Spouse english requirement

Change to English language requirements
5.60 This change increases the English language requirement for settlement to B2 level under the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) for a number of immigration routes where the existing requirement is at B1 level. The changes apply to those routes covered by Appendix KoLL; Appendix Skilled Worker; Appendix Tier 2 Minister of Religion; Appendix Representative of an Overseas Business; Appendix UK Ancestry; Appendix Global Talent; Appendix Scale Up; Appendix Innovator Founder; Appendix International Sportsperson; Appendix Child Relative (Sponsors with Protection); Appendix Long Residence; Appendix Bereaved Partner; Appendix Private Life; and Appendix Settlement Family Life; and make consequential amendments to Appendix English Language.
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5.62 These changes will come into force on 26 March 2027. The changes will therefore apply to those already on a pathway to settlement in the UK and the rules applying to the Skilled Worker route and Scale Up routes are accordingly amended to apply the language requirement at settlement stage in addition to the requirements specified for a limited permission. The coming into force of these changes is being deferred until 26 March 2027 in order to provide those subject to the new requirements with sufficient opportunity to take any steps necessary to meet them.