I have just joint the forum although have been reading posts on it for a few months now. It has been most helpful.
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My question is when does the 5 year qualifying period for ILR under HSMP start? Is it
a) The date when initial leave was granted under HSMP (The current Set (O) guidance note says quote “There is a qualifying period to complete in most of the categories on this form. That period runs from the date on which you were granted leave to enter or remain in this capacity. Please do not apply more than 28 days before completing that qualifying period. “
See Top of page 3 , Section 5 when to apply http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitec ... idseto.pdf
b) Date of first entry in to the UK under HSMP
I got my initial leave to enter under HSMP on the 6th Feb 2004 but my actual entry date was 15th April 2004. I need to know whether the earliest I can apply for ILR would then be mid Jan 2009 (Per a) or Mid March 2009 (Per b)
Many thanks for your help