Wife wants to switch from tier 4 to GT dependant visa

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Hi everyone,

Hope you’re fine and enjoying your weekend!

Quick question- I have been on the UK Global Talent Visa 5 years route for 1 year and 6 months. And my wife who has just graduated and on Uk student visa (tier 4) wants to switch to dependant visa. As I have 3 years and 6 months before I switch to ILR, please what number of years can she apply for the dependant visa?

I. Is it 5 years straight?
2. Is it 3 years and 6 months remaining for me to switch to ILR ?

Please I need advice from @Francisca_Chiedu @May or anyone that has an answer to this question.

Thank you.

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Based on SW visa experience, dependant’s visa would end on the same date as yours, she’ll be asked about your visa end date. you’ll have to pay 4 years of IHS. Not sure if it’s any different for GT dependant but it’d most likely be the same but let’s hear the experts’ opinion.

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Your IHS will be calculated based on your visa end date