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by adi_khaneng » Thu Jul 05, 2012 1:40 pm
See below-- Asim answer contradicts with the below answer. I will let other to comments but according to me if you have cohab - proof you should be ok.
Q12 - Will my spouse / partner qualify with me for ILR?
Initial application for leave as PBS dependant made before 09-Jul-12: Spouse / partner must be in the UK as "dependant" on the date of the settlement application to be included as a dependant.
For WP holders (pre-PBS) and HSMP JR migrants covered by HSMP JRs, all dependants qualify for ILR along with main applicant irrespective of length of stay in UK and can apply for settlement separately (196D).
For all other economic migrants (Tier 1 (General), Tier 2), (spouse/partner) dependants must have lived with you in the UK for at least 2 years in a marital relationship, civil partnership or in relationship akin to marriage or civil partnership (319E(d)). This "2 year" period need not be as a "dependant" or "continuous".
Initial application for leave as PBS dependant made after 08-Jul-12: The PBS dependant will be eligible for settlement only after completing "5 year probationary period" as a PBS dependant.
