Spouse coming to UK -as PSW dependent or General Visitor?

[anandm]

Hello Guys,
I would be grateful if you could help me out here.

My current PSW visa expires in 2 months and I am wondering on which visa should I bring my spouse here.
W.r.t PSW dependent - Can I apply for a dependent with only 2 months on my current visa?
I was thinking of applying a visitor visa and say that its for a short trip to visit UK and return in Jan, as my visa expires. My concern is, if there is a possibility of PSW dependent - then they may reject the general visa application.

Thanks for the help..

[sheraz7]

If you have planned to switch into another category after 2 months then simply bring your spouse on dependent visa on the category you will apply.

[anandm]

Hi Sheraz7,
thanks for the reply.. yes but switching into tier 2 process would take some time. So I was checking the possibility of getting my spouse with a visitor visa.
Also, is there any clause stating that in order to apply for a PSW dependent, there should be a minimum of 6 months validity of visa from date of application ?
If thats the case, then there wont be this scenario of the Visa officer questioning on why applying for Visitor rather than PSW dependent..

[sheraz7]

Even if there is no clause but your 2 months could be ended up with the processing time of your partner dependent visa and you yourself need to switch into other category before your current leave expires. If the criteria of visitor visa is successfully met then I do not think they will ask about applying psw dependent visa while having a valid visitor visa.

[Amber]

Unfortunately, if she later wishes to switch in the UK to dep leave then:

The present requirement (that only those who entered the UK as dependants can apply in-country as dependants) is therefore being amended to bring it more in line with the changes to the Rules for family members of British citizens and settled persons set out in HC 194 (laid before Parliament on 13 June 2012). The changes will mean that applicants can apply in-country as a dependant, providing they are not an illegal entrant, or were last granted as a visitor, temporary admission or temporary release. This also entails adding a definition of “visitor” to the Immigration Rules.

[anandm]

Thanks sheraz7 and D4109125 for your timely suggestions and the document..
Considering all the factors, it does seem sensible to wait till I switch into tier 2 and then apply for a dependent visa..