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SET (m) ILR English language requirement
Posted: Sat Feb 16, 2019 2:05 pm
by andrea878
hello,
I'm applying for ILR SET(m). I'd like some clarification on the english language requirement.
I have my university degree (Masters degree from University of Cape Town in South Africa), as well as a letter from my university confirming that the degree was taught in english. (These documents were accepted as evidence for the english language requirement when I applied for FLR in 2016)
Do I now need to also provide verification form the NARIC?
thank you
Andrea
Re: SET (m) ILR English language requirement
Posted: Sat Feb 16, 2019 4:33 pm
by bizman
A masters degree from university of Cape Town this is ok
Re: SET (m) ILR English language requirement
Posted: Sat Feb 16, 2019 7:07 pm
by CR001
bizman wrote: ↑Sat Feb 16, 2019 4:33 pm
A masters degree from university of Cape Town this is ok
Why do you say that. It is a foreign degree and needs NARIC red route.
Re: SET (m) ILR English language requirement
Posted: Sat Feb 16, 2019 9:01 pm
by bizman
I forgot to respond to second question. Yes he needs NARICS verification
Re: SET (m) ILR English language requirement
Posted: Sun Feb 17, 2019 12:15 pm
by andrea878
CR001 wrote: ↑Sat Feb 16, 2019 7:07 pm
bizman wrote: ↑Sat Feb 16, 2019 4:33 pm
A masters degree from university of Cape Town this is ok
Why do you say that. It is a foreign degree and needs NARIC red route.
Hi, My question is: Do I need to provide the NARIC verification if the degree alone (without NARIC verification) was previously accepted as part of my successful FLR application in 2016.
The reason I'm wondering is because the Home Office guidance states:
A partner or parent applying for leave to enter or remain who has an academic qualification which was accepted as part of a successful previous application as a partner or parent is not required to provide further evidence of that academic qualification.
and:
"you do not need to see additional confirmation from NARIC where the:
• Home Office have previously accepted a degree qualification as meeting the requirements for an earlier application, and leave was granted"
Re: SET (m) ILR English language requirement
Posted: Mon Feb 18, 2019 9:20 am
by bizman
That’s correct, quote that rule in a cover letter along with your application and tell them you have satisfied this in previous application
Re: SET (m) ILR English language requirement
Posted: Mon Feb 18, 2019 9:28 am
by CR001
You do of course risk being refused ILR due to not submitting NARIC for a foreign degree and losing the ILR fee (yes, there have been many refusals for this very reason). If ILR is refused, you then risk HO putting you on the FLR(FP) 10 year partner route and you will need to pay £1000 IHS for this (many have had this unfortunate experience in recent weeks).
For the sake of £150 for NARIC red route or the 10 minute B1 test, you risk losing a couple of thousand £££.
Personally, I am not a fan of taking risks with HO and would pay the £150 for NARIC or test.
Re: SET (m) ILR English language requirement
Posted: Mon Feb 18, 2019 9:40 am
by bizman
Though the rule is clear about this and I remember Marcnarth also used previous English test for his ILR application, however in rational thinking and taking utmost precautions with HO, what you said is valid. OP can just spend £150 and get the English language test sorted. It’s not a big deal. You should pass it easily.
Re: SET (m) ILR English language requirement
Posted: Mon Feb 18, 2019 10:59 am
by ramsprk
CR001 wrote: ↑Sat Feb 16, 2019 7:07 pm
bizman wrote: ↑Sat Feb 16, 2019 4:33 pm
A masters degree from university of Cape Town this is ok
Why do you say that. It is a foreign degree and needs NARIC red route.
Hi CR001,
If it is a Foreign does it really required to be a NARIC red route? I have my old NARIC certificates which i was used for my previous visa extension.
Please let me know?
Thakns
RP
Re: SET (m) ILR English language requirement
Posted: Mon Feb 18, 2019 2:14 pm
by andrea878
CR001 wrote: ↑Mon Feb 18, 2019 9:28 am
You do of course risk being refused ILR due to not submitting NARIC for a foreign degree and losing the ILR fee (yes, there have been many refusals for this very reason). If ILR is refused, you then risk HO putting you on the FLR(FP) 10 year partner route and you will need to pay £1000 IHS for this (many have had this unfortunate experience in recent weeks).
