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English test requirement

Post by Carlosmiranda » Sat Aug 20, 2022 9:01 pm

Hi. Plz can anyone tell me if English test requires for spouse visa within uk? One of my friend applying for spouse visa. Thanks 🙏
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Re: English test requirement

Post by CR001 » Sat Aug 20, 2022 9:10 pm

Yes, minimum IELTS A1 if this is their first spouse visa application.

What visa does your friend currently have?
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Re: English test requirement

Post by Carlosmiranda » Sat Aug 20, 2022 11:01 pm

He is illegal in this country for 21 years. Applied for pre euss but got refused due to not having any residenc card . So now somebody suggested spouse visa is the option.
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Re: English test requirement

Post by vinny » Sun Aug 21, 2022 12:27 am

What are the circumstances of his partner and marriage?
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Re: English test requirement

Post by Carlosmiranda » Sun Aug 21, 2022 7:22 am

They married in September 2021. Wife eu nationality with one son from previous marriage. She have part time job earning around £700 month and have £63000 something in saving account. They live together since 2019 . She have her own house.
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Re: English test requirement

Post by vinny » Sun Aug 21, 2022 8:49 am

Difficult to switch to spouse leave in-country.
Also consider Private life?
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Re: English test requirement

Post by Carlosmiranda » Sun Aug 21, 2022 9:05 am

Should they hire a solicitor in this situation? What would you recommend plz?
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Re: English test requirement

Post by TODMATT » Sun Aug 21, 2022 9:44 am

Carlosmiranda wrote: ↑
Sun Aug 21, 2022 7:22 am
 They married in September 2021. Wife eu nationality with one son from previous marriage. She have part time job earning around £700 month and have £63000 something in saving account. They live together since 2019 . She have her own house.

If she has enough savings in her account, why can’t he return back to his home country and apply for fresh entry clearance as a partner under appendix FM?

Bear in mind, if they found any aggravating circumstances in his future application then he is likely going to be refused.
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Re: English test requirement

Post by Carlosmiranda » Sun Aug 21, 2022 10:19 am

I think They just afraid that they have to apart for long time. And insecurity maybe 🤔
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Re: English test requirement

Post by Carlosmiranda » Sun Aug 21, 2022 1:31 pm

Do you think applying on the bases of private life possible?
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Re: English test requirement

Post by CR001 » Sun Aug 21, 2022 2:45 pm

How did they get married if he has no status in the UK?

Did they get married after giving notice at the registry office and getting ukvi approval?
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Re: English test requirement

Post by Carlosmiranda » Sun Aug 21, 2022 3:00 pm

Yes . They gave notice to marry in registry office . Short interview by staff in registry office. Registry office said they have to wait for home office inquiries if they want to do any . Waited around 2 months but home office didn’t take any action. And finally they got married.
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Re: English test requirement

Post by vinny » Sun Aug 21, 2022 3:12 pm

Carlosmiranda wrote: ↑
Sat Aug 20, 2022 11:01 pm
 He is illegal in this country for 21 years. Applied for pre euss but got refused due to not having any residenc card . So now somebody suggested spouse visa is the option.
Carlosmiranda wrote: ↑
Sun Aug 21, 2022 1:31 pm
 Do you think applying on the bases of private life possible?
Residence requirements for an adult on the Private Life route (including a young adult who does not qualify under PL 4.1.)
PL 5.1. Where the applicant is aged 18 or over on the date of application:
  • (a) the applicant must have been continuously resident in the UK for more than 20 years; or
New guidance on private life and family relationships
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Re: English test requirement

Post by Carlosmiranda » Sun Aug 21, 2022 3:18 pm

Does he need letters for all these years? He have stamp in the passport when he arrived on Gatwick airport. Now from 2019 he got all the correspondence where he is living with his wife like water bill , energy bill etc . On on both names .
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Re: English test requirement

Post by vinny » Sun Aug 21, 2022 3:50 pm

Yes, covering the relevant qualifying period that he is relying on.
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Re: English test requirement

Post by Carlosmiranda » Sun Aug 21, 2022 4:02 pm

Sorry do you mean for all those 20 years?
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Re: English test requirement

Post by vinny » Sun Aug 21, 2022 4:10 pm

Yes, as much as possible.
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Re: English test requirement

Post by Carlosmiranda » Sun Aug 21, 2022 8:28 pm

Thank you guys. Really appreciate your help🙏🙏🙏
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Re: English test requirement

Post by Carlosmiranda » Sun Sep 25, 2022 7:43 pm

Just want to update that my friend got his visa on 10 years route. Thanks for your advices.🙏
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