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Is English Language test required to apply ILR from Tier 1 ?
Posted: Mon Dec 09, 2013 8:03 pm
by sarrial
I had HSMP visa and switched it to Tier 1 General. The evidence I used for entry clearance and visa extension were Degree taught in English.
Do I need IELTS or any other test (a apart from Life in the UK Test) before I apply for ILR?
Posted: Tue Dec 10, 2013 9:23 am
by s_saini
Re: Is English Language test required to apply ILR from Tier
Posted: Wed Dec 11, 2013 9:32 pm
by ukba-applicant-786
for ILR (based on tier 1 general) NO English is required as it was provided as part of first time tier 1( general) application.
I got ILR in dec 2013 and did not give any proof for english in ILR application
Re: Is English Language test required to apply ILR from Tier
Posted: Fri Jan 31, 2014 2:21 pm
by nazabrar
To ukba-applicant-786
Hi There,
Thanks very much for confirming. I am also applying for ILR in July and wanted to confirm the same thing. I came to UK on tier 1 general and had 1 extension. For initial EC and extension, both times I have submitted "Degree taught in English" certificate and it was recognized by Points based calc and they accepted it. Can I use the same certificates for ILR as well (i am working as well) or do i need English test?
Did you post your application or was it PEO? I am going for PEO. Would be useful to know how did you apply and do i need any covering letter? I had personal leave of 45 days to India which was a paid holiday. Do I need to submit evidence for this absence?
Many Thanks,
Nazia
Re: Is English Language test required to apply ILR from Tier
Posted: Fri Jan 31, 2014 2:56 pm
by ScopeD
nazabrar wrote:I came to UK on tier 1 general and had 1 extension. For initial EC and extension, both times I have submitted "Degree taught in English" certificate and it was recognized by Points based calc and they accepted it. Can I use the same certificates for ILR as well (i am working as well) or do i need English test?
Did you post your application or was it PEO? I am going for PEO. Would be useful to know how did you apply and do i need any covering letter? I had personal leave of 45 days to India which was a paid holiday. Do I need to submit evidence for this absence?
Nazia
1. You do not need to do another English Test as you have already satisfied this requirement in the initial application. You do, however, need to take the LIUK Test.
2. Absence is under 180 days therefore should not be a problem. If you have evidence, however, it would be great to include it with the application