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Hi All,

My wife's immigration history:
PBS Dependent expiry : 8th Dec 2023
ILR Eligibility date : 28th Dec 2023 (28 days already deducted)

I am planning the following :
1 - apply for PBS extension on 2nd Dec 2023
2 - book Biometric for this on say 30th Dec 2023
3 - apply ILR on 28th Dec 2023 as "application to vary" on priority service
4 - re-book biometric date

a couple of questions on the above:
1 - am I eligible for PBS Dependant application fees + IHS refund on a successful varied ILR?
2 - as per Official guidance
"The application date will remain as the date you submitted the previous application."
this is throwing me off, when we vary to ILR the date will still be of previous application?

Thanks

The date of application is not necessarily important regarding the lawful residence period required for ILR.
I covered the reasoning for this here: How to apply early and benefit from the date of the ILR decision ?

zimba wrote: ↑

Sat Nov 11, 2023 8:57 pm

The date of application is not necessarily important regarding the lawful residence period required for ILR.
I covered the reasoning for this here: How to apply early and benefit from the date of the ILR decision ?

you are truly a legend mate, clear, concise and detailed explanation!

So, if I revise based on the new information you provided

1 - PBS Dependent expiry : 8th Dec 2023
2 - ILR Eligibility 1st Jan 2024 (28 days deducted, I had to revise this)
3 - I apply for ILR straight on say 2nd Dec 2023 using 5 days priority service
4 - book biometric for this ILR on say 4th Jan

so the decision day would be after 4th Jan which would qualify us for ILR eligibility.
Does it make sense?

Thanks

Correct

zimba wrote: ↑

Sun Nov 12, 2023 12:06 am

Correct

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Hi, I am wondering if the link below is correct for ILR

https://visas-immigration.service.gov.u ... 1701544139

Circumstances:
Current visa status : PBS Dependant, 5 years almost complete.
Main applicant's status : British Citizen now, Tier 2 General route in the past, ILR acquired in 5 years

Thanks

avaismohammad wrote: ↑

Sat Dec 02, 2023 7:19 pm

Hi, I am wondering if the link below is correct for ILR

https://visas-immigration.service.gov.u ... 1701544139

Circumstances:
Current visa status : PBS Dependant, 5 years almost complete.
Main applicant's status : British Citizen now, Tier 2 General route in the past, ILR acquired in 5 years

Thanks

Form Set(O) yes. Apply as a Skilled Worker Dependent.