Order of application

Hi, I’m applying for a tier 2 visa from the US in the next few weeks. My sponsor is currently seeking my certificate of sponsorship.

My question was whether you can apply for the visa before getting your ielts results back if you know you will have them before the interview? ie do you need the results at the application stage or the interview stage?

I’m due to take the exam on the 14th March and will get the results on the 27th but I am supposed to start work on the 6th April. My employer is paying for the same day decision rush fee but I’d like to be able to get the interview booked for the week of the 30th. (I’m certain that I’ll meet the language requirements because I’ve taken the exam already (three years ago) and have been working in the US speaking entirely English ever since. My previous results were 7.5 reading, 7 listening, 6.5 speaking, 6.5 writing and I believe I require 4 in everything )

Any advice would be much appreciated!

There is no "interview"!

You need the IELTS before you apply. Your supporting documents must be dated on or before the date of application, which is the date you submit and pay online.

Thank you!