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If it has UKVI unique reference number then maybe acceptable but better to do B1 ielts life skills to use it again in future applications.yasir ali wrote: ↑Thu Dec 26, 2019 9:59 amHi there,
My wife is in the UK on a tier 4 dependant visa but recently I got my ILR and I want to switch her visa from Tier 4 dependant to ILR dependant. She did IELTS (academic) in 2019 and got a score of 8.0 overall. Is this sufficient for a spouse visa or does she need to do A1 English language test?
https://takeielts.britishcouncil.org/ta ... ukvi/scorePlease note that both General and Academic Training modules are accepted. The CEFR requirement for each skill must be met.
IELTS for UKVI can be used where IELTS Life Skills is used; test takers would need to get 4.0 or above in Speaking and Listening (scores for Reading and Writing will be ignored).
The test is only valid for two years so doing B1 would be pointless unless applying to settle within the next 2 years.seagul wrote: ↑Thu Dec 26, 2019 2:42 pmIf it has UKVI unique reference number then maybe acceptable but better to do B1 ielts life skills to use it again in future applications.yasir ali wrote: ↑Thu Dec 26, 2019 9:59 amHi there,
My wife is in the UK on a tier 4 dependant visa but recently I got my ILR and I want to switch her visa from Tier 4 dependant to ILR dependant. She did IELTS (academic) in 2019 and got a score of 8.0 overall. Is this sufficient for a spouse visa or does she need to do A1 English language test?
https://takeielts.britishcouncil.org/ta ... ukvi/scorePlease note that both General and Academic Training modules are accepted. The CEFR requirement for each skill must be met.
IELTS for UKVI can be used where IELTS Life Skills is used; test takers would need to get 4.0 or above in Speaking and Listening (scores for Reading and Writing will be ignored).
Amber wrote: ↑Thu Dec 26, 2019 3:22 pmThe test is only valid for two years so doing B1 would be pointless unless applying to settled within the next 2 years.seagul wrote: ↑Thu Dec 26, 2019 2:42 pmIf it has UKVI unique reference number then maybe acceptable but better to do B1 ielts life skills to use it again in future applications.yasir ali wrote: ↑Thu Dec 26, 2019 9:59 amHi there,
My wife is in the UK on a tier 4 dependant visa but recently I got my ILR and I want to switch her visa from Tier 4 dependant to ILR dependant. She did IELTS (academic) in 2019 and got a score of 8.0 overall. Is this sufficient for a spouse visa or does she need to do A1 English language test?
https://takeielts.britishcouncil.org/ta ... ukvi/scorePlease note that both General and Academic Training modules are accepted. The CEFR requirement for each skill must be met.
IELTS for UKVI can be used where IELTS Life Skills is used; test takers would need to get 4.0 or above in Speaking and Listening (scores for Reading and Writing will be ignored).
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/immigration ... d-evidence32D. If an applicant applying for limited leave to enter or remain under Part 8 or Appendix FM submits an English language test certificate or result and the Home Office has already accepted it as part of a successful previous partner or parent application (but not where the application was refused, even if on grounds other than the English language requirement), the decision-maker will accept that certificate or result as valid if it is:
(a) from a provider which is no longer approved, or
(b) from a provider who remains approved but the test the applicant has taken with that provider is no longer approved, or
(c) from a test centre which is no longer approved, or
(d) past its validity date (if a validity date is required), provided that it is at or above the requisite level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages and when the subsequent application is made:
(i) the applicant has had continuous leave (disregarding any current period of overstaying where paragraph 39E of these Rules applies, as well as any previous period of overstaying where: the further application was made before 24 November 2016 and within 28 days of the expiry of leave; or the further application was made on or after 24 November 2016 and paragraph 39E of these Rules applied) as a partner or parent since the Home Office accepted the test certificate as valid; and
(ii) the award to the applicant does not fall within the circumstances set out in paragraph 32B of this Appendix.
Settlement is not limited leave to remain!seagul wrote: ↑Thu Dec 26, 2019 4:11 pmAmber wrote: ↑Thu Dec 26, 2019 3:22 pmThe test is only valid for two years so doing B1 would be pointless unless applying to settled within the next 2 years.seagul wrote: ↑Thu Dec 26, 2019 2:42 pmIf it has UKVI unique reference number then maybe acceptable but better to do B1 ielts life skills to use it again in future applications.yasir ali wrote: ↑Thu Dec 26, 2019 9:59 amHi there,
My wife is in the UK on a tier 4 dependant visa but recently I got my ILR and I want to switch her visa from Tier 4 dependant to ILR dependant. She did IELTS (academic) in 2019 and got a score of 8.0 overall. Is this sufficient for a spouse visa or does she need to do A1 English language test?
https://takeielts.britishcouncil.org/ta ... ukvi/scorePlease note that both General and Academic Training modules are accepted. The CEFR requirement for each skill must be met.
