Immigration Rules: Changes to Knowledge of Language and Life

[Terpe]

Immigration Rules: Changes to Knowledge of Language and Life

There are further changes here:-

https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/472374/51786_hc_535_web_accessible.pdf

Scroll down past page 57/57 to review the Explanatory Memorandum

[Terpe]

Here's the extract from 'Changes to Knowledge of Language and Life'


7.40. Unless exempt, individuals applying for indefinite leave to remain are required
to demonstrate their knowledge of language and life in the UK in accordance with the
provisions of Appendix KoLL. As part of meeting the requirement they must
demonstrate English speaking and listening skills at an intermediate level, equivalent
to level B1 on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. These
changes will now require applicants wishing to demonstrate the required level of
English with an English language qualification to have a qualification from the Secure
English Language Test list in Appendix O and remove the option of using an
alternative English language qualification regulated by one of the UK’s statutory
regulatory bodies.

7.41. The list of Secure English Language Tests in Appendix O was amended by
Statement of Changes HC 1025, laid on 26 February 2015, which statement also
provided that these tests must from 6 April 2015 be taken at an approved secure test
centre. The April changes followed a tender exercise for inclusion in Appendix O as
part of which bidders were required to incorporate additional security features into
their booking, administration and invigilation procedures. The changes now made to
Appendix KOLL will ensure that the same security features apply to English language
qualifications used for indefinite leave as apply to applications for limited leave.

7.42. The intention to make these changes to the requirements for indefinite leave
was announced on 23 March 2015. An announcement was included on relevant pages
of the GOV.UK website in April 2015. Thus potential applicants have had eight
months notice of the impending changes, obviating any need for additional
transitional arrangements.

7.43. Additional changes have been made to the evidence requirements for English
language to reflect the on line verification system introduced as part of the additional
security features for Secure English Language Tests. Applicants are given a unique
identifier number when taking the test and must include that number in their application for leave.
Caseworkers use that number to verify the test result directly
with the test provider. Individuals are no longer required to submit a test certificate.

[cheekee]

Is the ielts that my wife just did at B1 still OK Peter?

[andy222]

I think your wife's IELTS is ok cheeky. She still has to pass the life in the uk test when she comes here though. Some people are exempt though. Like the arab national thats just been released from guantanamo. He is being given ILR free as well because his wife is british.:crazy:

[blessed_ekim0826]

What about A1 ielts life skills?

[cheekee]

From what I read it's B1 or higher at an approved test centre.

[blessed_ekim0826]

Sis is worried about B1, we've heard that the easiest test she can take is Key English Test(KET). What do u think about KET? Will they accept it for her spouse visa application?:smile:

[raynaputi]

Sis is worried about B1, we've heard that the easiest test she can take is Key English Test(KET). What do u think about KET? Will they accept it for her spouse visa application?:smile:

These are the only approved English tests..nothing else. Just search for Philippines in the list.

https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/472921/Approved_Secure_English_Language_Tests_and_Test_Centres-30October.pdf