ILR for Spouse on Tier 2 Visa + Dependant Visa

[krthk.s]

Hi,

I am eligible for ILR in May 2012 and looking to book an PEO appointment in April 2012.

My wife and I are married since March 2010 and have been living together. So she will be completing 2 years cohabitation in time for the ILR.

However,

1. She was on Tier 2 Visa from March 2010 till Nov 2010
2. My dependant from Nov 2010 till date

I have gone through the UKBA site thoroughly and it only says Spouse should be with you for 2 years. It doesn't talk about case like this.

I have two questions now:

1. Will she be eligible for ILR at the same time as me?
2. With the recent Family consultation proposals for increasing Spouse cohabitation time from 2 to 5 years, will we be affected in April 2012? Or will these rules apply for future applications?

Many Thanks in advance

[geriatrix]

1. Yes, if you can provide evidence(s) of cohabitation since March 2010.
2. You will know, just as as everyone else will, when the government makes an announcement in this regard.