Dependent tier 2 extension when main applicant received ILR

[setu_desai02]

Hello

I have received ILR on the bases of 5 years on tier 2 general recently. My wife still needs to get tier 2 extension to complete her 5 years before she can apply for ILR. She has been in the uk for nearly 3 years so we would need another 3 years of extensions.

I am filling in the form online but confused about the below few questions. I have already trawled various online forums and there is mixed information on these. It would be great if someone can shed a light with their experience on this.

Is XXX's work in a shortage occupation?

• Yes

• No

My soc code 2136 was not in shortage occupation when I initially applied for 5 year tier 2 visa but it is currently in shortage occupation. The Company immigration advisor says if it were them they would answer yes as the question is basically asking with Is; meaning now and there is no indication that the question is about previous CoS. I am not sure what to answer as this has affect on the actual visa fees. Don't want to risk rejection for paying less/wrong fees.

What is the length of Mr Setu Bharatbhai Desai's Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS)?

• 3 years or less

• more than 3 years

My original tier 2 was applied for and more than 3 years and was valid for 5 years. so the adviser is saying to select more than 3 years but again this has affect on the visa fees and it nearly doubles for this options. The dependent' visa is anyway not going to be issues for more than 3 years so what is the point.

What is the BRP expiry date? (this is when paying IHS)
If I enter the valid BRP expiry date which is for nearly 6 years I get asked to pay £2200 IHS and there is no option to manually change the amount it asks. I am unsure how I can pay the correct IHS charge (£1200) without putting in incorrect BRP expiry day

It would be great if someone can help with these questions.