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Help needed with KOL for ILR
Posted: Tue Apr 28, 2015 1:47 pm
by okokok
I am on Tier 2 general.
My PhD was done in English even though not in an English-speaking country.
It was proved back in 2009 when applying for Tier 2 general visa.
I ticked the box "language qualification is proven earlier" in 2011 when extending my Tier 2 general visa.
I am now applying for ILR.
Could anybody explain me please which of the following is correct:
A. My language qualification is proven automatically.
B. I have to hold language test.
C. I have to contact NARIC to ask them for another confirmation that my PhD was in English (this has been given back in 2009).
D. Other option.
I am about to apply so a little short on time. Sorry if this is not a new question.
Life in the UK is done.
Many thanks,
Ogudno
Re: Help needed with KOL for ILR
Posted: Thu Apr 30, 2015 5:24 pm
by okokok
Any idea, guys?
Re: Help needed with KOL for ILR
Posted: Thu Apr 30, 2015 6:16 pm
by cs95tdg
Either get the Points Based Calculator score, where you should score 10points for your degree, or else get a NARIC English language assessment for the degree.
Either will be acceptable. You need to meet the KoL requirement for ILR irrespective of the fact that it was met as part of previous immigration applications.
Re: Help needed with KOL for ILR
Posted: Sat May 09, 2015 12:50 pm
by okokok
cs95tdg wrote:Either get the Points Based Calculator score, where you should score 10points for your degree, or else get a NARIC English language assessment for the degree.
Either will be acceptable. You need to meet the KoL requirement for ILR irrespective of the fact that it was met as part of previous immigration applications.
Many thanks for the reply.
I cannot quite get it: at what point can I claim PBC score? I remember two years ago there was an option "language skills proven during the previous application". Does this option exist in ILR application? I just cannot find it.
Re: Help needed with KOL for ILR
Posted: Sat May 09, 2015 1:16 pm
by WR1
okokok wrote:I remember two years ago there was an option "language skills proven during the previous application". Does this option exist in ILR application? I just cannot find it.
The option still exists but only in certain applications, for example it is present in naturalisation applications but not ILR.
Unless there is a tick box option within the form itself, you will have to demonstrate you meet the requirement as mentioned, either PBS calculator or confirmation from UK NARIC.
Re: Help needed with KOL for ILR
Posted: Sat May 09, 2015 1:53 pm
by okokok
WR1 wrote:okokok wrote:I remember two years ago there was an option "language skills proven during the previous application". Does this option exist in ILR application? I just cannot find it.
The option still exists but only in certain applications, for example it is present in naturalisation applications but not ILR.
Unless there is a tick box option within the form itself, you will have to demonstrate you meet the requirement as mentioned, either PBS calculator or confirmation from UK NARIC.
Thank you very much for a clear answer. I cannot see this box at the ILR application. Neither I can see PBS for Tier 2. Where this PBS calculator is?
Many thanks!