Interesting. I already hold a UK IMC / IR(R) rating (converted from my FAA IR). Are you saying that if I complete an FAA IPC, the CAA will issue me a new IR(R) again? Could you please give me a pointer to the EASA / CAA regs which permit that option?
The CAA will issue an IMC/IR(R) on the basis of a foreign ICAO IR valid for 25 months from the date of the last IR
Test - They do not recognize an FAA Instrument
Proficiency Check as an IR
Test so this would be useless (on its own) for obtaining or maintaining an IMC Rating.