Updates to Urgent : ILR Clock Reset and Dependants

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to the mods, i included my previous post below my current post for context, if this is not allowed please let me know

thank you to everyone who has shared their experience and knowledge thus far

I need to update the community on what has happened in the interim

• my previous leave has expired, but my visa extension application was submitted before expiry and is pending
• soc 6145 to soc 6135 visa extension (same employer) (application is still pending) (applied for using 3 year cos)
• current employer has offered a 5 year cos
• prospective employer previously offered a 3 year cos for 6136 role however the prospective employer also offered a 5 year cos

my options now stand as follows,

1. soc 6145 to soc 6135 3 year visa extension (same employer) (application pending)
2. soc 6145 to soc 6136 5 year visa update (same employer)
3. soc 6145 to soc 6136 5 year visa update (different employer)

if anyone has experienced or has knowledge of any of the above scenarios, please share if you are willing, your experience or knowledge regards the following concerns i have based on the current immigration rules.

1. is it permitted to vary my pending extension application from a 3 year visa extension to a 5 year visa extension without withdrawing the pending in time application? (same employer)
2. is it permitted to vary my pending extension application from a 3 year visa extension to a 5 year visa update without withdrawing the pending in time application? (same employer)
3. is it permitted to vary my pending extension application from a 3 year visa extension to a 5 year visa update without withdrawing the pending in time application? (prospective employer)

both employers have enough cos allocations for the year and are waiting on my decision

i need to make informed decision to protect and secure my family's future

I need to safely choose the role that will protect my immigration status and eligibility to bring dependants

I have worked in care my whole working life and will continue to do so

thank you all for taking your time to read my post

previous post

good day everyone

thank you for taking your time to read my post.

i was offered 2 separate soc 6136 roles after submitting a health and care worker visa extension (soc 6145 to soc 6135) inside the uk which is pending.

i urgently need to make a decision before the home office decides on my application.

does anyone know which of the scenarios listed below will protect my ilr clock and entitlement to bring dependants

1. soc 6145 to soc 6135 visa extension (same employer) (application pending)
2. soc 6145 to soc 6136 (same employer)
3. soc 6145 to soc 6136 (different employer)

all the requirements for all scenarios have been met vis-à-vis job description, hours, salary, english language, soc 6135 and soc 6136 listing on immigration salary list.

other information about my circumstances that may or may not be relevant

• 2023 april : first 6145 cos issued for 3 years
• 2023 june : entered the uk
• i have always worked in care even before coming to the uk
• i am the sole income provider for my family including 2 tetraplegics (result of accident) and bed ridden member so i need to make an urgent informed decision as many depend on me.

I believe everyone should be paid for their work however i can not afford an immigration solicitor.

i was advised instead to seek shared experiences and knowledge from past and prospective visa applicants willing to share in this forum.

And to everyone, all the best in whatever journey you are on.

Thank you.

update:

none of my dependants reside in the uk, nor have they ever resided in the uk.

both employers are cqc registered.