Compulsory for dependents to complete 2 years before ILR?

[imk049]

Hi,

I am gonna apply for ILR end of this year. My wife joined me on 1st July, 2012. She has not yet finished 2 years in UK.

Can she still apply for ILR with me on dependent application or does she has to complete 2 years first?

Secondly, during my second year in 2010, I went on Holidays outside UK for 165 days (in a single trip and not for job reason) and since then I have never been outside UK for a single holiday until now, so still less than 180 days threshold. My question here is "Do I need to give a proof/reason for 165 days outside UK within my case file" OR Shall I only mention this absence in the cover letter and form OR shall I take the keep the reason docs (medical reason in my case) with me in PEO office and produce only if they ask for it.

**For your info I am planning for same day appointment

Thanks a lot

[Lucapooka]

Depends on your status. Old WP, yes she can; PBS migrant, no she can't.

[imk049]

Depends on your status. Old WP, yes she can; PBS migrant, no she can't.

I am PBS migrant.........Tier 1 General

[Amber]

Please continue in your other thread