Reversing "HSMP to WP resets the ILR clock"?

[MrBaboo]

For a bit of light Saturday morning reading I've just been going over the new immigration rules published for Tier 1 (including transitional arrangements):

http://www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk/siteco ... iew=Binary

Paragraph 7.17 (an explanatory section) had something very interesting to say:

we are
amending the immigration rules for indefinite leave to remain as a work permit holder
(paragraph 134 of the immigration rules) to provide that time previously spent here as a
Highly Skilled Migrant will count towards settlement in the work permit category.

So it seems like the government may have realised how unjust and unwaranted resetting the ILR clock is after switching to a WP from the HSMP (especially since they force this on people already in the system who don't otherwise qualify for HSMP/Tier 1 renewals).

Any thoughts by senior members? Am I reading this right?

[karupalli]

This is good news.

[flanker]

I believe this amendment is to cater for some ppl on HSMP who failed their extension application, but is subsequently granted WP on the basis of having been in salaried employment for more than 12months with the same employer.