Joining Your Partner in the UK: A Skilled Worker Dependant Success Story
02.10.2025
Reuniting Families Through the Skilled Worker Dependant Route
When one partner is already working in the UK under a Skilled Worker visa, it can also open the door for their family members to relocate. At Sterling Law, we recently assisted a client whose husband held a Skilled Worker visa. With our support, his wife successfully obtained a PBS Dependant visa, enabling the couple to reunite in the UK.
What is a Skilled Worker Visa?
The Skilled Worker visa allows individuals to come to or remain in the UK to work in an eligible role for an approved employer. One of its key benefits is the opportunity for close family members to apply as dependants. This ensures that families are not forced to live apart while one partner builds a career in the UK.
Who Can Apply as a Dependant?
Eligible dependants include:
- A partner or spouse.
- A child under 18.
A dependant’s visa is generally granted until the same date as the Skilled Worker visa holder’s permission to remain in the UK.
Key Requirements
To qualify, applicants must prove their relationship to the Skilled Worker visa holder and satisfy the criteria set out in the Immigration Rules, including providing the necessary documentary and financial evidence.
How We Helped Our Client
In this case, our immigration advisor Tetiana Deren, supported by Daria Kotkova, prepared the PBS Dependant application in line with the current requirements of the Immigration Rules. By gathering robust evidence of the relationship and financial position, and presenting a clear, well-structured submission, we secured a positive outcome — allowing the family to reunite and live together in the UK.
At Sterling Law, we recognise that every application is unique. Our approach is tailored to ensure accuracy, compliance, and the strongest possible chance of success.
Thinking About Joining Your Partner?
If your partner is in the UK on a Skilled Worker visa, you may also be eligible to join them under the dependant route. Contact us today to discuss your options and find out how we can help you bring your family together.
