ILR

sri11 · Post by **sri11** » Mon Nov 05, 2007 4:59 pm

Could anybody advice on ILR application merging HSMP and WP times.
I was on workpermit from 04/2003 to 07/2005. Then I was asked to convert to permit free training visa. I converted to HSMP in 05/2006 and will apply for extension in 04/2008.
Am I eligible for amalgamation of my WP and HSMP periods?
I had my WP until 12/2005 but was asked to change over to permit free due to the doctors training rules in force then.
Thanks

VictoriaS · Post by **VictoriaS** » Mon Nov 05, 2007 5:22 pm

You have a break between the WP and the HSMP because you were on permit free - this means that you cannot apply for ILR until 2011, when you have been on the HSMP for five years.

Victoria

sri11 · Post by **sri11** » Tue Nov 06, 2007 10:50 am

Victoria,
Does this apply even if I was forced by the deanery to convert to permit free training visa? I was told that i had to be on a training visa to continue on the job that i had started in july 2005 and hence had to convert to permit free training from a work permit in a hurry.
Thanks

VictoriaS · Post by **VictoriaS** » Tue Nov 06, 2007 11:19 am

It applies in all circumstances, I'm afraid.

Victoria

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