Ancestry to ILR - Bringing my Fiance' over 6 months before expiry as a dependant
Hi, anybody have any advice on the following:
I am currently in the UK on an Ancestry Visa. Under the current rules, I will qualify for ILR in February 2027. My partner and I are getting married in June 2026. We met in my home country at University and have been together for 4 years.
Am I correct in saying that my partner (who will excitingly be my wife at the time :) ) will be able to apply to be my dependant on my Ancestry Visa from the moment we receive our marriage certificate (which will be from South Africa). Her visa will expire the same date as mine (Feb 2027), and we can apply for ILR together? (Even though she has only been in the country for 6months).
Some additional info that may or may not be relevant, we have visited each other 5 times. She has come to the UK 4 times. She has applied for and been granted three visitors visas to visit myself over the past 3 years. We would be married now however my work has meant that we have had to both save up to be together (Damn IHS fees).
Is what I am saying correct? Or am I missing something (seems quite fortunate to be able to give someone ILR after just 6 months in the country, so just making sure I haven't missed something).
Any help would be really really appreciated.