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my sister in law is based in morocco and is finding it impossible to pass the English exam to apply for spouse visa her nerves are shattered when taking the exam. I strongly believe that she has undiagnosed aspergers syndrome. she has done fantastic learning the language but cannot apply it in an exam. she is terrified.
what would be the situation if she was to be assessed and her anxiety over rides her ability.
checked the uk border website and note that in exceptional compassionate circumstances that would prevent you from meeting requirement.
does anyone have any knowledge of how this would apply.
they have been married for 18 months and she was refused a visitors visa even at tribunal (she may not leave uk after 6 months) we thought she could familiarise herself with country and give confidence for exam

http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitec ... icants.pdf


How will the exceptional compassionate circumstances exemption
work? What evidence will I need to supply?

We will only exercise discretion in cases where there are exceptional
circumstances specifically relating to the ability of the applicant to meet the language requirement. Consideration will be on a case by case basis. The applicant must demonstrate that, as a result of their circumstances, they are unable to access facilities for learning English. Evidence of an inability to attend, prior/previous attendance or attempts to access learning must be clearly provided. You should provide evidence from an independent source (e.g. from an appropriately qualified medical practitioner).

What would not be regarded as exceptional compassionate
circumstances?

Financial reasons or claims of illiteracy or limited education would not, for
example, be regarded as exceptional compassionate circumstances.