Does spouse need to retake A1 Englih for flr?

[blumango]

hi all,

early this month, wife from Pakistan was granted spouse visa for 33months. part of the requirements she had to pass her a1 English test. she has a toeic certificate.

now next stage at month 30 is to extend visa with flr. question is does she need to retake a1 English test again even though she passed one for entry clearance?

flr guide notes state:

21. The requirements you need to meet
In order to qualify you will need to meet the following requirements;
e) You must meet the English language requirement
A person under 65 who is applying for leave to remain as a spouse, civil partner, fiance(e) or proposed civil partner, unmarried partner or same sex partner of a British citizen or person settled in the United Kingdom needs to show that they can speak and understand English. You can do this if:
• You are a national of a specified English speaking country.
• You have passed an English language test in speaking and listening at level A1 of the Common European Framework of Reference or above, with a Home Office approved provider.
• You have an academic qualification recognised by UK NARIC as equivalent to the standard of a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree or PhD in the UK. This must have been taught in English.
• You are exempt from this requirement if you are over 65, have a physical or mental condition which prevents you from meeting this requirement or there are exceptional circumstances which would prevent you from meeting it.
You may not need to provide evidence of meeting the English language requirement if you have previously done so as part of a successful application for leave as a partner or parent.





the last couple of lines has confused me whether my wife's current a1 certificate will suffice at the time of flr

[vinny]

You may not need to provide evidence of meeting the English language requirement if you have previously done so as part of a successful application for leave as a partner or parent.