IELTS requirements for Spouse Visa

[Saadhfz]

Hi Members,

I am in a cofused state. My wife who wishes to join me in the UK on a spouse visa recently undertook a IELTS (Academic) exam. She scored in excess of 7 band in all 4 modules at C1 level. The primary reason for IELTS was to satisfy the english visa requirement.

While researching I have found out that IELTS academic is not accepted for spouse visa and it needs to IELTS (Academic) UKVI. I must mention at this point that there is no UKVI reference on her IELTS certificate.

I have read that Some of the members visas have been refused due to this reason, no sure though if their spouses scored sufficient in every module.

My questionto respected members is can this IELTS be accepted or does she need to do it again? Also it would help if there is a way to get this confirmed from the Home office i.e. email address?

[CR001]

and it needs to IELTS (Academic) UKVI

No, IELTS Life Skills UKVI.

Two recent refusals due to using the Academic one. It isn't about the 'scoring' but about the correct test for the visa category you are applying for.

[Saadhfz]

Hi CROO1,

One can always rely of you for quick advice. Thanks.

Do you know if the IELTS LIFT SKILLS UKVI needs to be A1 or B1? There are so many types - it gets confusing.

I also find it absurd that don't consider IELTS conducted by the same body at a higher level an acceptable level of English.

[CR001]

A1 for applications from outside the UK.