Fiancé Visa- Language Requiemrnt- PG Dip

[samarasammy]

Hello,

I am applying for Fiancé Visa since I am engaged to a British guy. We plan to get married and live in th UK.

I met him while I was studying a PG Dip (Post Graduation Diploma) at the University of Leeds, and since my stay in the UK is over I am back to Brazil (the place which I am from).

My problem is: the language requirements accept a Masters, Bachelors and PHD, however, there's no mention on PG Dip, which is an equivalent to Masters (the only difference is that I don't do the dissertation at the end of the course). It was taught in English.

The language requirements for my course on Translation Studies was also superior to the ones required for the UK Fiancé visa ( I needed to be a C1 to take the course and the requirements are B1 (the highest) for UK Visa.

So, I just want to know if my PG Dip will be valid as a language requirement. We had no answer from the Immigration hotline, and The University acknowledges our dilemma as well.

[Jaune08]

My problem is: the language requirements accept a Masters, Bachelors and PHD, however, there's no mention on PG Dip, which is an equivalent to Masters (the only difference is that I don't do the dissertation at the end of the course). It was taught in English.

So, I just want to know if my PG Dip will be valid as a language requirement. We had no answer from the Immigration hotline, and The University acknowledges our dilemma

This is what Home Office’s website says:

Academic qualifications
You can prove your knowledge of English if both:

you have a degree or academic qualification that was taught or researched in English
your qualification is recognised by UK NARIC as being equivalent to a UK bachelor’s degree or higher
You’ll need to provide a certificate from UK NARIC confirming this when you apply.

https://www.naric.org.uk/naric/Individuals/

My suggestion is, go to the UK NARIC website and find out if your Diploma will be accepted as a valid proof to meet the English requirement. If not, then you will need to sit for a Life Skills A1 test (£150).

The language requirements for my course on Translation Studies was also superior to the ones required for the UK Fiancé visa ( I needed to be a C1 to take the course and the requirements are B1 (the highest) for UK Visa.

Just to clarify: it doesn’t matter how high your English level is. It’s about submitting the right document rather than holding an outstanding level. My spouse visa was initially refused since I submitted a wrong IELTS version but with a C1 level.

[CR001]

Only certain UK PG Dip in very limited subjects are accepting generally. Translation services isn't one of them as far as I recall.

[seagul]

It wont be accepted and NARIC dont compare a UK issued diploma/degree.

Statement of Comparability
Shows how your qualifications compare to UK qualifications and the UK education system
Who is it for?
The Statement of Comparability is for people who want to evidence the level of their overseas qualifications in the UK. It can be used for many purposes, including:

employment
study
professional registration
immigration
Note that there is a separate service designed for visa, settlement and citizenship applications. If your application is for immigration purposes, details of the Visas and Nationality Service are available here.

What is it for? How does it help?
The Statement of Comparability confirms how your overseas qualifications compare to the UK system by comparing them to qualification framework levels and qualification types.

You can send us more than one qualification for comparison when you use the Statement of Comparability service. Multiple qualifications are included in the price.

When you present your Statement of Comparability to employers etc, present it together with your original qualification documents. Your qualification documents, including your transcripts, shows the subjects and modules you studied, and your grades. The Statement of Comparability clarifies the level of your qualification in UK terms.

[samarasammy]

Thank you all very much.

I did Applied Translation Studies translating Portuguese to English.

Only certain UK PG Dip in very limited subjects are accepting generally. Translation services isn't one of them as far as I recall.

Where can I find this information, please?

Once again, thank you very much!

[CR001]

Page 16 in the link below, although it does refer to Settlement (ILR) and Naturalisation. Not sure if you want to take the risk and end up being refused, losing your fee or rather spend £150 on the English A1 test.

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.u ... 1.0ext.pdf

Diplomas
Applicants holding a postgraduate diploma, or a graduate diploma from a UK university, are considered to have the required level of English for a settlement or citizenship application.

Postgraduate diplomas are usually abbreviated as PGDip, PG Dip, PgD, PgDip.

Examples would be:•postgraduate diploma in legal practice
•graduate diploma in law
•postgraduate diploma in education
•postgraduate diploma in teaching

[seagul]

Usually those postgraduate/higher diplomas which doesn't need bachelor degree are considered professional courses and professional degree/diploma either achieved from UK or from outside aren't accepted. And as suggested earlier that NARIC doesnt compare a UK achieved qualification, therefore, taking IELTS preferably B1 life skills is more wise which will help all the way till settlement.

[samarasammy]

Actually, I had to have a Bachelors Degree (hons 2:1) in order to take the course at the University of Leeds.

However, I will take the IELTS Life Skills in B1 in order to not have any problem. However I had some problems during the application, do I need to say that I was referred by my partner? And I need to tick Immigration for the reason of the test, right?

Thank you very much, you guys have been really helpful and light in all of this process!

[seagul]

Actually, I had to have a Bachelors Degree (hons 2:1) in order to take the course at the University of Leeds.

Also many postgraduate diplomas/courses despite have the entry requirement of Bachelor degree but can be waived depending on age and/or work experience. That still class as professional course.

However, I will take the IELTS Life Skills in B1 in order to not have any problem. However I had some problems during the application, do I need to say that I was referred by my partner? And I need to tick Immigration for the reason of the test, right

Type should be settlmenent/partner

[moses2019]

I had a very bad experience concerning this Ielts test which I wouldn't wish for you in order to clear all doubts pls kindly sit for what they required for. Getting an application refused is a serious night problem.