IELTS for UKVI can be used where IELTS Life Skills is used; test takers would need to get 4.0 or above in Speaking and Listening (scores for Reading and Writing will be ignored).https://www.gov.uk/guidance/immigration ... d-evidence32D. If an applicant applying for limited leave to enter or remain under Part 8 or Appendix FM submits an English language test certificate or result and the Home Office has already accepted it as part of a successful previous partner or parent application (but not where the application was refused, even if on grounds other than the English language requirement), the decision-maker will accept that certificate or result as valid if it is:
(a) from a provider which is no longer approved, or
(b) from a provider who remains approved but the test the applicant has taken with that provider is no longer approved, or
(c) from a test centre which is no longer approved, or
(d) past its validity date (if a validity date is required), provided that it is at or above the requisite level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages and when the subsequent application is made:
(i) the applicant has had continuous leave (disregarding any current period of overstaying where paragraph 39E of these Rules applies, as well as any previous period of overstaying where: the further application was made before 24 November 2016 and within 28 days of the expiry of leave; or the further application was made on or after 24 November 2016 and paragraph 39E of these Rules applied) as a partner or parent since the Home Office accepted the test certificate as valid; and
(ii) the award to the applicant does not fall within the circumstances set out in paragraph 32B of this Appendix.
https://www.gov.uk/english-language/app ... ificationsIf your qualification has run out
Some recognised test qualifications only last for 2 years. You can still use a B1 level qualification that you took more than 2 years ago in 2 situations.
Applying to settle in the UK
You can use a B1 level qualification that’s run out if both of the following are true:
it’s on the current list of recognised tests
it was accepted for another UK immigration application, for example when you got permission to enter
Applying for citizenship
You can use a B1 level qualification that’s run out if you’re applying for citizenship and it was accepted when you settled in the UK.
It does not matter if the B1 level test you took is not on the current list of recognised tests. You do not need to take another test.
Never seen anyone who don't want to settle. Also never seen anyone who don't want to save & keep the hassle to minimum. The cost & preparation of B1 is same as A1 test. Doing B1 will meet the present requirement of A1 & A2 on extension and for settlement (if rules remain same). Several members keeps asking same and got success as can be seen here and on ILR forum.
I don’t dispute that, however, for Entry clearance there is no need to complete B1 English as that’s not a requirement. Relying on current rules for settlement in 5 years is not wise. The preparation for B1 will be more as it’s a higher English language requirement! I suggest that you refrain from being so flippant.seagul wrote: ↑Thu Dec 26, 2019 5:19 pmNever seen anyone who don't want to settle. Also never seen anyone who don't want to save & keep the hassle to minimum. The cost & preparation of B1 is same as A1 test. Doing B1 will meet the present requirement of A1 & A2 on extension and for settlement (if rules remain same). Several members keeps asking same and got success as can be seen here and on ILR forum.
Many thanks for your valuable advice.
Yes.
Thank you, CR001 for your prompt response.
If you are applying using Category B (current salary and total income in the last 12 months both meeting the financial requirement), then you would need to supply 12 months worth of pay slips. It sounds like you may both meet the criteria to apply using Category A (at least 6 months with current employer), in which case you would only need to provide 6 months worth of payslips. This assumes your current full-time work is with the same employer, otherwise Category B will be your only option I think and you would have to wait until you receive your first pay for that. Additional details on the financial requirement in the guidance document below.
Thank you very much.geoeng wrote: ↑Tue Jan 21, 2020 9:20 amIf you are applying using Category B (current salary and total income in the last 12 months both meeting the financial requirement), then you would need to supply 12 months worth of pay slips. It sounds like you may both meet the criteria to apply using Category A (at least 6 months with current employer), in which case you would only need to provide 6 months worth of payslips. This assumes your current full-time work is with the same employer, otherwise Category B will be your only option I think and you would have to wait until you receive your first pay for that. Additional details on the financial requirement in the guidance document below.
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.u ... -ext_1.pdf
Work contracts are not required evidence. It is probably worth mentioning in your cover letter and possibly in the letter from your employer as well.yasir ali wrote: ↑Tue Jan 21, 2020 11:43 amLastly, I have explained my case in the covering letter. Should I mention in the covering letter that I have switched from part-time role to full-time role in the same company since I have no work restriction and should I send the HO my new contract which started in January alongside the previous one?
