What happen to Tier 1 dependent visa?

[xpscapable]

Hi,

Quick question, what happen to Tier 1 Dependent visa when the main person (Tier 1 person) got his/her ILR. Does that automatically void the Tier 1 dependent visa? Does that mean the dependent must change to ILR dependent or other type of visa?

Thanks!

[geriatrix]

Does that automatically void the Tier 1 dependent visa?

No.

Does that mean the dependent must change to ILR dependent or other type of visa?

Assuming the dependant to be a spouse / partner:

If the dependant is not eligible for settlement at the same time as the principal migrant, the dependant should switch to FLR(M) leave before his / her current leave expires or he / she travels outside the Common Travel Area and definitely before expiry of current leave. The dependant may then be eligible for settlement (SET(M)) as and when 287(a)(i) is met.

[xpscapable]

Thanks, just clarification:

So I can apply for ILR while my wife still in her Tier 1 Dependent until that visa expires?

I can apply for ILR July 2012 while my wife Tier 1 Dependent expires in May 2013. So can she stay on that visa? Because by that time she should qualify as my ILR dependent (2 year co-habitation rule).