Thanks, that's helpful to know. For 1), does that mean you aren't allowed to apply prior to the t2 holder returning? The timings (just over a fortnight between the 11th April - end of T5 date) don't look that feasible. Am I right in thinking that a dependent application would take quite a lot longer ...

Hello, I had some queries about tier 2 dependent applications which I haven't been able to answer satisfactorily myself after researching the gov.uk guidance & this board. My partner & I are currently in the UK under the Tier 5 mobility scheme (until the end of April this year). She is going through ...