Eligibility criteria: 5 Years + 1 Year ILR Language criteria met: Ielts for myself and my spouse pearson Current nationality: Method of application: ncs Council name if NCS used: Date of application: 13 nov Payment method CC/DC, Personal cheque, Bankers cheque etc: dc Date of receipt by UKBA: Date o...

Hi D4109125
Just to let you know. I took the Ielts test and passed even without reading . I have met the B1 English requirement, time to put in an application. thanks so much for your advice

bt check
http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitec ... -tests.pdf

D4109125 wrote:See also the further guidance (click). Unfortunately, a HND is not a qualifying degree. You would need to meet a B1 English requirement see the approved list (click).

thanks D4109125.

Wanderer wrote:HND is for thickos! I got one too!

thanks for the compliment that makes us "even"

thanks D4109125. i have gone thru that link (New English language testing for partners) and i dont seem to understand it. i m on ilr at d moment. previously a tier 1 dependant. i have hnd,i did life in uk test wen i applied for my ilr. i just want to know if i have to do the esol course in english w...

I have Life in uk test cert and a Hnd from abroad which was taught in english. under the new rule coming in place on 28 october, is HND equivalent to a uk degree? and is it possible to get a NARIC statement of comparability for HND? and will it meet the purpose of esol course in english with citizen...

@sushdmehta,

Thank you so much.

My Hsmp visa started from Nov 2007 and we came to UK January 2008 and travelled on holiday for 2 weeks in July

We have extended our Visa till Nov 2012

My question is: Are we qualified to apply for ILR in Nov 2012 or we will have to extend the second time?