Thanks for replies.

So LIUK test is not essential when applying for ILR in this case, however might still make sense to get the test done and over with as I reckon it will be needed for citizenship.

What did the JR say about those who got on HSMP between 3rd April - 7th Nov 2006? I thought JR was only for those who applied before 3rd April 06 which means they only needed 4 years to be eligible to apply for ILR. Does this only concern the LIUK test, which those group are exempted from? Can someo...

sushdmehta wrote: Since your passport was stamped in Feb '06, that's when your ILR clock started.

regards

Thanks again for your reply. I guess then its another 12 months wait until feb11.

Anyone can advice with my other queries?


Cheers for help.

If you were issued leave to enter (as a WP holder), then your ILR clock started on the day you entered UK. If you were issued leave to remain as a WP holder, then your ILR clock started on the date of issue of the LTR. Assuming you switched to HSMP while you were in UK with a valid leave to enter/r...

sushdmehta wrote:On what date did you enter UK?

regards

Oh sorry, did not mention that bit. I was in the UK already prior to that and WP was issued as LTR, and then I switched to HSMP straight from WP.

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