Tier 2 dependant Visa extension - Maintenance source

[Goldy0210]

Hi,

I am applying for my Tier 2 dependant visa extension. My husband is now on ILR so his company can’t sponsor my maintenance. I don’t have enough funds in my bank account, can I show my husbands bank statements for my maintenance proof??

Thanks in advance.

[CR001]

On what basis did your husband get ILR, 5 years Tier 2 or 10 years long residence??

You can use either your or his bank statement but it must be held for a minim of 90 days without dropping below £630 at any time.

[Goldy0210]

Hi CR001,

Thank you so much for your quick response. Much appreciated.

My husband got his ILR on 5 year, Tier-2 basis.

Also, IHS is asking me to pay £2200 as my husbands BRP has a validity until DEC 2024. Does this mean that I will get the extension until then??

I came to the UK in August 2018. My current is expiring this December.

[CR001]

Also, IHS is asking me to pay £2200 as my husbands BRP has a validity until DEC 2024. Does this mean that I will get the extension until then??

You need to put the ILR BRP expiry date 3 years from the date you are applying, i.e. X day September 2022 to get the correct amount of £1200 for a 3 year extension.

I came to the UK in August 2018. My current is expiring this December.

You will get a 3 year extension and will likely need another 3 year extension before you can apply for ILR.

What was the initial start date of your dependent visa?

[Goldy0210]

It started from 24th July 2018. Came on 3rd August to the UK. My visa was granted till December 2019.

[CR001]

Your clock for ILR starts from visa issue date but you will still be short of a few months and will need another extension which again is for 3 years.

[Goldy0210]

Does applying through an FLR M will help in any case instead of applying for multiple tier 2 extension?

Many thanks.

[CR001]

No. If you switch to FLR M, your whole clock resets to zero and a new 5 year route to ilr, 2 X 2.5 year visas, before you can apply for ilr. Visa fee is also more, currently £1033 plus IHS of £1000 and you need to meet more strict requirements. There is no absence limit though, which you do have in your current visa.

[Goldy0210]

Thank you so much for your help.

It was really helpful.

[Goldy0210]

Hi CR001,

Some immigrantion lawyer told a friend that it should be my bank statement that I will have to show. Is there any way to confirm that my husbands bank statement will be accepted for my visa extension?? I have already applied online for the extension and I can’t go wrong in this. I don’t have the required funds in my account to show for 90 days. Can you please guide us?

Thanks in advance.

[CR001]

Either spouse's bank statements can be used. Nowhere does it state it must be the applicants only.

[Goldy0210]

https://www.gov.uk/government/publicati ... rs-1-2-4-5

Page 15 on this guidance (pt 79-83). If you can please read this and let me know if the way we have applied is correct.

Sorry for the trouble but we can’t risk the application being rejected.

[CR001]

Isn't that exactly what I have said?