extension of Tier 2 dependent when main applicant is a UK citizen

[MehdiMolu]

Hi,
I had a Tier 2 visa for 5 years since 2013 and I have recently obtained my UK citizenship through naturalisation, however, my wife is on the same Tier 2 dependent visa (for three years now) and that is due to expire in two months.

Since she has been on that visa for three years, we are thinking of extending the same Tier 2 dependent (now called skilled worker?).

1- I am not sure if it is possible to extend her "skilled worker" visa when I am a UK citizen. I know it was possible under Tier 2 (e.g., uk-skilled-worker-visas/tier-2-dependen ... 05497.html) but I am not sure if it is still the case.

2. If she is eligible to extend the skilled worker visa, what is the link to apply for extension? She checked the home office's website (https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/ ... d-children -> How to apply) and it takes to a page that asks for my information. For example following information:

• CoS number (I no longer have a CoS number. I am a UK citizen now.)

• Salary paid by company XYZ (I don't work for the same company I used to worked)

• Is anyone else applying with you? (Whereas she is a dependent)

• Other similar questions

Basically, the application questions sound like the main applicant's questionnaire rather dependent's.

I would appreciate if it you could advice whether we are on the right route or not.

Many thanks,
Mehdi

[ywlgy]

1. Yes she can.
2. Link is correct. Answer those questions according to the last CoS you had.

[MehdiMolu]

we have received an email from home office asking for cos. it seems it is not possible to extend her tier 2 dependent visa. is there something I am missing?

[CR001]

You are required to complete the form using your last cos you had as a tier 2 General visa holder.

[MehdiMolu]

we did answer everything according to the last CoS we had, however the email we have received today says the CoS is expired:
"
The Certificate of Sponsorship you have provided has expired, and we are unable to accept this. Could we ask you to contact your sponsors for a new Certificate of Sponsorship, and come back to us with the number when you have this?
"

I am not sure what to do now. Could you please point me to the law which discusses this case?

[MehdiMolu]

we did answer everything according to the last CoS we had, however the email we have received today says the CoS is expired:
"
The Certificate of Sponsorship you have provided has expired, and we are unable to accept this. Could we ask you to contact your sponsors for a new Certificate of Sponsorship, and come back to us with the number when you have this?
"

I am not sure what to do now. Could you please point me to the law which discusses this case?

[CR001]

Presumably you stated your spouse as the main applicant in the form and not yourself??