After KOL (Life in the UK test) and New 28th October changes

[Iman230]

Hi,

I am posting on this forum after nearly 1 and half years been granted the Settlement Visa, and nearing the end of my two year Settlement Visa, which brings me on to the next stage of my life.

I recently passed the KOL or as everyone knows as Life in the UK Test in May 2013. (A requirement for an application for the ILR - Indefinite leave to remain)

HOWEVER I have a hinderance as to what to do as follows

1. My 2 year Settlement Visa is due to expire on the 8 Nov 13
(This Settlement Visa was granted before the new 5 and 10 year routes, so I am OK to apply for the Indefinite leave to remain)
Before 8 July 2012 Applicants - http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitec ... 65-fam-set

2. New Rules are being put in to place on 28th Oct 2013
(Applications to be made 28 days before Visa Expiry) so in my case 11th Oct 2013


SO THAT IN MIND

Will I be required to in accordance to the proposed changes

1. pass the Life in the UK test (Already passed and certificate ready)
and
2. to have a speaking and listening qualification in English at B1 CEFR or higher, or its equivalent.

Or am I clear to just submit the KOL test because my Application will be made before the proposed changes (11th Oct 2013) or will I be required to satisfy Point number 2?
(I am aware that when Naturalisation occurs usually 1 year after I will need to satisfy point 2 in due course?

Note: It's just incase I run out of time and I can satisfy point number 2 as above, which contradicts the original IELTS which measured my speaking & listening to have the Settlement Visa granted 2 years ago

Hope that all makes sense, and hope someone can answer my questions and suggest some further note.

[Amber]

Hi,

I am posting on this forum after nearly 1 and half years been granted the Settlement Visa, and nearing the end of my two year Settlement Visa, which brings me on to the next stage of my life.

I recently passed the KOL or as everyone knows as Life in the UK Test in May 2013. (A requirement for an application for the ILR - Indefinite leave to remain)

HOWEVER I have a hinderance as to what to do as follows

1. My 2 year Settlement Visa is due to expire on the 8 Nov 13
(This Settlement Visa was granted before the new 5 and 10 year routes, so I am OK to apply for the Indefinite leave to remain)
Before 8 July 2012 Applicants - http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitec ... 65-fam-set

2. New Rules are being put in to place on 28th Oct 2013
(Applications to be made 28 days before Visa Expiry) so in my case 11th Oct 2013


SO THAT IN MIND

Will I be required to in accordance to the proposed changes

1. pass the Life in the UK test (Already passed and certificate ready)
and
2. to have a speaking and listening qualification in English at B1 CEFR or higher, or its equivalent.

Or am I clear to just submit the KOL test because my Application will be made before the proposed changes (11th Oct 2013) or will I be required to satisfy Point number 2?
(I am aware that when Naturalisation occurs usually 1 year after I will need to satisfy point 2 in due course?

Note: It's just incase I run out of time and I can satisfy point number 2 as above, which contradicts the original IELTS which measured my speaking & listening to have the Settlement Visa granted 2 years ago

Hope that all makes sense, and hope someone can answer my questions and suggest some further note.

I gather you are on a spouse visa and will be going for settlement under set(m). As you'll be applying for settlement before the new rules you'll only need your life in the uk test certificate (which has no expiry).

If you wish to apply for naturalisation in the future you'll have to satisfy the new requirement from October 2013.

[Iman230]

Amber,

Thanks for your reply

Yes I applied as a Spouse of a British Born under Settlement and thank you for confirming what I had doubts about.

BUT

Why do the Home Office require the New 28th Oct 13 additional rule to be satisfied when that would have been satisfied upon original entry to the UK under the Settlement Visa?

Very Odd!

And yes, will get to that stage once the ILR has been granted!

Thanks again Amber