Tier 2 Partner Dependent visa query

[Harry241]

Hello everyone, can you please help?

My wife was the primary applicant on tier 2 general work visa, started in June 2017.
I was in the UK at that time on ICT visa as a primary applicant.
But after 5 months, in November 2017 - I switched my visa to Tier 2 dependent visa on my wife. I got my dependent visa until 02-Jul 2012, which is the same date as primary end date.
My wife has got ILR now since it’s been 5 years for her- she got it on 31 May 2022.
Questions-
1) Can I apply for extension on tier 2 general dependent category for another 6 months so I can complete for 5 years on dependent visa to be eligible for ILR? If yes, can you share the online link to apply please?
2) I also tried to find a link to apply- in that I can see there’s few questions which I am not clear upon-
a. Does primary applicant already have their Skilled worker visa? Select Yes or No. So, do I select No as she doesn’t have tier 2 general work visa now?
b. Do you have an application reference number for primary applicant? I believe it is the number for her tier 2 general application and not ILR?
3) How long will I get extension for- Is it 3 years or can I just get for 6 months?
4) I hope home visa doesn’t give me a spouse visa as my wife is on ILR now?

[manci]

I got my dependent visa until 02-Jul 2012

2022?

You'll find the link to the online application here:
https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/ ... d-children

You'll be prompted to enter your wife's pre-ILR T2G visa details .

If successful you'll get a mandatory 3 year extension, it is not possible to get a shorter one.

Make sure you don't apply for a spouse visa which would reset your ILR clock to zero

[Harry241]

Hi Manic, thanks for your reply.

One last query- there is a question in the application where I need help to answer.

"What time period does primary applicant’s Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) cover?"
Less than 3 years or more than 3 years are the two options there.

Do I need to select less than 3 years since the COS is about to expire in 1 month?

or shall I select more than 3 years option based on the date COS was issued for 5 years?


Thanks.

[manci]

shall I select more than 3 years option based on the date COS was issued for 5 years?

yes

[Harry241]

Thanks for the prompt response.I have selected that option now.

It's asking me to pay £312 as IHS fee which I paid and now it's asking me to pay £1423 as the application fee.

On gov website it says - If you’re applying from inside the UK to extend, switch or update your visa, the standard fee depends on whether you’ll be in the UK for:
up to 3 years - £719 per person
more than 3 years - £1,423 per person

So does that mean I need to pay £1423 now since mine will be extended for exact 3 years?

Not sure why it didn't ask me to pay IHS for 3 years..seems strange.

Thanks once again, you have been really helpful.

[Harry241]

Hi manci,

So does that mean I need to pay £1423 now since mine will be extended for exact 3 years?

Do you know why it's not asking me to pay upto 3 years cost i.e £719 ?

[Harry241]

Hi everyone,

Can you please help me on this query as I am about to submit an application.

I am applying for an application to extend by current visa which is tier 2 general partner dependent category as I am falling short of 5 months to be eligible for ILR.

I gather that home visa provides a 3-year extension in this type of case.

1. Can you please advise if home office will charge £719 which is the fees upto 3 years or £1423 which is the fees for more than 3 years?

2. Also, nowhere in the application it’s asking me to provide the length of stay I want to extend, so I assume they will automatically give for 3 years. Is this assumption correct?

3. IHS fees is coming up as £312 which I paid. I was thinking they should charge 3 x £312?

I am making an application from UK itself.

Thanks.

[CR001]

1. Up to 3 years.

2. It will be for 3 years. You cannot choose the length of extension you want.

3. It should be £624 x 3 for a 3 year extension.

4.

[Harry241]

Thanks a lot CR001.

On point 1- It's asking me to pay £1423, any idea why would that be?
As we are no able to define the length of extension, so any idea how this cost is being calculated?

Or shall I pay £1423 and attach a covering letter saying you are charging me more and should refund?

[CR001]

On point 1- It's asking me to pay £1423, any idea why would that be?
As we are no able to define the length of extension, so any idea how this cost is being calculated?

Likely you have selected the 'more than 3 years' option.

Or shall I pay £1423 and attach a covering letter saying you are charging me more and should refund?

Depends what option you selected, more than or less than 3 years. You seem to have selected the wrong option, so not really UKVI's fault is it.

https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/ ... h-it-costs

[Harry241]

That's the question I asked above and manci replied that I should be selecting more than 3 years option. So I am confused now

Firstly there is no option for me to choose length of stay.

The only question where it's asking is - "What time period does primary applicant’s Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) cover?" Less than 3 years or more than 3 years are the two options there. I have selected more than 3 years here which seems to the issue here.

So, do I need to select less than 3 years since the COS is about to expire next month (in 3 week''s time)?

or shall I select more than 3 years option as COS was issued for 5 years from June 2017 until June 2022?

Thanks.

[CR001]

Less than 3 years.

[Harry241]

Awesome CR001, I'll select that- and it means I have to refill & resubmit the application now as I have already paid IHS fees and was upto the point of paying application fees. Thanks a lot for your help, really appreciated.

I hope I should be able to reclaim IHS fees but I'll try to figure that out later.

[manci]

@CR001
The question on the form was: "What time period does primary applicant’s Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) cover?" As the primary applicant (now on ILR) had a 5 year CoS I suggested to the OP to put the factually correct answer "more than 3 years". The OP will only get a 3 year extension in any case whatever length the primary applicant's CoS was (SW 36.1(b)) and should be charged the corresponding visa fee.