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English Language requirement For someone who has obtained GCSE and A-levels and has lived in UK for 11 years
Posted: Thu Apr 11, 2024 5:19 pm
by Nickstar
Hello i've applied for citizenship recently, i was wondering what do i need to prove my language? surely, living in the UK since 8, and receiving top GCSE and A-level grades is enough proof, do i really need a B1 test? Furthermore i'm currently studying at Bristol University, would a letter from uni proving my attendance be enough?
Thanks for the help
Re: English Language requirement For someone who has obtained GCSE and A-levels and has lived in UK for 11 years
Posted: Thu Apr 11, 2024 5:23 pm
by contorted_svy
Unless you already have a degree form a UK university no. GCSEs and A levels are not accepted as proof of language for adults, you will need to take the test. Have you applied already?
Re: English Language requirement For someone who has obtained GCSE and A-levels and has lived in UK for 11 years
Posted: Thu Apr 11, 2024 5:42 pm
by Nickstar
contorted_svy wrote: ↑Thu Apr 11, 2024 5:23 pm
Unless you already have a degree form a UK university no. GCSEs and A levels are not accepted as proof of language for adults, you will need to take the test. Have you applied already?
shoot, yh i thought the requirement was study(ing) at uni not a graduate, what can i do? i'm panicking, should I book a B1 test ASAP, and how do i notify the home office that i wish to change the proof from a degree to a B1 test?
Re: English Language requirement For someone who has obtained GCSE and A-levels and has lived in UK for 11 years
Posted: Thu Apr 11, 2024 5:53 pm
by contorted_svy
Yes I would suggest booking a SELT B1 asap and email UKVI. Did you attend the biometrics appointment already?
Re: English Language requirement For someone who has obtained GCSE and A-levels and has lived in UK for 11 years
Posted: Thu Apr 11, 2024 6:03 pm
by Nickstar
yes i've attended my biometrics already, is that a problem?
Re: English Language requirement For someone who has obtained GCSE and A-levels and has lived in UK for 11 years
Posted: Thu Apr 11, 2024 6:19 pm
by contorted_svy
It would have been easier if you hadn't attended already, but UKVI would contact you to ask for proof of English I think, rather than outright rejecting your application. I would book a test as soon as possible and send it with a cover note to explain your oversight.
Re: English Language requirement For someone who has obtained GCSE and A-levels and has lived in UK for 11 years
Posted: Thu Apr 11, 2024 8:19 pm
by secret.simon
How did you acquire ILR? Did you submit an English language test for your ILR?
Re: English Language requirement For someone who has obtained GCSE and A-levels and has lived in UK for 11 years
Posted: Thu Apr 11, 2024 8:21 pm
by CR001
secret.simon wrote: ↑Thu Apr 11, 2024 8:19 pm
How did you acquire ILR? Did you submit an English language test for your ILR?
If OP has lived here since age 8 and now in university, likely they either had ILE or got ILR a few years ago before age 18.
Re: English Language requirement For someone who has obtained GCSE and A-levels and has lived in UK for 11 years
Posted: Thu Apr 11, 2024 9:47 pm
by Nickstar
secret.simon wrote: ↑Thu Apr 11, 2024 8:19 pm
How did you acquire ILR? Did you submit an English language test for your ILR?
I acquired ILR in 2013, back then i do not think i submitted any sort of proof that i knew english
Re: English Language requirement For someone who has obtained GCSE and A-levels and has lived in UK for 11 years
Posted: Thu Apr 11, 2024 9:55 pm
by CR001
Nickstar wrote: ↑Thu Apr 11, 2024 9:47 pm
secret.simon wrote: ↑Thu Apr 11, 2024 8:19 pm
How did you acquire ILR? Did you submit an English language test for your ILR?
I acquired ILR in 2013, back then i do not think i submitted any sort of proof that i knew english
English language B1 test and Life in the UK test was required in 2013 for ILR for any applicant over the age of 18.
Did you do the Life in the UK test for your citizenship application?
Re: English Language requirement For someone who has obtained GCSE and A-levels and has lived in UK for 11 years
Posted: Thu Apr 11, 2024 10:20 pm
by Nickstar
yes i did do life in Uk just a few weeks ago, but back in 2013 i was only 9 so i think i didn't need to prove my level of English
Re: English Language requirement For someone who has obtained GCSE and A-levels and has lived in UK for 11 years
Posted: Fri Apr 12, 2024 12:50 am
by secret.simon
contorted_svy wrote: ↑Thu Apr 11, 2024 6:19 pm
It would have been easier if you hadn't attended already, but UKVI would contact you to ask for proof of English I think, rather than outright rejecting your application. I would book a test as soon as possible and send it with a cover note to explain your oversight.
