PBS dependant extension duration query

[travelagain1]

Hi, suppose a dependant partner will complete 5 years since 'date of issue of first PBS dependent visa' on December 2025, but their current PBS dependant visa runs out in November 2025, does it mean they need to renew another PBS dependent visa for 1 month before applying for ILR ?
If yes, is there any 1 month or 1 year option for such a case or do they pay for 3 years and full 3 years IHS ?
And then again pay for full ILR in 1 month ?

For context, this discrepancy was because they joined their partner later, who had originally gone to UK on a Tier 2 General visa, and since has got ILR and citizenship as well. Additionally the partner had changed sponsors in the middle, which resulted in the visa of the dependant having this odd timing and validity.

[travelagain1]

anyone? in case someone is in a similar situation?

[CR001]

Apply for ILR shortly before visa expiry and delay biometrics till within the 28 day concession period. They have 45 working days to enroll biometrics.

[zimba]

All you need to know about applying early, the application date, 28-day concession and more

[travelagain1]

Thanks, I didn't even know this was an option. I guess the next hurdle would be clearing the 'Life in the UK test' and a 'B1 SELT' exam in 1 month...

Also, I just want to clarify, that does this provision allow exactly 28 days minus the 5 year qualifying date ?

So, suppose the '5 year qualifying date' minus 28 days works out to 20th November, but the current PBS dependent expires on 11th November, is it still possible somehow ?
If it does, what would be the best date to submit the application ?

Regards

[zimba]

Click and read the link I shared above