Topics merged again!!

Please keep ALL your questions about the same application in ONE topic. It is not necessary to start a new topic with every query you have!!

Current rules are the qualifying period starts from visa issue date.

So visa issue date, minus 28 days = date you can both apply for ILR, if using your visa start dates.

Of course it is NOT mandatory to apply together. Dependents can apply after the main applicant.

No one on the forum can't tell you what the rules will be in 5 years time!!! They change frequently.

Far to early to ask questions about possible ILR.

Your daughter is the main applicant.

You can use either yourself or your wife. It doesn't matter.

Her extension will be valid till the same date as yours.

zimba wrote: ↑

Tue May 26, 2026 7:18 pm

No issues

You really are overthinking this!!!

Date of application submitted is the date if application.

Biometrics is only a formality.

You do not need to declare or explain this. It is a civil matter and you settled before court and liability order.

You do NOT have a Court Judgment.

Their route is determined by their CURRENT visa category.

If you apply together, you add your spouse to your form, so one form for two applicants.

Topics Merged!!

Qualifying period starts from visa issue date.

There is no 6 month extension option.

She has to apply for a 3 year skilled worker dependent visa extension. You cannot choose a lesser validity.

Hi @Zimba, I have a query about ILR salary requirements under the Skilled Worker route. I have been in the UK since August 2021, and my CoS was issued under an old SOC code. For ILR, I will use the new equivalent SOC code. So, my question is- Will my application be assessed under: the post‑April 2 ...

You are NOT applying under the 10 year route. You are applying under section 1(3) and there is NO absence limitation!!! 1000's have done this application. Read only what is relevant to you. There are many routes to registration, each with their own requirments. Stop confusing yourself and ...

Topics merged!!!!

Read the advice you were given previously already.

Yes re CoS.

You do NOT need a new CoS for a dependent extension!!

1. Visa valid from date.

2. Extension of her current visa route. It is a 3 year extension.

3. There is no shorter option or cost effective option. It is a 3 year skilled worker dependent visa extension. This is stated in the immigration.migration rules, ypu cannot choose less visa validity time.

You are free to travel.

Post split and moved to British Citizenship sub forum.

1. Yes and yes.

2. Minimal, all detailed on ukvi website. Employment is not a requirement for citizenship.

3. You can all apply together. There is no 12 months on ilr period for children.

You mentioned: “This remains the case as long as he is registered as British on form MN1 before he turns 18.” I’m a bit confused about this. My son is not British at the moment — he only has a passport from my home country, although he does have a UK‑issued birth certificate. I never said or alluded ...

Your son has an entitlement to register as British once either parent gets ILR. This remains the case as long as he is registered as British on form MN1 before he turns 18.

There is NO absence limit, he does not need ILR.

Do not tag your questions ontonother members topics, itnis considered rude.

Nothing changes for your dependents. Their visas remain valid and they apply for ILR when they qualify.

They can apply for ILR at the same time as you as long as they have 5 years of dependent visas.

Thank you for your reply. I was wondering if it will be appropriate instead of including my children as dependents in my spouse's visa application, I apply for them as Indefinite leave to Enter? Will need some suggestions on that please. Thank you You can't. They will flow the same visa route and ...

Ahmad0123 wrote: ↑

Mon May 11, 2026 12:14 am

Just to add one of my child is special needs, if that will have any impact on the application?

It won't.

Your children follow the same visa route as your wife.

No fast track route for them unfortunately.

Topics merged.

You were given the same advice when you asked in December. The answer does not change.

Do dependents have to wait for 12 Months after ILR ? No. Since I am British citizen, is it that dependents do not need to wait for the 12-month ILR holding period ? Spouse and children under 18 yes. They could have applied as soon as you attended your ceremony last year. Does it matter that I only ...