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TIER 2 (Gen) Dependent to ILR - UK Naric Documents Question

Posted: Mon Mar 26, 2018 4:21 pm
by RaghuKarnati
Hi Guys,
My Wife entered UK as a Tier 2 (Gen) dependent on 13th Dec 2013 and she completes 5 year tenure on 13th Dec 2018. Her current Tier 2 dependent Visa expies on 5th Jan 2019. I am on ILR Visa at the moment. I am looking to apply for her ILR in Dec 2018 obviously and have question about her English Language requirement. She holds a 'Bachelor of Engineering' certificate (Anna University) which was taught in English and awarded in India.

And my Question is from below snippet, taken from this URL: https://www.gov.uk/english-language/degrees-in-english
If your degree isn’t from a UK university, you’ll need your original degree certificate and one of the following:
  • an original letter or certificate from UK NARIC confirming the equivalent level of your degree, plus an official letter from your university with your name and degree confirming that your degree was taught in English
  • an original and official certificate from your university confirming the degree was taught or researched in a majority English-speaking country (except Canada)
I am looking at the first point from the above, as it is applicable in my wife's case.
What kind of certificate should I get from UK Naric. Their website has quite a few services and I am confused what to select. Is it 'Statement of Comparability' Or 'Visas and Nationality Service' Or BOTH Or Something else?

Also, the first point asks for an 'official letter from the University confirming that the degree was taught in English'. Is this mandatory to get this letter from the University in India? Is there any other alternative to this as to avoid the hassle and delays (if any)?

Appreciate your help. Thanks

Re: TIER 2 (Gen) Dependent to ILR - UK Naric Documents Question

Posted: Mon Mar 26, 2018 4:26 pm
by CR001
UKVI NARIC Red route - costs £150, same as the B1 English test which is quicker.

Re: TIER 2 (Gen) Dependent to ILR - UK Naric Documents Question

Posted: Mon Mar 26, 2018 4:32 pm
by RaghuKarnati
Thanks for the prompt reply. Do you know if we need an official letter from University as well?

Re: TIER 2 (Gen) Dependent to ILR - UK Naric Documents Question

Posted: Mon Mar 26, 2018 4:33 pm
by CR001
Not sure what NARIC asks for.

English test might be easier, takes 10 minutes.

Re: TIER 2 (Gen) Dependent to ILR - UK Naric Documents Question

Posted: Mon Mar 26, 2018 4:55 pm
by RaghuKarnati
Thanks CR001. I will dig into B1 English test and see how easy or difficult it is going to be for my wife.