For who applied to the HSMP between 3 April 06 and 7 Nov 06

[karupalli]

ILR arrangements

This page explains the arrangements UKBA have put in place for migrants who:

* received an HSMP approval letter on the basis of an application submitted between 3 April 2006 and 7 November 2006, and obtained entry clearance or permission to stary in the United Kingdom (also called 'leave to remain' or LtR) on the basis of that letter;
*
have completed at least five years' continuous residence in the United Kingdom in a qualifying category; and
*
want to apply to settle in the United Kingdom.

More details - see the link

http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/worki ... er-remain/

[nksg]

karupalli,

Thanks for the update !!

NK

[ashishashah]

What is new in this??It says 5 years for ILR..So dont know what is the "update"?

[karupalli]

Update is:: this group dont need to take "Life in UK" or "English test" inorder to get ILR.

[nksg]

Also "I think" pre Nov 2006 will be covered by the JR so wont be impacted by new citizenship bill.. which is expected to go live in Dec 2010.

i.e some one who entered UK on HSMP pre nov 2006 will be able to apply for ILR in Nov 2011.