ILR for Skilled Worker Dependant — spouse + children settlement

For [DEPENDANT_NAME] ([RELATIONSHIP] of [MAIN_APPLICANT]), applying for ILR alongside or after the main Skilled Worker applicant.

§1 — DEPENDANT ILR ELIGIBILITY (100-120 words)

Under Appendix Skilled Worker (Dependant), a partner / child can apply for ILR when:
  ▪ Main applicant qualifies for ILR (or already has ILR)
  ▪ Dependant has 5 years continuous lawful residence in UK as the dependant on the main applicant's visa
  ▪ Dependant has been on Skilled Worker Dependant route for the qualifying 5 years (or earlier Tier 2 Dependant time)
  ▪ Relationship continues — genuine + subsisting (Appendix Skilled Worker Dependant 9.1)
  ▪ KOL: Life in UK test + English B1 (for adult dependants only — children under 18 exempt)
  ▪ Continuous residence per Appendix CR (180 days rolling)
  ▪ Suitability: no adverse criminal / immigration grounds

For [DEPENDANT_NAME] with [DEPENDANT_STATUS_HISTORY]: confirm 5 years continuous as dependant.

§2 — RELATIONSHIP EVIDENCE AT ILR (120-150 words)

UKVI scrutinises relationship at ILR more than at initial visa:

For spouse / civil partner / unmarried partner:
  ▪ Marriage / civil partnership / cohabitation evidence (continuous, not just at start)
  ▪ Joint financial documents over 5 years (joint bank accounts, joint property, joint tenancy)
  ▪ Joint photos across the period
  ▪ Letters / cards / communications
  ▪ Common residence evidence (utility bills, council tax, electoral register addressed to both)
  ▪ Children born during the relationship (if applicable) — birth certificates

For child:
  ▪ Birth certificate
  ▪ Parental responsibility evidence
  ▪ School attendance / records in UK
  ▪ Living with parent on visa

Common issue:
  ▪ Couple separated or divorced before ILR — relationship breakdown causes ILR refusal
  ▪ If separated due to abuse: Appendix DVILR (Domestic Violence ILR) may apply

§3 — APPENDIX CR ABSENCES FOR DEPENDANTS (100-120 words)

Same 180-day rolling rule applies to dependant:
  ▪ Each dependant independently meets 180-day rule
  ▪ Children typically meet rule (less likely to be absent)
  ▪ Spouses often spend time in India for parental visits, weddings, business

[ABSENCES] for [DEPENDANT_NAME]:
  ▪ Check absences chronologically
  ▪ Calculate 12-month rolling window
  ▪ Flag any window with >180 days absence

If breach: defer ILR application + reduce future absences.

§4 — KOL FOR ADULT DEPENDANTS (80-100 words)

For adult dependants (18+):
  ▪ Life in UK test (45-min computer test; 75% pass mark)
  ▪ English at B1 CEFR
  ▪ Same evidence requirements as main applicant
  ▪ Dependants often have prior degrees from Indian English-medium universities → satisfies English

For child dependants (under 18 at ILR application):
  ▪ Exempt from KOL
  ▪ Apply alongside parent or alone if parent already has ILR

§5 — APPLICATION DOCUMENTS PER DEPENDANT (120-150 words)

Documents:
  □ Passport bio page + visa pages
  □ BRP / eVisa
  □ Marriage / partnership / birth certificate
  □ Joint financial evidence (joint accounts, joint property)
  □ Joint photos (10-20 spanning 5 years)
  □ Joint correspondence / utility bills addressed to both
  □ Children's birth certificates (if applicable)
  □ Children's school records
  □ Recent personal financial evidence
  □ Life in UK certificate (adults only)
  □ English language evidence (adults only)
  □ Police certificates (UK ACRO + relevant home country, every country resided 12+ months in last 10 years — covers main applicant + dependants)
  □ Application form SET (M) for partner-of-settled applications [VERIFY current form]; SET (Long Residence) if Long Residence route

§6 — FEES (60-80 words)

Per dependant ILR application: GBP 2,885 [VERIFY]
Priority: +GBP 500 (5 working days)
Super Priority: +GBP 1,000 (next working day)

For Skilled Worker + spouse + 2 children = GBP 2,885 × 4 = GBP 11,540 in ILR fees alone.

After ILR:
  ▪ Each can apply for British Citizenship after 12 months on ILR (and 5 years residence)
  ▪ Children born in UK to settled parents typically British by registration

§7 — RELATIONSHIP BREAKDOWN ISSUES (80-100 words)

If [RELATIONSHIP] = spouse and relationship has broken down before ILR:
  ▪ Genuine + subsisting requirement = strict
  ▪ Need to be still living together + couple still committed at date of application
  ▪ Brief separations (work travel, illness) OK; permanent separation = problem

If separated due to abuse from main applicant:
  ▪ Appendix DVILR (Domestic Violence ILR) — separate route
  ▪ Can apply independently for ILR with abuse evidence
  ▪ Requires evidence of abuse (criminal complaints, social services, medical records, domestic violence support)

For [DEPENDANT_NAME]: confirm relationship continues + plans to continue at date of application.

End with: "DRAFT — for OISC/IAA-registered adviser or solicitor review. Indian Skilled Worker Dependants frequently have separate absences patterns (spouse visiting India for family reasons, children attending Indian school terms). Compile each dependant's calendar independently. Relationship genuineness scrutiny at ILR is higher than at initial visa — gather strong joint documentation across 5 years."