Can dependant stay on same visa category after main applicant switch to ILR

[Jitengrg]

Hello everyone, need a suggestion from you all. I am going to apply ILR on long residence route. Currently I hold tier 4 visa and my wife is on dependant visa. My question is can my wife can stay on same visa( tier 4 dependant visa) after I switch to IlR or she need to change her visa status as well. Your kind advice will be generously appreciated. Thank you

[CR001]

She needs to change her visa which will reset her clock to zero for ilr based on 5 years residence. She should also not travel out if the UK until she has switched visas.

She does not have to change at the same time as you though.

[Jitengrg]

Thank you for your answer. My wife can apply for ILR on long residence based route in next 1.5 years. Is it possible she can stay on same visa tier 4 dependent until she apply a for ilr ? Or are there any risk staying at same visa status? Her current visa expires on 2021. I would thankful to all for answering my queries.

[CR001]

There is a potential risk that her visa is curtailed. But if she has no travel plans, should might be ok to stay on her current visa.