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Need your Help in this Guru
Posted: Mon Oct 21, 2013 8:35 pm
by john101
just got my ILR so about to apply for my naturalization and also married to a British citizen, have live in the UK for 3 year 10month.. just saw it in the home office website you need to do the English text and have d liuk.. but have done the English test that was when i first applied for my spouse visa 2 year ago in which it has expired do i need to do another English test and i just show them my old test result. please help should i do the test or not
Posted: Mon Oct 21, 2013 9:40 pm
by neoseal
You have until 28th October to apply under old rules. Be quick to apply you don't have much time, otherwise you will need to fulfill new english requirement.
Posted: Mon Oct 21, 2013 10:31 pm
by john101
i don't mind writing the test again but what i just need to know do i have to write it since i have applied with one before.
Posted: Mon Oct 21, 2013 10:40 pm
by wpilr_nov12
If you apply before 28 Oct, LI UK should be sufficient without any further tests. but you are running low on time. apply ASAP.
Posted: Mon Oct 21, 2013 11:01 pm
by john101
yes i know i have no more time have called all the London council and non have an appointment till November so i don't mind applying after 28th October but what i just need to know if i have applied with the English result before can i still use the same which have expired or i need to take another one.
Posted: Tue Oct 22, 2013 1:20 pm
by Ayyubi72
I think you have not correctly understood.
What you had done previously was Life in the UK test.
Now from 28th October you need additional B1 level english qualification in listening and speaking. This test will set you back £ 130 - £ 150.
Why not apply yourself by post before 28th and save yourself money and headache.
Posted: Tue Oct 22, 2013 5:35 pm
by neoseal
John101,
if I were in your place I would just apply myself before 28th Oct, why bother with another test and spending more money. Its just simple application, further we are all here to help you with your application.
Posted: Tue Oct 22, 2013 5:54 pm
by shahfor
john101 wrote:i don't mind writing the test again but what i just need to know do i have to write it since i have applied with one before.
I think to get the exact answer we have to wait to see the new application form on 28th. Hopefully people who satisfied UKBA with language test before, just have to tick somewhere in the form and confirm that.
Posted: Tue Oct 22, 2013 6:13 pm
by Amber
You should not have to sit any additional test if, you have a comparable degree taught in English, are from an exempt Country or satisfied a B1 EC requirement.
Posted: Tue Oct 22, 2013 6:30 pm
by nionlight
john101 wrote:yes i know i have no more time have called all the London council and non have an appointment till November so i don't mind applying after 28th October but what i just need to know if i have applied with the English result before can i still use the same which have expired or i need to take another one.
It depends on what type of test you have done for your spouse visa. If you did the A1 level ( which is the minimum for spouse visa) then you will have to do the test again. because for naturalisation you will need B1 level which is more tougher.
if you did IELTS earlier, it should be valid for 2 years.
HTH