english language requirement

[rk_2011]

Dear all,

I will be seeking an extension on my Tier-2 work-permit employment sponsored in sept 2012. I just noticed new changes on english language requirement being placed. I have a UK MSc and PhD degree. Will it be sufficient to provide original certificates or do I also have to provide transcripts? The policy document is not clear on this.

What about spouse dependants? Do they also have to provide proof of their English if applying with principal applicant for in-country extension?

Thanks
rk

[geriatrix]

What about spouse dependants? Do they also have to provide proof of their English if applying with principal applicant for in-country extension?

No.

[rk_2011]

Anyone got an answer to the first question?

[Bijoux24]

Because you are extending your stay you would havealready proved that you have met the english language requirement in your initial application hence no further proof required.

http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitec ... idance.pdf

Page24 of 55. Point 118

Or after 14June 2012

http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitec ... ance21.pdf

Pg 25 of 55 point 118

[rk_2011]

But the last tier-2 leave I was granted was in Sep. 2010. Here in Pg. 26 of 56 under point 118, it says:

"you have ever been granted leave under Tier 2 (General) under the Rules in place on or after 6 April 2011, having already provided evidence of having a knowledge of English equivalent to level B1 of the CEFR or above".

But again, further down it says:

" You have ever been granted leave in one of the additional categories below, but only if you were granted leave under Tier 2 (General), Tier 2 (Sportsperson) or Tier 2 (Intra-Company Transfer) before 6 April 2011:

• under Minister of Religion (not as a Tier 2 ((Minister of Religion)) under the Rules in place on or after 23 August 2004; or
• under any Tier 2 category, having already provided evidence of meeting the English language requirement ."

So just to be clear do I have to provide evidence or not?