Tier 2 General visa-Child

[AA01]

Hello All,

I have got ILR earlier this year through Tier 2 General visa 5 years route and my wife (Tier 2 Dependent) has got her ILR last month. Now I need to extend my chid's visa now which expires next month, I am not sure under which category I should apply for extension?

Tier 2 General dependent visa? Or ILR dependent? Or I can apply for ILR straightaway for my child?

My child was born in India and he is 2 years and 9 months old now

I would be grateful for your guidance

Many Thanks

[vinny]

Apply for ILR.

[AA01]

Hi Vinny,

Many thanks for your reply. My child has only completed 2 years and 4 four months on Tier 2 dependent visa and he was born in India, can I still apply for ILR for him?

Thanks

[CR001]

Ther is no min 5 year residence requirment for children. You could have included the child with your spouse's ILR application. It would have been the simplest way to do it

[AA01]

Thank you for your kind reply, I was not aware of this when I applied for my wife. I was told to extend visa for him

Can I still apply ILR separately for my child?

Could you also tell me which form I should use for him. Is there any separate form for children?

Thanks

[CR001]

Yes you can apply.

Set O or Set F.

Who told you that you had to extend his visa??

[AA01]

Thank you for your reply CR001.

It was my solicitor who advised me to extend my child's visa when I applied for my ILR earlier this year.

Thanks

[CR001]

Wouldn't use them again if they can't even get the basics right.

[AA01]

I think he meant that after obtaining ILR I will qualify for citizenship in 12 months, so that I can apply for naturalisation for him just by extending his visa for one more year.

[CR001]

He is wrong.

Children born abroad required ILR before they can be registered as British when eithe parent is also applying or is already British and the other parent holds ilr.

[AA01]

Many thanks for clarifying this for me.
The information you provided was so helpful.
I will proceed with Set (O) application.
Thanks.

[AA01]

Hi CR001 and Vinny,

I just need a final clarification regarding my child's (2years and 9 months old) ILR application form.

As myself (Via 5years Tier2 General Route) and my wife has got ILR already, Can I still use Set(O) form separately for him (OR) do I have to use only Set(F) form.

Thanks in advance.

[CR001]

You can use either form.

[AA01]

Thank you for your quick reply CR001.

I have just completed Set(F) form. I will proceed with the same.