Hi All. As you will appreciate, no question is small or silly Intial LTR - 22 Jan 2008 - HSMP ( Within UK) Extension FLR - 20 Jan 2010 - Tier 1 General valid until 20 Jan 2013 ( Extension period falls short of 5 years by 2 days) 5th anniversary of initial visa - 22 Jan 2013 So allowed to apply from ...