ILR SEPTEMBER 2011 (HSMP JR)

[HSMP2011]

Dear all,

I came to UK on student visa in August 2004 and changed to HSMP in September 2006 and subsequently received extension as Tier 1 Gen migrant (HSMP JR prior to Nov 2006) and did not have to go through point system.

My query is whether I am eligible for ILR in 2011 SEPTEMBER?

Home office does mention in relation to HSMP/Tier 1 candidates prior to November 2006, I can apply for ILR after 5 years on HSMP/Tier 1.
I understand rules change in JULY 2011 and was hoping this does not affect me but still not sure.

Pundits and Gurus on this forum, please advice on this.

Many thanks.

[bani]

The rules change won't affect you. The JR2 Court Order states that you'll be eligible for ILR after 5 years, UKBA has to adhere to that.

The rules change state something about HSMP exemption, in fact, but I don't have the link.

[Markie]

here's the link from the UKBA website...

The rules change won't affect you. The JR2 Court Order states that you'll be eligible for ILR after 5 years, UKBA has to adhere to that.

The rules change state something about HSMP exemption, in fact, but I don't have the link.

[HSMP2011]

Many thanks to both of you. Much appreciated.