Tier 2 extension and dependant application

[shazumi]

I'm currently on a tier 2 general visa until March 14.
Applying for extension starting March 15 (same employer, new CoS)

My wife would like to apply for a dependant visa as soon as I have my new visa approved.

Would it be possible for her to apply once for a visa starting on January and continuing after March, or would she need to apply separately for a visa dependant for the first CoS, and the extend that?

Any answer or information would be much appreciated. Many thanks!

[CR001]

Is she in the UK or applying first time from abroad??

Her visa will be issued in line with your visa validity, whichever you hold at the time she applies.

[shazumi]

Is she in the UK or applying first time from abroad??

Her visa will be issued in line with your visa validity, whichever you hold at the time she applies.

Thank you for your answer!

Yes, she is applying for the first time from abroad.

So if I understand correctly, if my visa is extended, she can apply asap and get a visa for the whole duration of my visa (initial period + extended)?

Also, in the dependant application, there is a field for filling in my CoS, should she fill in the new CoS, the old one, or perhaps either way attach the old one in addition?

[CR001]

When are you applying for your extension??

So if I understand correctly, if my visa is extended, she can apply asap and get a visa for the whole duration of my visa (initial period + extended)?

No, she will only get a visa based on your new visa extension if she applies after you have received your new visa. So if your extension is for 3 years, she gets a 3 year visa expiring the same date as your new visa extension. She doesn't get a visa valid for the whole time you have been in the uk, ie initial and extension.

If she applies before you get your extension, her visa will be issued only for a couple of months expiring when your current visa expires.

Also, in the dependant application, there is a field for filling in my CoS, should she fill in the new CoS, the old one, or perhaps either way attach the old one in addition?

Same as above. If she applies before you have the new visa, you use your old cos. If she applies after you have received your extension, you use the new cos.

[shazumi]

When are you applying for your extension??

Currently in the process, with priority

No, she will only get a visa based on your new visa extension if she applies after you have received your new visa. So if your extension is for 3 years, she gets a 3 year visa expiring the same date as your new visa extension. She doesn't get a visa valid for the whole time you have been in the uk, ie initial and extension.

I think there is a confusion, of course I don't want her to have a visa which extends beyond mine. I just want her to get a visa asap, extended the end of my visa. Is that possible, or can she only get a visa starting from my new extension, which is March?

[CR001]

Her visa will have the same validity as your visa, particularly the expiry date.

Her initial start date might be sooner but might be from the start date if your visa.