Dependent switch from Tier 2 general to PBS dependent

[pnb]

Hi ,
My wife was in PBS dependent visa came to uk, at the time i was in Tier 1 general visa.
Now she switched to Tier 2 general visa when she was in india and came back to uk.
Now i am a citizen,If she wants to switch back to PBS dependent does she need to leave uk?

[noajthan]

Hi ,
My wife was in PBS dependent visa came to uk, at the time i was in Tier 1 general visa.
Now she switched to Tier 2 general visa when she was in india and came back to uk.
Now i am a citizen,If she wants to switch back to PBS dependent does she need to leave uk?

My understanding is no, no need to leave UK.

See para 32:
https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/s ... _11-15.pdf

[Casa]

Also, I believe that as you are settled with BC and no longer under a PBS visa, if your wife wants to switch that can only be done by applying for a FLR(M) spouse settlement visa. Her immigration clock will be re-set to zero, putting her on a 5 year route to ILR (2.5 + 2.5 years) and she will also have to pay the NHS surcharge in addition to the visa fee. (Unless she qualifies earlier under long residence).

Edit: You may find this thread helpful;
http://www.immigrationboards.com/immigr ... 55862.html