Hi, I've got a query related to pariknarain's original query. I'm in a similar situation: HSMP Visa issue date: 4 January 2008 1st Date of entry in the UK: 29 January 2008 Tier 1 Visa extension Expires : 04 January 2013 As I understand it, I can apply for ILR 28 days prior to 4 January 2013. What I ...