English test for FLR(M)

[Moa7]

Hi,
I am using an old IELTS certificate with my FLR(M) application, but I don't have the original certificate with me at the moment.

Is it okay to submit a copy of the IELTS certificate? Has anyone applied for FLR(M) with a copy of their english test and been approved?

Thanks in advance

[CR001]

You need the original. Also, the rules changed in May this year and A2 English is required for FLR(M) extension.

[Moa7]

CR001 thank you for replying. Are you able to give me reference to a guideline that says I'd need the original?
Reason I ask is with my original application in 2014 I had submitted a copy of my IELTS results and got an approval. Want to check if that would work this time too.
I have a C1 level result so I'm good to use my old IELTS (called and confirmed that with the UKVI but took ages to get through the call and I didn't realise that my original was not with me).

Also - apologies for multiple threads. I couldn't spot my original post. Thanks very much again.