As such when you contact solicitors for the first time, they say yeah it should be okay, but this solicitor has studied the case thoroughly with all the details.

Really confused what to do.

I have contacted few solicitors and all have different opinion. Reply from one of the solicitor is : You need to be able to show 5 years continuity in the UK in the relevant immigration categories in order to apply. Your leave as HSMP and Tier 1 (General) are relevant categories, but as you know I h...

Thanks for the quick reply.
I just wonder what reason needs to be mentioned for my absence from 07.04.2008 and 28.06.008.I basically went back to india to wind up all the things and served the notice period of my previous employer.
Do you think this reply can go negative or it doesn't matter?

Hello, We need urgent advice for eligibility for ILR. Initially on HSMP issued on 15.02.2008.Extended to Tier 1 in 2010 till 15.02.2013. Our doubt is regarding the starting of 5 year period. First entry on HSMP visa on 29.03.2008 but just for one week for interviews. Left UK on 07.04.2008. After tha...