Current Tier 1 and Tier 2 applications that are being submitted or have been booked to be submitted are permitted to use English Language Ability evidence from the previous list as long as the applications are received by the UKBA on or before 17 May 2011.
This means that any applications sent in from the 18 May 2011 will need to use one of the English Language Test Providers from the new list for Tier 1 & Tier 2.
For UK spouse/partner/dependent applications applicants may use the previous list when booking an English proficiency test up until 17 July 2011 thereafter only evidence from the updated list will be accepted.
The English language test is a vital element of UK VISA APPLICATIONS and I always suggest to my clients that they take as much practice as possible and even take preparatory courses to improve all aspects of their English language ability.
Wherever possible I recommend taking the IELTS as over the past 10 years this test has proven to be the most reliable and thorough testing.
Monday, 16 May 2011
Monday, 9 May 2011
Questions with UK Immigration minister
Its been a while since my last post, this is a rather interesting video clip of Damien Green, UK Immigration Minister answering some immigration questions sent in by the UK public.
Friday, 22 April 2011
Tier 4 UK Student Visa Changes to English Language
21.04.2011
Following the UKBA's announcement that the TIER 4 UK STUDENT VISA SYSTEM is being changed again, yesterday the New English Language Requirements were implemented.
Any Foreign Student looking to study in the UK from 21 April 2011 will need:
International Student studying Degree Level and above courses in the UK need to show a level of B2 on the CEFR.
International Students studying at below degree level, including Foundation courses, pre-sessional courses or English as a foreign language will need to show a a level of B1 on the CEFR.
Following the UKBA's announcement that the TIER 4 UK STUDENT VISA SYSTEM is being changed again, yesterday the New English Language Requirements were implemented.
Any Foreign Student looking to study in the UK from 21 April 2011 will need:
International Student studying Degree Level and above courses in the UK need to show a level of B2 on the CEFR.
International Students studying at below degree level, including Foundation courses, pre-sessional courses or English as a foreign language will need to show a a level of B1 on the CEFR.
Thursday, 7 April 2011
New English Language Test provider List Published
Yesterday the UKBA announced a new list of English Language Test Providers .
Tier 1 and Tier 2 applications that have already been taken/booked with the existing list of test providers can be used provided that the applications are received by the UKBA on or before the 17 March 2011. From the 18th May 2011 only test on the updated list will be acceptable.
If you are applying as the spouse/partner you can also use a test with the existing Test Providers provided the application is received by the UKBA on or before the 17 July 2011, BUT from 18 July 2011 any application of this type needs be accompanied by a certificate from the new updated list.
If you are planning to Study in the UK you will need to use the new list as of 6 April 2011.
For the updated list click HERE
Tier 1 and Tier 2 applications that have already been taken/booked with the existing list of test providers can be used provided that the applications are received by the UKBA on or before the 17 March 2011. From the 18th May 2011 only test on the updated list will be acceptable.
If you are applying as the spouse/partner you can also use a test with the existing Test Providers provided the application is received by the UKBA on or before the 17 July 2011, BUT from 18 July 2011 any application of this type needs be accompanied by a certificate from the new updated list.
If you are planning to Study in the UK you will need to use the new list as of 6 April 2011.
For the updated list click HERE
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