Is tiers 1 dependant visa require english language test?

[Charliewhite]

Dear Seniors,

Is it mandatory to tier 1 dependant need to take the English language Test? Is there any new requirement added from April 6th 2011. I’m little confused with below link.



http://www.vfs-uk-in.com/news.aspx
19 April 2011: New list of English language providers to be mandatory from 18 May.

http://www.ukvisas.gov.uk/en/aboutus/ne ... =585598282
Visa Services New list of English language test providers to be mandatory from 18 May 2011


Can you please help me with below question?

Planning to apply Tier 1 dependant visa for my wife on mid of 17th May 2011. Does my dependant need to take the English language test?

[terriblescream]

Dear Seniors,

Is it mandatory to tier 1 dependant need to take the English language Test? Is there any new requirement added from April 6th 2011. I’m little confused with below link.



http://www.vfs-uk-in.com/news.aspx
19 April 2011: New list of English language providers to be mandatory from 18 May.

http://www.ukvisas.gov.uk/en/aboutus/ne ... =585598282
Visa Services New list of English language test providers to be mandatory from 18 May 2011


Can you please help me with below question?

Planning to apply Tier 1 dependant visa for my wife on mid of 17th May 2011. Does my dependant need to take the English language test?

It is not required for a dependant, it is meant for Main Applicant or as a spouse of the main applicant who is on ILR or British Citizen

[Charliewhite]

TerriblesScream,

Thanks for you kind replay

I hope you will not mistake me, Can you able to help me to find details relevant to the above query from UKBA or VFS sites

[terriblescream]

TerriblesScream,

Thanks for you kind replay

I hope you will not mistake me, Can you able to help me to find details relevant to the above query from UKBA or VFS sites

Not a problem Charliewhite, I wouldn't guide you wrong. You can check the required evidence from dependants at this link from UKBA

http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/worki ... ependants/

Hope all is clear...anything get back

[terriblescream]

This is the main link to your query, check out policy guidance on the right hand side, the previous link provided for maintenance.

http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/worki ... ependants/

You will find everything on this page

[Charliewhite]

Thanks TerriblesScream,

[terriblescream]

Thanks TerriblesScream,

Not a problem....


The requirement is only for Spouses of settled persons in UK

[pr123]

Hi,

I am a little confused with contradicting ideas. Could anyone of you please clarify the right approach?

Topics which DO NOT suggest the need for English knowledge for Tier 1 dependents are:

1) http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitec ... icants.pdf
(search for 'Tier 1')

2) Few other posts in this forum

Topics which seem to suggest that need for English knowledge skills for necessary for Tier1 dependents:
1)In 'http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/polic ... 1migrants/'. Search for the statement 'The requirements to be met by a person seeking leave to enter the United Kingdom as the spouse or civil partner of a person with limited leave'.

2) This link does not mention the type of dependents it is appplicable: http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitec ... e-partners

3) I called up UK Home office today and they seem to say (with a little confused mind) that ability to show English is applicable for all types of dependents. They asked me to check with the local embassy for more details.

[terriblescream]

you only require test of english if you want to join your SPOUSE who is on ILR or a BRITISH CITIZEN and you intented to apply for a SPOUSE VISA.

ALL PBS dependants do not require Test of English

[terriblescream]

Hi,

I Topics which seem to suggest that need for English knowledge skills for necessary for Tier1 dependents:
1)In 'http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/polic ... 1migrants/'. Search for the statement 'The requirements to be met by a person seeking leave to enter the United Kingdom as the spouse or civil partner of a person with limited leave'.

THis link above states requirement for English test if you are applying for Indefinate leave to remain as a parnter/spouse. NOT FOR FLR which is further leave to remain in the UK as a dependant of t1

[MD.V]

Hi, I am applying for my wife's visa as a dependent. I am on a tier 1 (General).
* Is it require to get her English Language test certificate?
* What other documents are required for the application support?

I had Got my visa on the basis of self employment in April 2011.

[Charliewhite]

Hi,

English Language Test is not required for Tier 1 Dependant visa.


Mandatory Docs
1. VAF 10 Completed Form
2. Dependant Passport
3. Dependant Passport Size Photo
4. Visa Fee
5. Biometric
6. Marriage Certificate
7. Copy of Main applicant Visa Page and bio data page
8. Maintenance Fund Supporting Doc as per requirement

Best to add as Supporting Docs
A) Employment Status
• Employee Reference Letter
• Last 3 or 6 Months Salary Slips
• Salary Credit Details (Salary Account Bank Statement)

B) Main Applicant Visa Status
• Copy of Main applicant Visa Page and bio data page
• All Pages of Main Applicant Passport (It's not Key)

C) Accommodation
• Rent Agreement
• No Objection Letter from Agent or Landlord
• Any one of the following Doc to support Address Proof
1. Gas Bill
2. Electricity Bill
3. Water bill
4. Electrol Confirmation & Voter Confirmation
5. Landline BT Bills

Additional Value added Docs
• Few Wedding Photos
• Few Engagement Photos (If Any)
• Wedding Invitation Card
• Passport page Stamp Entry if you travelled back to your home country regarding to any of the above functions.

[MD.V]

Hi,
Thank you very much sir, i was confused by looking at the following link

http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitec ... h-language

http://www.vfs-uk-in.com/news.aspx

12 May 2011: New list of English language providers - Transitional arrangements. On 6 April 2011 the UK Border Agency published a new list of English language test providers. For Tiers 1 and 2 of the Points Based System, tests that have been booked or taken with the existing list of providers can be used in applications as long as they are received by the UK Border Agency on or before 17 May 2011. From 18 May 2011 only tests taken with providers on the new list can be used for Tier 1 and 2 visa applications. For spouse or partner visa applications, you may use a test with an existing provider in an application received on or before the 17 July 2011. From 18 July 2011 all spouse or partner visa applications must be submitted with evidence from a provider on the new list. For further details please visit the UK Border Agency website.


I guess it meant is for the persons apply for ILR..

[geriatrix]

I guess it meant is for the persons apply for ILR..

No, it is meant for new principal / main applicants applying under Tier 1 and Tier 2.

[innocentdevil]

I guess it meant is for the persons apply for ILR..

No, it is meant for new principal / main applicants applying under Tier 1 and Tier 2.

and for ILR you and the dependent need LIFE IN THE UK TEST.