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by john353
Wed Oct 30, 2013 12:03 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: Change in ILR Life in UK/Language requirements
Replies: 55
Views: 5410

Thanks t_india. I am under Tier 2 general and had proved english at EC by having degree in PBS. So hope no further proof is required. Can you please provide a link to show that Tier2 General EC english requirement is B1? The proofs explained are for 2.2(iii) and 2.2(iv), but actually we need confirm...
by john353
Wed Oct 30, 2013 10:58 am
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: Change in ILR Life in UK/Language requirements
Replies: 55
Views: 5410

The link that t_india provided and copied below is encouraging w.r.t letter from university. Amber, t_india: how about main applicants who already proved the english requirements at entry clearance. Is there any clarity regarding this? Any link other than the statement of intent pdf they published b...
by john353
Mon Oct 28, 2013 2:39 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: Does your degree meet the B1 requirement?
Replies: 164
Views: 25065

so, degrees from Asian universities as i understand are not at C1 level, they will return back stating that the degree does not meet C1 CEFR
Just want to double check......is this statement applicable for all institutes in Asia or are there exceptions?
by john353
Mon Oct 28, 2013 1:30 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: Further guidance on new B1 English Requirement
Replies: 86
Views: 15212

New form is already out guys. But I don't see any update on the guidance notes. yes, strange indeed. I was wondering if isn't the pdf published last month immigration rules? At least in there they have explicitly mentioned two options for degrees as below (which we already know). http://www.ukba.ho...
by john353
Thu Oct 24, 2013 10:55 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: New AN form from 28-Oct-2013
Replies: 89
Views: 7810

I have been informed that the Form, Guide and Booklet AN are being updated to reflect the new knowledge of language and life in the UK requirement. This will be available on the website on Monday 28th October 2013. Amber, do you know if the ILR forms and guidance is also updated on Monday 28th Octo...
by john353
Thu Oct 24, 2013 10:30 am
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: Does your degree meet the B1 requirement?
Replies: 164
Views: 25065

Hope the smoke clears very soon regarding B1 requirement satisfaction with regards to degrees or english test. UKBA is to be blamed for all this confusion....they impose rules before considering the practicalities involved. The rules change from october 28... and we are still unclear about the exact...
by john353
Fri Oct 11, 2013 12:17 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: Does your degree meet the B1 requirement?
Replies: 164
Views: 25065

With regards to the letter from University regarding medium of instruction, is there any specific format required for this letter? Does it just have to say the medium of instruction for the course was english on a university letter paper, with sign and seal? Also even if one chooses to go for a NARI...
by john353
Sat Sep 28, 2013 1:01 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: Naric assessment for BEd-ILR next year
Replies: 18
Views: 1533

Thanks params for the quick reply. Also how long did it take to get the NARIC certificate after you send all documents?
by john353
Sat Sep 28, 2013 12:16 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: Naric assessment for BEd-ILR next year
Replies: 18
Views: 1533

Hi Params, Can I check regarding transcripts for the statement of comparability? I have seen the NARIC webpage, but is photocopies of marklist of all the years sufficient for transcript? My wife has BCom and Mcom degrees from India. So do I have to just sent photocopies of degree certificate and all...
by john353
Mon Sep 09, 2013 12:58 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: degree taught in English certificate
Replies: 67
Views: 9717

So I think people who got 10 point during the initial application i.e. entry clearance; do not have to prove that again (if the degree appears in PBC and awards 10 points).Because if you get 10 point that means you degree is already comparable to UK’s bachelor/Master degree. I also hope the same..t...
by john353
Mon Sep 09, 2013 11:54 am
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: degree taught in English certificate
Replies: 67
Views: 9717

A few clarifications needed: Is this requirement only for dependants or also valid for main applicants applying for ILR? For eg, I am the main applicant (Tier 2) and have already proved the points for English based on PBS calculator based on degree initially. Hope I don't need a NARIC comparability ...
by john353
Fri Sep 06, 2013 11:25 am
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: degree taught in English certificate
Replies: 67
Views: 9717

Degrees taught in English Those who have obtained a degree taught in English will not be required to show a formal speaking and listening qualification. Those with an academic qualification (not a professional or vocational qualification) who provide appropriate evidence that the qualification was ...
by john353
Thu Sep 05, 2013 9:38 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: degree taught in English certificate
Replies: 67
Views: 9717

Thanks for the reply. But again from the quote provided, statement of comparability only says the degree's comparable level in the UK and not on the medium of instruction. English assessment confirms the medium of instruction but not on UK comparable level. It would appear now that both these statem...
by john353
Thu Sep 05, 2013 9:12 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: degree taught in English certificate
Replies: 67
Views: 9717

Apologies if I have conveyed the wrong info..but happy to be corrected.

