Skilled Worker Dependant visa renewal — main applicant now has ILR — form questions

[KrishnaSamyuth]

I have ILR (previously on a Skilled Worker visa). My wife and child are on Skilled Worker Dependant visas granted in 2024, expiring 19 Sep 2026. They are not yet eligible for their own ILR until 2029 (haven’t completed the 5-year qualifying period). I’m now preparing their dependant visa extension and have a few questions

1. Category to apply under: Since I already have ILR, should my wife and child still apply for a Skilled Worker Dependant visa extension, or should they switch to a different route (e.g., partner/child of a settled person)? I understand staying on the dependant route preserves their existing 5-year clock toward ILR — can anyone confirm this is correct?
2. Length of grant: Will the extension be for 3 years (rather than tied to a CoS length), given I already hold ILR?
3. “Are you permitted to work as a Skilled Worker” question on the form: Since I hold ILR and am no longer under Skilled Worker sponsorship, how should this be answered? Should I attach a cover letter clarifying my settled status?
4. CoS details on the form: My original CoS is now expired/no longer active since I have ILR. Does the form still require me to enter the old CoS reference and details, even though it has no bearing on the outcome? Is there a risk that entering the original CoS length (e.g. 5 years) triggers incorrect fee/IHS calculations?
5. “Work start date / end date as per CoS” field: What dates should be entered here given I have ILR (no expiry date)? Should I use my ILR grant date as the “start” and a date 3 years later as the “end,” purely to get the IHS calculation right?
6. Evidence to include: What supporting documents are typically required in this exact scenario (main applicant ILR + dependants still on Skilled Worker Dependant route)? E.g., BRP/ILR proof, relationship evidence, financial evidence?
Any recent first-hand experience with this exact scenario (main applicant ILR, dependants renewing Skilled Worker Dependant visa) would be much appreciated. Thank you!

[zimba]

1. They extend under the same route. The fact that you have ILR now, is irrelevant

2. Yes, the visa period will be fixed to 3 years as per the rules

3. You are NO longer a skilled worker, so you are permitted to work without any limits.

For 4 and 5. I'd suggest reading this post here: viewtopic.php?t=360022

6. The evidence is minimal. You will get a list at the end of the application. There is no need to submit expired BRPs or other irrelevant documents

[KrishnaSamyuth]

Thank you so much for your reply Zimba..I have gone through the article as well which was very helpful


However i have few queries regarding following questions asked while filing the application

1)Does Main applicant already have their Skilled Worker immigration permission?

Should i answer this as yes or No

2)Do you have a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) reference number for Main applicant?

What should i answer this

3)What is Main applicant work start date? :
What start date should i mention here .. IS it as per the COS? As my COS is expired i am confused now

4)What is Main applicant work end date?
My work date as per COS is 8/08/2026 which was already in the past and the application is not letting me allow the past date .. What should i give here

I am planning to apply for 3 years for my Kid and wife

Can you please help me answer the below questions

[zimba]

Put a date 3 years in the future. It does not matter. The answer to those questions do NOT matter at all as you now have ILR. They have no influence on their visa at all. It is just a flaw in the form

[KrishnaSamyuth]

Thank you so much Zimba you are a Savour