New Rules.
Posted: Thu Mar 18, 2010 4:25 pm
Hi,
Can some body please shed some light on this topic. How is it gonna affect people going to apply for ILR after 07/04/2010.
Just seen
http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitec ... -t2-and-ir
The immigration minister says,
ESOL/Knowledge of Life
We are also making some changes to the requirements concerning English language
qualifications for migrants seeking indefinite leave to remain in the UK. It is important that
immigrants seeking permanent residence in the UK have some understanding of one of the
native languages of this country (English, Welsh or Scottish Gaelic) and of life in the United
Kingdom. This will help to ensure that they integrate more easily into the British way of life.I have today laid changes to the Immigration Rules which will ensure that all applicants relying
on qualifications in English for Speakers of Other Languages will study at accredited colleges;
ensuring the quality of provision and preventing the possibilities of abuse of the provisions and
exploitation of migrants. I have also clarified the progression which migrants are required to
demonstrate before applying for permanent residence. Additional technical changes bring the
Rules into line with current terminology for the relevant qualifications.
Equivalent amendments are also being made to the Regulations governing applications for
Naturalisation as British Citizens.
The changes will come into effect on 6 April and 7 April 2010. Applications that are made before the new rules come into effect will be considered under the rules in place on the date of the application.
Those who wish to apply in person should note that the date of their application is the date when they go to the public enquiry office. Applicants should consider this when they book an appointment.
Can some body please shed some light on this topic. How is it gonna affect people going to apply for ILR after 07/04/2010.
Just seen
http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitec ... -t2-and-ir
The immigration minister says,
ESOL/Knowledge of Life
We are also making some changes to the requirements concerning English language
qualifications for migrants seeking indefinite leave to remain in the UK. It is important that
immigrants seeking permanent residence in the UK have some understanding of one of the
native languages of this country (English, Welsh or Scottish Gaelic) and of life in the United
Kingdom. This will help to ensure that they integrate more easily into the British way of life.I have today laid changes to the Immigration Rules which will ensure that all applicants relying
on qualifications in English for Speakers of Other Languages will study at accredited colleges;
ensuring the quality of provision and preventing the possibilities of abuse of the provisions and
exploitation of migrants. I have also clarified the progression which migrants are required to
demonstrate before applying for permanent residence. Additional technical changes bring the
Rules into line with current terminology for the relevant qualifications.
Equivalent amendments are also being made to the Regulations governing applications for
Naturalisation as British Citizens.
The changes will come into effect on 6 April and 7 April 2010. Applications that are made before the new rules come into effect will be considered under the rules in place on the date of the application.
Those who wish to apply in person should note that the date of their application is the date when they go to the public enquiry office. Applicants should consider this when they book an appointment.