IELTS will no longer be accepted by the UKVI?

[Kristh1801]

Thank you for the replies. My hubby and i are really disappointed, as our immigration lawyers gave notice to their clients.

[Terpe]

Thank you for the replies. My hubby and I are really disappointed, as our immigration lawyer gave notice to their clients.

1. I'd strongly suggest to only use OISC regulated immigration lawyers.

2. All English Language tests listed on the current UKVI approved listing are valid
for UK immigration applications up to 5th November 2015 when taken on or before 5th April 2015
This is clearly stated under the heading 'Test Validity for UK immigration' in the approved list here:-
https://www.gov.uk/government/upload...ansitional.pdf

From the new UKVI approved listing valid from 5 April and posted by Rayna in her link, you'll see that IELTS is the only approved test listed by UKVI effective from 5th April 2015
It was previously the case that IELTS scores could not be graded below CEFR level B1
Since UKVI will continue to accept the lower grades down to A1 for many entry clearance categories this has resulted in a new IELTS test that can officially be assessed at the A1 CEFR level