Tier 2 dependant extension- main applicant got ILR recently

[Kunda2019]

Dear all,

May I please request you to help resolve some of my queries regarding my wife’s application.

Main Applicant:
Currently hold Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) since February 2019 ( After Tier 2 General visa- 5 year route)

Partner :
Entered in the UK in June 2015( Tier 2 General dependant)

Extended Tier 2 General dependant visa in Dec 2017- Vaild Upto May 2019

My wife would need to extend her visa (She qualify for ILR in June 2020 as she complete 5 years on Tier 2 general dependant visa)


My queries are,

1. She need to pay Immigration health surcharge (IHS) - my ILR is valid until 2024 - when we enter it on IHS form that make IHS fee enormous!!
Any guidance on this is highly appreciated.

2. Can she apply for extension for 2 years? if 2 years extension is possible how to do it on application form?
(Or it has to be upto 3 years)-
To avoid the additional cost it incur as we would definitely apply for her ILR once she qualify next year.


Kindly advice us with these two scenario please.

Many thanks

[CR001]

1. She need to pay Immigration health surcharge (IHS) - my ILR is valid until 2024 - when we enter it on IHS form that make IHS fee enormous!!
Any guidance on this is highly appreciated.

Put your ILR expiry date as 3 years from now (2022) to get the correct amount of £1200. A Glitch in the system HO is aware of by the way.

2. Can she apply for extension for 2 years? if 2 years extension is possible how to do it on application form?

No.

(Or it has to be upto 3 years)-

The immigration rules state it will be a 3 year extension. It is not possible for the applicant to choose a lesser time.

To avoid the additional cost it incur as we would definitely apply for her ILR once she qualify next year.

This is irrelevant. Your spouse will get a 3 year extension as stated in the immigration rules.

[Kunda2019]

Thanks for your super quick reply, we highly appreciate it.
Will go ahead with 3 years and ILR end date in 2022.

Many thanks for help.

[CR001]

You're welcome, feel free to ask in this topic if you have any further questions.