For the sake of £150 for NARIC red route or the 10 minute B1 test, you risk losing a couple of thousand £££.
Personally, I am not a fan of taking risks with HO and would pay the £150 for NARIC or test.
Thanks, agreed - not going to risk it!
ILR SET (M) Surname Discrepancy in Documents
Posted: Fri Feb 22, 2019 9:29 am
by andrea878
hello,
I'm currently applying for ILR Set(M)
There is a surname discrepancy between my payslips and my bank statements and i'm concerned it may cause a problem.
Basically, for all official purposes (i.e bank accounts, utilities etc.) I use my family surname, which is still in my passport.
However for work and everyday purposes I use my married surname.
So, my payslips are currently made out to my married surname (Petra xxxxx yyyyyy) , which i use for work and everyday purposes, while my bank statements are still made out to my family surname (Petra xxxxxxx bbbbbbbb).
I've just not had the opportunity to swap my passport over to my married name as it requires requesting new residency card etc etc.
It is clearly evident that it is me - and I have marriage certificates etc to justify this.
Also, for my FLR application in 2016, i justified this with a simple cover letter explaining the situation.
Do you think i can do the same for this application?
Thanks!
Re: ILR SET (M) Surname Discrepancy in Documents
Posted: Fri Feb 22, 2019 9:33 am
by CR001
andrea878 wrote: ↑Fri Feb 22, 2019 9:29 am
hello,
I'm currently applying for ILR Set(M)
There is a surname discrepancy between my payslips and my bank statements and i'm concerned it may cause a problem.
Basically, for all official purposes (i.e bank accounts, utilities etc.) I use my family surname, which is still in my passport.
However for work and everyday purposes I use my married surname.
So, my payslips are currently made out to my married surname (Petra xxxxx
yyyyyy) , which i use for work and everyday purposes, while my bank statements are still made out to my family surname (Petra xxxxxxx
bbbbbbbb).
I've just not had the opportunity to swap my passport over to my married name as it requires requesting new residency card etc etc.
It is clearly evident that it is me - and I have marriage certificates etc to justify this.
Also, for my FLR application in 2016, i justified this with a simple cover letter explaining the situation.
Do you think i can do the same for this application?
Thanks!
Not an issue.
Set (m) - absence allowance
Posted: Sun Feb 24, 2019 12:05 pm
by andrea878
Hello,
Does anybody know how many days 'absence' from the UK are allowed when applying for Set(m) / 5year route?
thanks
Re: Set (m) - absence allowance
Posted: Sun Feb 24, 2019 12:07 pm
by CR001
andrea878 wrote: ↑Sun Feb 24, 2019 12:05 pm
Hello,
Does anybody know how many days 'absence' from the UK are allowed when applying for Set(m) / 5year route?
thanks
There is no absence limit for Set M spouse visa holders.
Set(m)-applying 28 days prior to end of qualifying period
Posted: Sun Feb 24, 2019 1:06 pm
by andrea878
Hi,
I understand there is a general rule that applies to all immigration applications, where you can apply 28 day before reaching the end of the qualifying period (60 months).
I cant seem to find any evidence that this applies specifically to SET(m) 5 year route applications.
Is there anywhere that specifically states this?
I dont want to risk applying too early if it doesnt apply to this category.
thanks
Re: Set(m)-applying 28 days prior to end of qualifying period
Posted: Sun Feb 24, 2019 1:16 pm
by CR001
Please desist from starting a new topic with each question you have. Keep ALL questions on your set m in ONE topic, this one, merged again!!
Re: Set(m)-applying 28 days prior to end of qualifying period
Posted: Sun Feb 24, 2019 1:17 pm
by CR001
andrea878 wrote: ↑Sun Feb 24, 2019 1:06 pm
Hi,
I understand there is a general rule that applies to all immigration applications, where you can apply 28 day before reaching the end of the qualifying period (60 months).
I cant seem to find any evidence that this applies specifically to SET(m) 5 year route applications.
Is there anywhere that specifically states this?
I dont want to risk applying too early if it doesnt apply to this category.
thanks
It applies to all visa routes. Many have done it, myself included.
You are perhaps overthinking a little.