Indefinite Leave to Remain - New Form Query

[kvnvj84]

I would be most grateful if someone could shed some light on my questions.
Thank you very much.

Question 1: Section 4.3 under knowledge of Language & Life in the UK

It mentions that the main applicant and the dependant need a English speaking qualification. My wife(dependant) doesn't have a graduate degree as there was a backlog but has a course completion certificate which I assume won't be enough. So, should she take an "English language speaking and listening qualification" ? If so, could someone advise where and how I can take it please?

Question 2: Section 6.3 under Immigration History

They say "What evidence has been provided to support the reasons for all absences from the UK?"

I have been to India four times for 10 days each to meet my family as part of my annual leave.

Does that mean I need a letter from the company stating that I was on annual leave each time I went to India to meet my family? or is it something I can ignore?

Please help!

[Damanisshallo]

I would be most grateful if someone could shed some light on my questions.
Thank you very much.

Question 1: Section 4.3 under knowledge of Language & Life in the UK

It mentions that the main applicant and the dependant need a English speaking qualification. My wife(dependant) doesn't have a graduate degree as there was a backlog but has a course completion certificate which I assume won't be enough. So, should she take an "English language speaking and listening qualification" ?

If so, could someone advise where and how I can take it please?

IMO You can try this

Question 2: Section 6.3 under Immigration History

They say "What evidence has been provided to support the reasons for all absences from the UK?"

I have been to India four times for 10 days each to meet my family as part of my annual leave.

Does that mean I need a letter from the company stating that I was on annual leave each time I went to India to meet my family? or is it something I can ignore?

Lookin' at the number of days you've been out, I don't think there is a need to provide a letter but if you can even better

Please help!

[kvnvj84]

Thank you very much for your reply. It has been of immense help. God Bless

[Amber]

Dear All,

I have been going through many posts and they have all been very helpful but I still have 3 further doubts which are still not clear and any help would be greatly appreciated .

I got my Tier 1 General Visa in November 21st 2009 but came to the UK on 21st January 2010. I have been living and working in the UK until now.
Question 1 Because I reached UK with the 90 day clearance period (after getting the visa), can I apply for my ILR in October 2014? & If so when in October would be a safe bet?

Question 2 Holidays taken where I was outside the UK

January-December 2011 : 32 days holiday outside UK, Annual Leave
January-December 2012 : 4 days holiday outside UK, Annual Leave
Janauary-December 2013 : 37 days holiday outside UK, Annual Leave

I will also be providing an employer's letter stating that I was on annual leave then on the dates.

My question is, considering the 73 days I was outside the UK, do I have to calculate the 5 year continuous stay by reducing the 73 days? or should I ignore the days and just apply in Oct next year as the holidays are less than 180 days in a year?


Lastly,

Question 3 I proved my English language requirement when I first applied for my Tier One Visa. Do I still have to take the English language listening and understanding test?

Your answers are most welcome. Thank you all very much in advance.

1. last 28 days leading up to 5th anniversary of your visa date, in your case. make sure you have valid visa on day of application for less complicated situation in case of refusal.
2. ignore those holiday days. count 5 yrs per question 1 answer.
3. sorry cant answer that. wait for others knowledgeable on this matter.

Thank you wpilr_nov12 for the prompt reply. It was massively helpful and I look forward to hearing from the others on the last question. God Bless