ENGLISH Requirement - Applying for Tier-1 Extension

[vennk0]

Hi,

I got my initial Tier-1 in May-2010 and I wrote TOEFL in Jan-2010 and showed TOEFL score as proof for English Requirement in 2010.

Now, I am planning to apply for expension - But I have some doubts regarding English requirements

1. Do I need to prove again for English requirement or initial applications proof will be sufficient
2. Will TOEFL which I took in 2010 is sufficicent for this extension in 2012(But I read score is valid for only 2 years)

Kindly advise if I have to take TOEFL again or is there any other way?

Thank you.

[UKBALoveStory]

Hi,

I got my initial Tier-1 in May-2010 and I wrote TOEFL in Jan-2010 and showed TOEFL score as proof for English Requirement in 2010.

Now, I am planning to apply for expension - But I have some doubts regarding English requirements

1. Do I need to prove again for English requirement or initial applications proof will be sufficient
2. Will TOEFL which I took in 2010 is sufficicent for this extension in 2012(But I read score is valid for only 2 years)

Kindly advise if I have to take TOEFL again or is there any other way?

Thank you.

You don't have to prove English requirement again...

[iffi786]

I have the same question as well my ext is at end of may and in initial application I provide eng certificate and it's valid for two years and it's expired should I need to do it again for my ext according to new rules Bec new rules are bit confuse thanks

[ashehzi]

please note that it has already been discussed few times on the forum. I initially had this same query last month and the conclusion was:

since you have already provided your english language requirements, you need to choose following option in your tier-1 app form, page 40:

Applicant is currently in the United Kingdom as a Tier 1 (General) migrant, or as a Highly Skilled Migrant Programme participant and has previously satisfied the English Language requirement

regards,[/quote]

[samira_uk]

I've read the threads. I myself in the UK on Tier 1 which will expire in Feb 2013. I provided IELTS with overall of 6.5 which is now expired. I know that according to the rules and guidances there is no need to provide any evidence for english language and for qualification (if you are claiming point for the same qualification you submitted in your initial applicaiton).

I think there are two reasons for all these confusions:
1-It is said permission to stay. To be honest I myslef do not know what do they mean by permission to stay? It is the initial Tier 1 visa which we have got?
2-Many of the users may think who is going to apply for extension and is in need of IELTS or english language proof? all the Tier 1 Generals proved their english is at good level and therefore this transition is for whom?
they forget that there are many categories in the UK like compsoer, writer and lawyers (the dead categories) who are capable of extension for Tier 1 General and they did not submit any evidence for their english language ability

[vennk0]

I think there are two reasons for all these confusions:
1-It is said permission to stay. To be honest I myslef do not know what do they mean by permission to stay? It is the initial Tier 1 visa which we have got?
2-Many of the users may think who is going to apply for extension and is in need of IELTS or english language proof? all the Tier 1 Generals proved their english is at good level and therefore this transition is for whom?
they forget that there are many categories in the UK like compsoer, writer and lawyers (the dead categories) who are capable of extension for Tier 1 General and they did not submit any evidence for their english language ability

Hi Samira,

Above reply is not very clear, kindly advise if we have to prove our english requirements again for extension or not?

Thank you.

[samira_uk]

As in the previous posts, it is clear that you do not have to prove it again and it is clearly stated in the guidance. What i tried to explain were the reasons of this anxiery and doubt.

[QuickSam]

You don't need to provide the proof again. Even if you provide the proof again, it won't hurt.