New Baby before ILR

[Nitch]

Hello,

I'm on a tier 2 (General) and plan to apply for ILR on October 2018.
My wife and I are expecting a baby next month (March 2018). I was wondering if it would be possible to avoid applying for a depndant visa for her, and wait until we apply for the ILR as the time in between isn't necessarily sufficient, and the cost is quite high.
Am I being ridiculous, or is this a legitimate move?

Thanks!

[CR001]

You can wait and apply for citizenship for the baby once you are granted ILR.

[Nitch]

Many thanks.
Will we be able to travel with the baby? She will have citizenships from countries who are permitted to enter the UK without a visa.

Thanks!

[CR001]

Ideally not as the child is very obviously not a 'visitor'.

[Nitch]

Figured as much, however with my eldest we traveled before he got his visa. A little wait at the airport, but they then gave him a temporary one at the airport without too much fuss. It has been over 3 years ago, and I wonder if they got tougher since.

[CR001]

Worth a try but expect delays and a possible reprimand.

[Nitch]

Many thanks, I really appreciate your help here.