Hi All. I have sent my application on monday recieved a letter today they want me to book an appointment for biometric enroltment. I did that I will go to Glasgow wednesday for that. but on letter i received today it says WRITE YOUR BOOKING REFERENCE NUMBER (BRN) IN THIS BOX WHEN YOU HAVE BOOKED YOU...

My response was related to the advice given to you by test provider staff that UKBA can check your result if they wish to and that your application may be granted on that basis (that a caseworker views your results online and approves your application). My response was not regarding IELTS score val...

i will send my IELTS certificate which is passed in 2007 + my HND certificate + Confirmation of Entry for KET when i asked them first time on the phone they said they started providing id and secret number for organizations such as Home Office. Also i have seen at another forum IELTS doesnt have val...

Hi guys i asked this question to cambridge staff and they answered me like that; Thank you for your email. You are certainly welcome to provide your ID and secret number to the Home Office as part of your visa application. Doing so will allow them to verify your exam results online on the same day t...

I think you should print and send that together with your old IELTS cert. The case I mentioned was from recent experience of application submitted by an legal rep for his client. I see but as i mentioned they cant check my result until 14th of july but i will still send it as you say. donna wanna w...

Pisko, I've recently heard of a case where IELTS cert of 4 years was accepted as there was evidence of continuing study of English. Hi Casa what was the case? i have passed ielts exam feb 07 which is 4 years 3 months now i think they wont accept it anymore. i have got confirmation email from cambri...

How will you assess whether a spouse has the required level of English? The applicant must provide an original English language test certificate from a UK Border Agency approved provider , which clearly shows the applicant’s name and the qualification obtained (which must meet or exceed level A1 ...

Hi All I have booked a ket (key english test) exam for 3rd of June. On Cambridge website it says; Results Verification Service If you need to allow employers, universities or other organisations to verify your examination results, just send them your Candidate ID and Candidate Secret Number (printed...

If this will give your KETS result then I'm guessing yes...but it is only a guess. Hopefully one of the other members will be able to confirm. You've got your original IELTS certificate which you can submit as well? yes i have got my original IELTS certificate. I guess HO can check my results. but ...

It doesn't matter who the main earner is, or that your wife isn't working at present. Include a note with your application as you suggest regarding your wife's situation. Include the information you have for the ILETS test. You never know, you may get lucky and have the original one accepted. Hi Ca...

You don't need to tick benefits as Maternity Benefit isn't considered Public Funds. If I were you (but remember I'm not a legal professional) I would submit proof that you've taken the exam + your old IELTS certificate. Only submit by post...not in person at a PEO. ok i wont tick benefits but it is...

Hi Casa I have got few questions again. I will be pleased if you answer them. First question is on FLR(M) visa form on benefits page it doesnt give option as maternatiy leave allowance and at time my wife will not be working what should we do cos she will get some money from government cos of not wo...

I believe the requirement for an IELTS test to have been issued within the last 2 years is due to the fact that the IELTS providers state they are unable to verify the validity of a certificate dated earlier than this. However, you should seek your own confirmation on this. I booked a KET exam for ...

Sorry, but it's the requirement now for settlement. where can i book a1 test? http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitecontent/newsfragments/26-english-language-partners on this page Alternatively, if you make an application which we receive on or before 17 July 2011 , you can demonstrate your English...

I believe that IELTS is only valid for 2 years. Wait for confirmation on this. Was this issued by one of the official providers on the UKBA list? aye it is listed but it is valid for 2 years. how can a spouse of student doesnt need english reqirement but i need. i have studied 2 years english and 2...

You're the spouse of a British Citizen ...not the spouse of a Tier 1 visa holder, or spouse of student etc. The spouse (you) of a BC when switching to FLR(M) isn't exempt unless they hold a Batchelor's Degree or are from a country on the exempt list. Sorry, but it does apply to you and the HND cert...

Your wife is able to claim the maternity benefit without if affecting your application. If you're switching from Tier 1 to FLR(M) I believe you will still need to take the A1 English test. The HND Tourism certificate won't be accepted in place of the A1 test. http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitec...

Sorry Pisko....I should have said 'once you are living together on the spouse visa'. With your savings etc. there doesn't appear to be a problem with showing sufficient finance. Do you need to take the A1 English test before the application? i.e, you don't have an exempt nationality or hold a Batch...

Your wife has to show that she won't claim any additional Public funds (benefits) due to you joining her. She is entitled to claim her maternity grant. thanks for reply Casa. I would like to ask you something else. I have been in the UK since 2005 i came here as a student i studied 2 years language...

Hi All I got married just last week and i will apply for spouse visa when we get my wife passport back. the problem is my wife is 5 months pregnant and cant handle working any more. she is chef and works long hours (11 hours only 10 mins break) she decided to stop working next month. she will apply ...