IMPORTANT READ THIS 'Statement of intent: Family migration'

[joebloggs]

those applicants who will qualify for ILR from October 2013, they will need to pass the Life in the UK test and a B1 level English speaking and listening qualification in order to qualify for settlement irrespective of the fact they first arrived in the UK prior to the new rules being implemented.

i'm wondering if their could be a problem with someone earning 18,599 they own their own proprty and no debts but they fail the minimum income test, yet someone is paid 18,600 they have a mortgage or pay rent and have debts but will pass the minimum income , not fair .

[raynaputi]

those applicants who will qualify for ILR from October 2013, they will need to pass the Life in the UK test and a B1 level English speaking and listening qualification in order to qualify for settlement irrespective of the fact they first arrived in the UK prior to the new rules being implemented.

i'm wondering if their could be a problem with someone earning 18,599 they own their own proprty and no debts but they fail the minimum income test, yet someone is paid 18,600 they have a mortgage or pay rent and have debts but will pass the finanical income , not fair .

[joebloggs]

from what i recall, if you can't pass at B! level in time,

If an applicant cannot make an application for the five year route (e.g. because they cannot meet the rules on switching between migration routes in the UK), they can still make an application under the family Immigration Rules, on the correct application form and paying the relevant application fee, and be granted leave if they can establish an Article 8 claim under the rules, e.g. on the basis of a child’s best interests. As they cannot meet the requirements of the five year family route, they will have a longer route to settlement: 10 years (granted in four periods of 30 months, with a fifth application for indefinite leave to remain) 10yr rule

[malditako]

you'll pass the test again rayna dont worry

[raynaputi]

you'll pass the test again rayna dont worry

Thanks Grace! Well I'm confident I can pass the test, as I was able to get a B1 passing mark last year.. although retaking it would be like nonsense right? It's not as if you lose your ability to speak English as time goes by.. just another rip off from this government..

[lastlid]

Thanks Grace! Well I'm confident I can pass the test, as I was able to get a B1 passing mark last year.. although retaking it would be like nonsense right? It's not as if you lose your ability to speak English as time goes by.. just another rip off from this government..

I agree. And if anything a Spouses english should improve once she arrives (depends on who the spouse is married to I guess ) I am sure my wife's english is a whole lot better now after 7 months. And I have managed to knock the americanisms out of her everyday language.....

[lastlid]

Thanks Grace! Well I'm confident I can pass the test, as I was able to get a B1 passing mark last year.. although retaking it would be like nonsense right? It's not as if you lose your ability to speak English as time goes by.. just another rip off from this government..

I have just got word from another party that my wife, who was awarded her spouse visa in September last year, will not need to resit her English Language test. I think we have been very lucky. Phew.

[Terpe]

I have just got word from another party that my wife, who was awarded her spouse visa in September last year, will not need to resit her English Language test. I think we have been very lucky. Phew.

I really glad to hear all is well from your side lastlid

As you said "Phew".

[lastlid]

I really glad to hear all is well from your side lastlid

As you said "Phew".

Thanks. Assuming the Isle of Man follows suit as it generally does.

[raynaputi]

I have just got word from another party that my wife, who was awarded her spouse visa in September last year, will not need to resit her English Language test. I think we have been very lucky. Phew.

would it apply to someone who would get their FLR(M) this year too? How did you know?

[lastlid]

would it apply to someone who would get their FLR(M) this year too? How did you know?

I phoned the Advisor that organised our Spouse visa.

I simply asked if my wife would need to resit her english language test ( Spouse Visa - awarded Sept 2011 ) and the response was no. No need if she has passed already to at least the B1 level which she has.

"As Mrs Lastlid's visa was granted pre 09th July 2012; she will only need to serve the 2 year probationary period. As long as she applies for ILR pre October 2013 she does not need to meet the higher English language threshold."

Also I seem to recall that when I phoned Hopkins Manila last year they said that the english language test result was "forever" but I wouldn't swear to that as it was a good few months back. Maybe I picked that up incorrectly?

[sars_notd_virus]

Thanks Grace! Well I'm confident I can pass the test, as I was able to get a B1 passing mark last year.. although retaking it would be like nonsense right? It's not as if you lose your ability to speak English as time goes by.. just another rip off from this government..

yes another rip off... I wonder how much more money they can drain from us migrants to supply the one's from inside the EU or the immigrants

[lastlid]

those applicants who will qualify for ILR from October 2013, they will need to pass the Life in the UK test and a B1 level English speaking and listening qualification in order to qualify for settlement irrespective of the fact they first arrived in the UK prior to the new rules being implemented.

i'm wondering if their could be a problem with someone earning 18,599 they own their own proprty and no debts but they fail the minimum income test, yet someone is paid 18,600 they have a mortgage or pay rent and have debts but will pass the minimum income , not fair .

Presumably if you already have a pass to level B1 then you are okay. No retake required?