Unfortunately, there will be a number of centres that are not approved still offering the test. The Triunity B1 test is itself a approved test but it comes down to having it down at an approved centre. Also, these tests are also used for other purposes such as entry into a college for example, not j...

Prior to 6 April 2015, there was only one requirement to satisfy, having a test that is from the approved list (now known as the transitional list valid until 5 November 2015 for tests taken before 6 April 2015). The current SELT list introduced a new requirement in addition to having a approved tes...

What is the exact reasons for refusal.

If you were not earning the minimum 18600 at the time of application, I can't see any chance of success of an appeal.

Better to apply fresh when you can demonstrate the financial criteria for the required period.

You need not worry. Any UK degree will be accepted as part of satisfying the English requirement even after November 2015. The way the Home Office have worded their statement is being misread and poorly worded and have lead people to believe that after November, only a English test from the approved...

I had also booked my appointment before the price hike and then had to reschedule once. They dont even ask anything about fees..so paying old fees is ok Thanks for this info. I have done exactly the same, booked prior to the fee hike and then had to reschedule once. Got appointment next week and it...

As others have pointed out, you can't be looking for government help, its you that will need to financially support your child and her mother. Even if your wife was British and entitled to benefits, (which on a spouse visa she wouldn't be), you would still be liable for the financial support by law....

My question now is can I claim this 6 months delayed entry as exceptional circumstances? Any chance i can apply my ILR now?? I am on tier 2 (general) atm with expiry till 2018. No. Sometimes the unfortunate does occur and there is no provision that will allow you to apply early in the circumstances...

Its a good idea to state under what category you are applying under.

Don't forget to take your appointment (booking) confirmation with you.

There is no problem in using a PDF filler. I have read on this forum peope advising against using a PDF filler and yes the form does state to use black ink in block capitals, but there is nothing on the form that prohibits having the form filled in electronally. A number of people including myself h...

Which case worker are you reffering to? Is this an agent/immigration adviser who submitted the application on your behalf? The onus is on the applicant to ensure they submit all the correct documents. Unfortunately, the "case worker" you refer to has made a major mistake and I would be com...

Just to share with other applicants, I was a bit apprehensive of sending the applicaltion by post but the extra cost of £400 per person (total £1200) held me back from PEO appointment and since I did not have urgent travel plans and my case was very clear cut with all supporting documents, I decide...

My other half had the ILR approved at Liverpool PEO on a Tuesday and received the BRP card on a Thursday so it should arrive relatively quick.

Normally, the letter does state it should arrive in 7 working days and if it hasn't arrived in 10 working days,then contact UKVI.

Hi Guys, Someone just told me that the 2 years limitation is when if the Eng. Cert is not used within 2yrs and that one would be able to make previous claim if the level had previously been achieved. The HO have confirmed that if the test has been used in a previous application, then expiry dates w...

What is your current visa status?

You need to provide a full breakdown of your immigration history. There is too little info to go on.

The Trinity GESE Grade 5 test is fine to use for FLR(M) as it is currently a home office approved test (at time of writing) and Level B1 is higher than Level A1.

Expiry dates will not affect applications for settlement (ILR) if used in a previous application. Do realise that in 5 years time, the rules can easily have changed and the qualifications acceptable now may not be acceptable in 5 years time. The current SELT (introduced on 6 April 2015) had a major ...

I would clarify this as the application form doesn't give an option to specify under what term you will be applying under. The form asks for your marital status and to provide your partner's details. The residence section of the form states: Please give details of all absences from the United Kingdo...

On page 2 it should say ILR is approved which is a standard letter given to everyone (who has their application approved). My other half had her ILR granted last week Tuesday at PEO same day and BRP card received on Thursday, only a couple of days after so hopefully you should get yours this week (e...

If you have used the TOIEC in a previous application, it should not be an issue. I am not aware of any case where an application is held because of a previously submitted TOIEC test for which the application was granted. I do know that when the investigation was ongoing with TOIEC, TOEFL and ETS and...

If the spouse visa is not granted on the first attempt,, then the health surcharge will be refunded, but not the visa fee. If you decide to apply fresh instead of appeal, the full fee & IHS will need to be paid again.

mkh wrote:EDIT: My bad, I forgot about 400 per person PEO charge. So the charge per person is 1500+400 =1900 and If I cancel they will keep 100 per person.

If you cancel at least 5 working days or more before the appointment, then you will be entitled to a full refund including the booking fee.

DO NOT SUBMIT any documents or tests in relation to ETS or TOIEC. They are no longer accepted and submitting any documents will do harm. If you already have Trinity B1 Grade 5 test (which is currently approved), do submit this test. Verification will be done on the test that is submitted hence in th...

Since the test was sat prior to 6 April 2015, shouldn't be an issue. The date of award doesn't necessarily reflect the date sat. You can include the date sat and date awarded in "other information" section of the form to clarify. Results are verified online so details of when the test was ...

I used the date issued as the date awarded (taken in late 2014).

There are 2 ways to meet the financial requirement, either by income or savings (or a combination of both to offset the low income). If you are relying on income alone, then you do not need to show any savings. For your spouse and one child, you would need to show earnings of at least £22,400. If yo...