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English requirements
Posted: Mon Feb 07, 2022 7:42 pm
by rodm
Hi,
I hold a skilled worker visa and I am applying for ILR this month. In 2017 when I first applied for my visa, I passed the IELTS UKVI test. I read somewhere on this forum that english requirements for ILR under a skilled worker route is not required, however on my application I have to answer the "Have you passed an approved English language test?" question.
When I answer Yes, is asking me for a certificate. Is that the IELTS UKVI certificate I received in 2017 or do I need to pass the test again?
Regards,
Rod
Re: English requirements
Posted: Mon Feb 07, 2022 9:11 pm
by ywlgy
You definitely do not need to take the test again. Is there a question asking "Have you provided evidence of your English language ability in a previous application?" if you answer No to that question?
Re: English requirements
Posted: Tue Feb 08, 2022 9:28 am
by rodm
Hi,
Thanks for your reply. I had that question last time I renewed my skilled worker visa. But now in the ILR I only have the questions below;
Have you previously been granted leave to remain under Tier 2 (General) as a doctor, dentist, nurse or midwife, and passed an English Language assessment accepted by the relevant regulated professional body as a requirement for registration? is not my case, so NO.
Have you passed an approved English language test?Yes
Did the test assess your speaking and listening skills at a level equivalent to CEFR B1 or higher?Yes
How did you get your result? Certificate
I still have the certificate from my first leaver to enter application back in 2017, should I use that?
Re: English requirements
Posted: Tue Feb 08, 2022 11:17 am
by AmazonianX
rodm wrote: ↑Tue Feb 08, 2022 9:28 am
Hi,
Thanks for your reply. I had that question last time I renewed my skilled worker visa. But now in the ILR I only have the questions below;
Have you previously been granted leave to remain under Tier 2 (General) as a doctor, dentist, nurse or midwife, and passed an English Language assessment accepted by the relevant regulated professional body as a requirement for registration? is not my case, so
NO.
Have you passed an approved English language test?
Yes
Did the test assess your speaking and listening skills at a level equivalent to CEFR B1 or higher?Yes
How did you get your result?
Certificate
I still have the certificate from my first leaver to enter application back in 2017, should I use that?
If it was previously used for a successful application and providee still on HOs approved list then it can be reused.
Re: English requirements
Posted: Tue Feb 08, 2022 12:28 pm
by zimba
rodm wrote: ↑Mon Feb 07, 2022 7:42 pm
Hi,
I hold a skilled worker visa and I am applying for ILR this month. In 2017 when I first applied for my visa, I passed the IELTS UKVI test. I read somewhere on this forum that english requirements for ILR under a skilled worker route is not required, however on my application I have to answer the "Have you passed an approved English language test?" question.
When I answer Yes, is asking me for a certificate. Is that the IELTS UKVI certificate I received in 2017 or do I need to pass the test again?
Regards,
Rod
The English language is not a requirement anymore under the Skilled worker route:
indefinite-leave-to-remain/language-req ... l#p2002760
No need to provide anything.
Re: English requirements
Posted: Tue Feb 08, 2022 12:49 pm
by rodm
Thank you guys!
Re: English requirements
Posted: Tue Feb 08, 2022 10:50 pm
by ywlgy
My gut feeling tells me if you answer No to "Have you passed an approved English language test?" you might be given the question "Have you provided evidence in previous application?".
There must be someone who has never done a test but used English-taught degree in their previous application.
Anyway, UKVI's forms are full of surprise as always
Re: English requirements
Posted: Wed Feb 09, 2022 12:15 am
by vinny
ywlgy wrote: ↑Tue Feb 08, 2022 10:50 pm
Anyway, UKVI's forms are full of surprise as always
Are they in a
muddle?