are on PBS dependent visa valid till 2014.

Please please, can some one clarify this. I have been reading various posts on this forum but am still confused .

Appreciate any responses ...
Thanks

ITGraduate · Post by **ITGraduate** » Sun Sep 16, 2012 6:06 pm

I Personally believe its not a problem. But wait for experts to respond.

good Luck

sahmed · Post by **sahmed** » Mon Sep 17, 2012 9:37 am

Please can senior members advise on this ...
Would be much appreciated
Thanks

Post by **Greenie** » Mon Sep 17, 2012 11:35 am

On what basis did you apply for ilr?
What was your immigration status before applying for ilr?[/list]

sahmed · Post by **sahmed** » Mon Sep 17, 2012 12:53 pm

I was on work permit from 2007-2010 then applied for Tier1(G) along with my dependants in Jul 2010 (was given 2 years till Jul-2012, which was just short of a month for my ILR qualifying period).
Therefore, applied for Tier1(G) ext. for myself and dependants and got it till Jul 2014.
In Aug 2012 applied for my ILR. Have now got my ILR where as dependants are on Tier1(G) dependant visa.
Thanks

sahmed · Post by **sahmed** » Mon Sep 17, 2012 4:59 pm

Any advice please ?

sahmed · Post by **sahmed** » Sat Sep 22, 2012 7:13 pm

Can senior members please advise on this,
Would really appreciate that
Thanks

Post by **geriatrix** » Sat Sep 22, 2012 10:50 pm

Assuming you applied for settlement under economic route (PBS):

Since PBS dependants can now extend their leave (as PBS dependant) even when the principal PBS migrant has settled status or has acquired British citizenship, travelling outside the UK (and returning) will not be an issue.

sahmed · Post by **sahmed** » Sun Sep 23, 2012 9:53 pm

Thanks a lot for clarifying this sushdmehta..

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Confusion over dependants VISA and travelling outside the UK

Confusion over dependants VISA and travelling outside the UK