ILR for dependents living outside the UK

[rzlaks]

Dear Friends,

I am currently on a Tier 1 visa which is valid until May 2011. My wife and child (10 years old) also have their Tier 1 dependent visas valid until May 2011.

Both my dependents live in my home country.

I will be making my ILR application in April 2011. I plan to call my wife and child to the UK in March 2011 and put their ILR application along with mine.

Will there be any problems if I do so, in terms of their absence in the UK?

Also, I have heard that if I have an ILR my child can be eligible to apply for citizenship? How soon can my child apply for citizenship after getting the ILR with me?

Please advise.

[ChetanOjha]

Will there be any problems if I do so, in terms of their absence in the UK?

Nope. Your dependent will be applying with you. As far as I know, it is only main applicant's absence considered.

[HSMP2008_JANUARY]

Dear Friends,

How soon can my child apply for citizenship after getting the ILR with me?

Please advise.

You can apply next day itself after you get your ILR.

[f2k]

have a look at 319E i believe your wife may need to have stayed in the UK for at least 2 years