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B1 English Test Exemption
Posted: Wed Jan 23, 2019 12:38 pm
by Numan1
Hi everyone,
I am Turkish national currenty holding ILR in the UK. I am going to apply for a British citizenship soon. As a Turkish national, I have to attend the B1 English test for my application. However, I have also Australian citizenship. I was wondering, can I get an exemption for B1 test based on my dual nationality. Your comments would be greatly appreciated.
Re: B1 English Test Exemption
Posted: Wed Jan 23, 2019 12:55 pm
by alterhase58
I believe you will have to apply for BC as an Australian citizen to claim the exemption, rather than "pick & mix".
Re: B1 English Test Exemption
Posted: Wed Jan 23, 2019 1:01 pm
by Numan1
Thanks for you reply but I don't think you understood the question. I am here in the UK as a Turkish national and have received my ILR as a Turkish national. How can I apply as an Australian. I can only state on my application that I have another nationality which is Australian.
Re: B1 English Test Exemption
Posted: Wed Jan 23, 2019 1:03 pm
by alterhase58
Understood your question, and maybe that's an option, perhaps similar duals on this board can confirm.
Re: B1 English Test Exemption
Posted: Wed Jan 23, 2019 1:23 pm
by Casa
You need to pass the B1 English test.
Re: B1 English Test Exemption
Posted: Wed Jan 23, 2019 1:32 pm
by Numan1
you sure about this? Or you just talking?
Home Office policy guidance (November 2018) states in the majority English speaking countries:
"A person must provide a valid passport or travel document to show they are a citizen or national of a majority English-speaking country.
A dual national can rely on either of their nationalities"
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.u ... 1.0ext.pdf