Hello,
I am applying for Global Talent Visa and currently living in UK under dependent skilled worker visa (5 years) for 2.5 years. I have two questions:
Thanks
Hi there,
Please find below answers to your questions based on my knowledge.
If I get endorsed for global talent will my 2.5 years be counted for ILR ?
In general yes it will be counted towards ILR. Depending on which route you’re applying to, the years it takes for you to obtain ILR differs. If you’re applying to exceptional promise, you will need another 2.5 years. If exceptional talent instead, you only need 0.5 more year to apply for ILR. (if you’ve been staying in UK long enough every year to meet ILR requirements)
Do I need to pay IHS even though I have a valid visa for 2.5 years?
Yes, you will always need to pay IHS to complete your new visa application. If you’re applying to exceptional promise and it’s successful, you will get 2.5 yrs refund as you’ve paid it twice. The exceptional talent scenario could be a tricky, I’d suggest you double check.
I hope this helps.
Thank you for clear explanation 
So, I checked this with immigration advisors if you have a PBS DEPENDENT visa, time for ILR resets. So in my case my 2.5 years is basically gone.
If you have a skilled worker visa then the time counts towards the ILR.
I wonder in what mindset they make up rules…
Facing same issue here. the annoying part is that, one reputable lawyer said the opposite but asked a high fee (which I was ok to go with) - but the two other said I couldn’t combine these times. Any progress on your side @Burak_Uzun ? (hopefully )
Hey bozkan, sorry to hear that.
I just went with 3 years after consulting an immigration advisor from deloitte.
@Burak_Uzun, sorry that I wasn’t clear enough - and thanks for your prompt reply. I was referring to your 2nd question.
So will you be able to count those 2.5 years in your ILR application? Or did it just reset?
No worries It resets unfortunately. Time you spent in Dependent Visa does not count towards it.
Thanks for confirming!