Hi All,
Got a reply from UKBA settlement ops team...
SettlementOpsPolicy@homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk
Dear ***,
Thank you for your enquiry regarding your eligibility to apply for settlement in the UK. I can confirm that as per the modernised guidance to which you refer, caseworkers can count an absence from the UK at the beginning of the Entry Clearance leave, for a period of up to 3 months.
You delayed your entry to UK for up to 2 months, which is within the permitted limit, therefore I can confirm that you will be eligible to apply for ILR 28 days before your HSMP entry clearance start date.
I trust this answers your question
Regards
UK Border Agency – Settlement Ops Policy
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