Quote Originally Posted by sparky View Post
what i find a bit confusing is- on the ILR application and guidance notes it says you must be ESOL level 3 to apply for the visa -which makes u assume that you need it but on the application form itself it says you only need one of either the ESOL LEVEL 3 or the life in the UK test pass

so it doesnt state clearly in my opinion
what i understand is if an applicant arrives on a settlement visa before nov 29 2010,he/she will not take the ESOL but must pass the life in the uk test before the visa expires.