My apologies for a typo in my post. The sentence:
"My question is: Is the HSMP visa valid through October '06, even if I am unemployed (seeking new work)?"

...should read:
"My question is: Is the HSMP visa valid through October '08, even if I am unemployed (seeking new work)?"

I would like to ask this group a much more basic question regarding HSMP status upon job termination. I have an HSMP visa which is valid through October '08. It took effect in October '06; prior to that time, I worked in the UK on a dependent visa from October '03 through October '06. I applied for ...