But I am trying to understand how statement of comparability proves that the degree is taught in English. Please let know.
by john353
Thu Sep 05, 2013 8:53 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: degree taught in English certificate
Replies: 67
Views: 9717

they have applied for Naric comparability letter as well. I hope you mean this one http://ecctis.co.uk/naric/Individuals/Compare%20Qualifications/English%20Language%20Assessment.aspx and not this http://ecctis.co.uk/naric/Individuals/Compare%20Qualifications/Statement%20of%20Comparability.aspx Also...
by john353
Fri Aug 23, 2013 8:49 am
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: ILR for wife - unsure of new requirements
Replies: 21
Views: 2566

Yes it is clear that degree will be acceptable for english. But the problem is that UkBA hasn't specified any details, for instance does it has to be as per the pbs calculator or direct NARIC certificate is enough? Hope they clarify this soon for those on dependent visa applying for ILR. Atleast for...
by john353
Sat Jul 20, 2013 3:54 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: English language and LIUK
Replies: 17
Views: 1660

For Tier 1, direct NARIC verification is only possible for qualification, but not for english. But as from my above post the rules are different for partners of settled/citizens. Comments welcome http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/visas-immigration/working/tier1/general/eligibility/qualifications/ If...
by john353
Sat Jul 20, 2013 3:40 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: English language and LIUK
Replies: 17
Views: 1660

I did some research, and found some info in the below link. This is not for ilr english test, but for partners of already citizens and settled persons. Hope UKBA provides some thing similar for ilr purposes. Comments welcome. http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitecontent/documents/partners-other-fam...
by john353
Fri Jul 19, 2013 2:21 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: English language and LIUK
Replies: 17
Views: 1660

Wish it were more clear. AFAIK UKBA has only published their intent, not the rules as such. Hope they do it soon enough, as it gives time for us to do accordingly, especially those who have ilr due soon after october 2013. PBC list with respect to english is not up to date i think. In the worst case...
by john353
Tue Jul 16, 2013 6:00 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: English language and LIUK
Replies: 17
Views: 1660

params0073, I am in the same situation with regards to English requirement as you, i.e. dependent has a degree which appears on PBC but PBC doesn't award any point. I am sure it is naric camparable, only that pbc is not updated. D4109125, I hope you are correct! Not sure which one ukba gives precede...
by john353
Tue Jul 16, 2013 12:48 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: ILR and Citizenship Tougher language requirements
Replies: 102
Views: 23041

What does the following taken from page 6 mean then about those who have degree in english? https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/182545/statement-of-intent-koll.pdf The following groups are considered automatically to meet the English language component of the Ko...
by john353
Tue Jul 16, 2013 9:39 am
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: ILR and Citizenship Tougher language requirements
Replies: 102
Views: 23041

I hope UKBA clarifies the rules very soon as it is resulting in lot of confusion. I have ILR coming up early next year (Tier2 main & dependents). It seems those who have a degree taught in English (equivalent to NAIRC) do not need to take any test. But for ILR what proof need to be submitted (in add...
by john353
Sun May 12, 2013 6:58 am
Forum: Skilled Worker Visas (UK Employer Sponsored)
Topic: When can employer request for additional COS?
Replies: 3
Views: 520

Thanks manci. Can you also clarify the following Sponsors are given unrestricted CoS allocations for one year, April to April, and they can request an increase in their allocation any time. Any ideas for the current waiting times for an increase in allocation for a A rated sponsor? However, you don'...
by john353
Sat May 11, 2013 7:47 am
Forum: Skilled Worker Visas (UK Employer Sponsored)
Topic: When can employer request for additional COS?
Replies: 3
Views: 520

When can employer request for additional COS?

I am due for Tier 2 extension early 2014, with same employer and job. Have been on Tier 2 visa from the start (2009) with same employer and have previously applied for extension visas. Question: I understand COS can be only be issued 3 months before expiry date of visa. But when is the earliest the ...
by john353
Sun Sep 23, 2012 8:16 pm
Forum: US immigration
Topic: US visa : Is there a requirement on BRP validity duration?
Replies: 0
Views: 2069

US visa : Is there a requirement on BRP validity duration?

I may have to attend a conference in January for 1 week and apply for a B1 visa. My UK BRP validity ends in April. So I was wondering if there is a requirement of minimum X months for the BRP at the time of US visa application? I know that passport need to have a validity of atleast 6 months. Please...
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