English Language Degree

[fritzy]

Hi, and thank you in advance for your support.

I am in the process of applying for citizenship and have resided and worked in the UK for almost 20 years. I now have a permanent residence card, completed my Life in the UK test but my degree obtained is a technical one and equivalent to a BTEC/SQA Higher National Diploma or Foundation Degree standard according to UK NARIC. Will this suffice in support of my application? I have booked a B1 Life Skills course just in case but wanted to be sure. Seems strange after 20 years I have to prove my English when born and bred English but do not qualify on country of origin according the HO list.

Thanks,
Ray

[CR001]

Your qualification is not sufficient. It has to be a full undergraduate or higher degree or you need the English test.

[fritzy]

Thank you for your quick reply. I didn't think so but just wanted to be sure. HO are pretty specific about requirements having found out the hard way for the permanent residence application. Much appreciated.