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In dire straits!

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In dire straits!

Post by rk_2011 » Thu Jun 07, 2012 12:01 pm

This is for my sister who is in Tier 4 requiring extension for her MBA course ending January 2013. Her visa expires end of June, 2012. New rules require students to re-satisfy English language requirement, for which her recent IELTS score is below 5.5.

We are in a dire situation now, as a) there is no time left to write a second test, and b) making an out-of-country application means a fresh application whereas an extension would have been more straightforward.

Someone suggested, to buy time, some colleges (if an earnest request was made), could issue a conditional letter saying that a CAS will be issued when the student satisfies B2 level, and an application to UKBA for extension can be made with this conditional letter. During this time, the student can sit for the tests, pass them, and then get the CAS to send to UKBA. Can someone confirm if this is possible? Otherwise, please suggest alternatives?

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Post by geriatrix » Thu Jun 07, 2012 12:11 pm

Please continue in the existing topic.
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