I concur with this advice, but keep in mind that if a caseworker has already looked at your application and seen that information is missing, they may very well reject the application, in which case, you do lose the fees that you have paid.
Leaving the country while a citizenship application is processing
Posted: Fri Apr 12, 2024 8:13 pm
by Nickstar
Hello all, I just have one question. Would I be able to leave the country for holiday with an application for citizenship that is still processing? Would my application be rejected if I leave the country for holiday?
Re: Leaving the country while a citizenship application is processing
Posted: Fri Apr 12, 2024 8:18 pm
by CR001
Topics merged. Please keep ALL your questions about the same application in one topic, this one. It is not necessary to start a new topic with every question or query.
You are free to travel. No issue.
Re: Leaving the country while a citizenship application is processing
Posted: Sat Apr 13, 2024 4:52 pm
by Nickstar
thanks for the help, i'm just apprehensive about whether applying for new BRP might raise issues, since i've already provided the details of my old BRP, when they check whether that's my current BRP would they not see that it is not and then reject my application for citizenship?
Re: Leaving the country while a citizenship application is processing
Posted: Sat Apr 13, 2024 5:02 pm
by CR001
You are being paranoid and overthinking.
Remember, a bRP replacement application can take up to 6 months as you have already been advised and will also only be valid (if issued) till 31 December 2024.
Re: Leaving the country while a citizenship application is processing
Posted: Sat Apr 13, 2024 5:11 pm
by Nickstar
i understands but the fee is £0, and from what i gathered usually only takes around 2 months, since it might be quicker and free im thinking of just applying anyways to travel, I'm just scared that it might negatively impact my citizenship application
Re: Leaving the country while a citizenship application is processing
Posted: Sat Apr 13, 2024 5:16 pm
by CR001
Nickstar wrote: ↑Sat Apr 13, 2024 5:11 pm
I'm just scared that it might negatively impact my citizenship application
It won't!!! Overthinking and paranoid!
Re: Leaving the country while a citizenship application is processing
Posted: Sat Apr 13, 2024 5:19 pm
by alterhase58
Note, naturalisation is not an immigration application and is not governed by immigration rules.
Your immigration status is in place until you become British, BRP application is totally separate.
Re: Leaving the country while a citizenship application is processing
Posted: Sat Apr 13, 2024 5:24 pm
by Nickstar
alterhase58 wrote: ↑Sat Apr 13, 2024 5:19 pm
Note, naturalisation is not an immigration application and is not governed by immigration rules.
Your immigration status is in place until you become British, BRP application is totally separate.
Thanks for the help, i understand my ILR will remain valid no matter what, but I'm just thinking that i've put down my current (expired) BRP detail in to my citizenship application, if i receive a new BRP before my citizenship is being processed and the case worker sees that the detail i entered is not matching (since i have new BRP) would they reject my application?
Re: Leaving the country while a citizenship application is processing
Posted: Sat Apr 13, 2024 5:28 pm
by CR001
Nickstar wrote: ↑Sat Apr 13, 2024 5:24 pm
alterhase58 wrote: ↑Sat Apr 13, 2024 5:19 pm
Note, naturalisation is not an immigration application and is not governed by immigration rules.
Your immigration status is in place until you become British, BRP application is totally separate.
Thanks for the help, i understand my ILR will remain valid no matter what, but I'm just thinking that i've put down my current (expired) BRP detail in to my citizenship application, if i receive a new BRP before my citizenship is being processed and the case worker sees that the detail i entered is not matching (since i have new BRP) would they reject my application?
CR001 wrote: ↑Sat Apr 13, 2024 5:16 pm
Nickstar wrote: ↑Sat Apr 13, 2024 5:11 pm
I'm just scared that it might negatively impact my citizenship application
It won't!!! Overthinking and paranoid!
A BRP is ONLY a card proving your status (like a drivers licence), it does NOT change YOUR STATUS!
Re: Leaving the country while a citizenship application is processing
Posted: Sat Apr 13, 2024 5:39 pm
by Nickstar
alright, once again thanks soooo much for the help!!! really appreciate it.