Thanks a lot for the prompt response CR001. There is NO absence limit for PBS dependents. Awesome. This is new to me. This is NOT relevant to you as a Tier 1 G Dependent. This ONLY applies to Tier 1 main visa holders (assuming your spouse already holds ILR??). Yes, my spouse already holds ILR ...

I am a tier 1 General dependant arrived the UK first on 30th December 2012 and I am going to finish 5 years at the end of December 2017. I wanted to check whether I am qualified to apply ILR or should I go for further extension as a Tier 1 general PBS dependant applicant based on circumstances ...