tier 1 general extension English language

[syed07]

hi i have a question about English language requirement please, as i have to apply for tier 1 general extension soon but my certificate which i took two years ago from approved center but which is no more on the list, it was for two year now shell i have to take new one or can i use this for extension. the guidance note says
Claiming points
132. An applicant meets the English language requirement, without the need to provide evidence, if he/she was last given permission to stay in the United Kingdom:•under Tier 1 (General) and is applying for
an extension of leave to remain; or ...... then after in other artical 136
English language test
136. We will only accept test certificates from providers that have been assessed as meeting our requirements. Details are available on our website at: http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/visas ... n/working/
tier1/general/eligibility/englishlanguage/ . You must check that the applicant has passed an English language test that is still within its validity period, and he/she has acheived at least CEFR level C1 in all four components
(reading, writing, speaking and listening).
the problem of new one is time and money wastage if you have any experience or suggestion please replay. thanks

[mulderpf]

If you don't need to provide evidence, then they don't have to accept any certificates, so the requirements of the certificates do not apply to you.