Spouse of a person settled in the UK queries - please advise

Hi,

I would be very grateful if someone could advise me on some matters before I submit my FLR (M) application.

I have been living continously in the UK since Sept 2002, as a student. In June 2010, my partner and me got married in May 2010. Since then, I have changed my status to a dependant of Tier 1 Post Study Worker where this visa will expire in Oct 2011. Now in Feb 2011, my husband who is previously a Tier 1 PSW visa holder, has been granted ILR (on basis of 10 years residency). I would like to submit my application as a partner of a person settled in the UK.

My first question is:

As far as I understand from UKBA website, in order to submit an application of FLR(M), I am required to provide evidences of English skills. My BA degree in English Language Studies (taught in English) is not from a majority English-speaking country but I have obtained a MA degree from a UK university. Do I still need to get a confirmation letter from NARIC in order to fulfil the English skills requirement?


Second question is:

When can I apply for ILR? In June 2012 (after 24 months including time spent as a dependant of Tier 1 PSW) or in Sept 2012 (on my own due to 10 years residency) or March 2013 (completion of 24 months as a partner of a settled person in the UK)?


Please kindly advise me on the above matters. Thank you in advance for your help and guidance. Have a nice day!

*miffy* wrote:As far as I understand from UKBA website, in order to submit an application of FLR(M), I am required to provide evidences of English skills. My BA degree in English Language Studies (taught in English) is not from a majority English-speaking country but I have obtained a MA degree from a UK university. Do I still need to get a confirmation letter from NARIC in order to fulfil the English skills requirement?

Yes.

Degrees taught in English wrote:We will not accept Master's degrees and PhDs as evidence, because UK NARIC can only assess whether Bachelor's degrees (and not Master's degrees or PhDs) were taught in English.

*miffy* wrote:When can I apply for ILR? In June 2012 (after 24 months including time spent as a dependant of Tier 1 PSW) or in Sept 2012 (on my own due to 10 years residency) or March 2013 (completion of 24 months as a partner of a settled person in the UK)?

Based on the information given, the earliest you may be eligible to apply for settlement is in June 2012 (287(d)).


regards

Hi sushdmehta,

Degrees taught in English wrote:
We will not accept Master's degrees and PhDs as evidence, because UK NARIC can only assess whether Bachelor's degrees (and not Master's degrees or PhDs) were taught in English.

I thought the statement was referring to Master's degrees or PHDs which were obtained from non English-speaking countries while mine is from the UK. Well, I guess I have to spend a little bit more for the higher success rate in my application

Anyway, thanks a lot sushdmehta!