Dependant Visa - Switching Query

[baljitsingh197701]

Hi All,

This query is for my Wife Visa.

My wife came to UK on March 2024, and that time I was having Skilled worker visa, so she came as a dependant back in March 2024.

Post that I have applied and got ILR on May 2024 (as I have used 1 day service), and on June 2026 I have obtained British citizenship.

Query:

1) Her Visa is due for renewal in Oct 2026, so do I need to apply for FLR (M) or any other Visa Type?
2) Does her Clock for ILR reset back to Zero if i apply for new category (considering I can't apply on same previous category as I am no longer Skilled worker) and does she needs to wait more 5 years after her new Visa category?

[CR001]

Your dependent applies to extend their skilled worker dependent visa for 3 years. The rules allow this if you have ILR.

No need to switch visa categories.

[baljitsingh197701]

Currently I am having British citizen, so can she still extend for same category what she done in 2024?

[CR001]

Yes!!

Your status is irrelevant!!

[baljitsingh197701]

Great Thanks

Also one more query, my wife's Dependant Partner - Skilled worker visa is being granted on 29 Feb 2024 and she arrived in the UK on 25 March 2024. So is she applicable for ILR (as per current rule) 28 days before visa is being granted (1 Feb 2029) or 28 days before arrival to UK date (26 Feb 2029)?

The reason for asking this question should extend her visa for 3 years or 2.5 years and only pay IHS charges for 2 years and 5 months if going for 2 and half year extension.

[CR001]

For her visa route, ILR qualifying period starts from initial visa issue date.

An extension will be for 3 years. You cannot choose a lesser validity time. You have to pay IHS for 3 years.

3 years is what is stated in the immigration rules, there is NO discretion.