From the following expression used in above UKA reply:

"Breaks of leave within the UK and other longer absences outside the UK..."

it appears that now breaks of leave within UK would also be taken care of.
It is a good news.

no business experience is required

instead of experience English language ability would be problem for a house wife as IELTS 7 band are required for each head

Check law society Solicitor Firms data for Pakistan at

http://www.lawsociety.org.uk/choosingan ... icitor.law

As per above data there are UK Solicitor in Pakistan dealing in immigration law and Solicitor is at higher pedestal than OISC advisor

A family friend came to UK in July 2006 under HSMP on entry clearance of one year given on 25/5/2006 valid and up to 25/5/2007. In March 2007 he left UK without applying for extension as he did not full fill new criteria of earnings introduced in Nov.2006. After issuance of HSMP JR Policy Document h...

Accountant letter idea sound good as case workers are used to similar letter by employers certifying job related foreign tour of their employee.

A family friend who is a foreign lawyer is on HSMP JR (5 Yr) and is self with head office in UK and a branch office overseas. Head Office in Uk and branch overseas is on record since beginning of stay. At the time of HSMP extension it was also shown as such besides showing foreign earnings. Due to p...

Great. I am very impressed with your all round knowledge

it appears that in SET(O) Form as well as in spread sheet you listed only the personal absences and not the business one -Pl confirm. If so it is good thinking/interpretation

Scheme closed on 27 Nov 2008 for rest of the world but continues for two countries. For rest of world extension are still allowed http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/workingintheuk/tier2/work-permit-holders/extending/twes/ Point in issue was not the TWES amalgamation with HSMP stay rather PEO Solihull...

Work Permits are of various kinds. Training for work experience (TWES) is one of them and still continues for certain countries.

UKBA weblink
http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/emplo ... rkpermits/

A family friend had come to UK in Nov 2005 on WP ( Training for Work Experience). In Sep 2006 he switched to to HSMP. By including WP period he completed 5 year in Nov.2010.But it was not sure that earlier period under TWES would be amalgamated or not? So for taking a chance appointment at PEO Solih...

I was searching the forum/web but could not find HSMP Guidance Note issued at the material time by Home Office in respect of post April 2006 but pre Nov 2006 period in the context that what is mentioned about absences for ILR.
If anyone has the document link than that be provided.

There appears to be typing error in subject guide issued on 19 April. On page 3 it provides that: * highly-skilled migrant programme (paragraph 245E-F), and Whereas in Immigration Rules Para 245E pertains to Tier 1 (Investor) ,Para 245EF pertains to ILR of Investor and Para 245F pertains to PSW who ...

What is the evidence of payment in local currency? Tax is to deducted by the employer even in that case and deposited in the country where payment is made. If salary was not paid through banking channel and tax was not deducted/deposited in India than no one would believe on company letter you are r...

vinny wrote:

vinny wrote:I think that they refer to the main applicant (parent) only.

I think that they are applicable to the main applicant (parent) only, as referenced by the specific paragraphs of the immigration rules.

Thanks vinny - Your replies/reference sounds very appropriate

These are modernised guidance at http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitecontent/documents/policyandlaw/modernised/cross-cut/ilr-calculating-continuous/ilr-calculating-continuous.pdf? titled "Indefinite leave to remain - calculating continuous period in UK" under the category " Other cr...

Comments and advice is solicited from seniors/moderators on this unique situation of absences of over 18 year’s dependent child= Facts = Child entered UK with main applicant on 3 Dec 2006 when he was 16 years of age. The child went back to home country on 25 Dec 2006 to complete academic session. ...

A representation/complaint can be made though not provided in immigration rules. There are precedents and you can seek help of local MP as well. There is slight hope that they can review their decision especially if you have paid tax in uk of those 4 months Your case proved again that same day servi...

A friend has applied for Tier 1 (general) on 20 March 2011 through post - switching from Tier 2 . How one an expedite biometrics as he needs to travel on a travel document without withdrawing his application and asking back the passport

My friend' EC has been approved. It was applied on 16 Oct from Lahore.There was no verification call to employer. I think bank account in HSBC, Lahore was the most credible aspect wherein salary of 12 months was credited and maintenance funds were gradully accumulated.

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Mr HHH

Your degree is not recgnised. You do not qualify. Dont waste money

Mr HHH

Your degree is not recgnised. You do not qualify. Dont waste money

Now we have three instances of October application; - 13 October - briltek from Lahore -16 October - my friend from Lahore -22 October- kmunir First feedback of processing would be from briltek. It was expected that due to earlier closure of BHC for 3 weeks processing of application would be faster ...

Any one who has applied for EC with HSMP approval letter in Oct.2008 after reopening of BHC visa service may give his/her update of any progress thereof.