Hello Everyone, As per the new rule effective from 06th April 2016, do I need to go for English Language Assessment (ELA) through UK NARIC even if I have proved my English Language eligibility in T1 (G) initial and extension applications (over 5 - 6 years)? I had proved the same using PBS calculato...

Hi Geriatrix, What is the mail address to clarify this. I sent a mail to workoperationalpolicy@homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk but have not received a reply. During my experience was very good and I received reply in couple of days from this mail id hence not sure if this mail id is still usable. Cheers, Jacob

Overseas qualifications: It is yet unknown whether ELA / SOC statements obtained from NARIC before 06-Apr-2016 can be used to support an ILR application on / after 06-Apr-2016 or whether applicants must now include statements obtained through the newly launched NARIC Visa and Nationality Service . ...

Jacob123, Not sure but I suspect that the standard SOC and ELA letters may no longer be accepted by UKV&I. Dear members, any of you who attended PSC starting 6th, pls share your experience. Did any of you use traditional Naric ELA or SOC for your degree to prove English requirement. Cheers, Jacob

Jacob123, Not sure but I suspect that the standard SOC and ELA letters may no longer be accepted by UKV&I. Thanks Geriatrix. I will try to call both Naric and home office again to see what they suggest. I ha asked them before applying for ELA and they did mention that there will be a transition...

This Naric Visa and Nationality service came from today. Couple of days back I applied for their ELA service as then this Visa and Nationality service was not operational. In fact I have not even received my ELA yet as Naric is currently processing it. Do I now need to apply for Naric letter through...

The slots have not opened yet. Today is 5th of April and they have still not opened up Croydon slots from around 20th April Is any one else facing the same issue or it is just me. I called the help desk no and they have no knowledge about any technical problem in the system.

Cheers,
Jacob

Yes, PBS Calculator for english will be discontinued from 5th April, pls search for my posts and you will get little more details around it. From 6th April Naric is starting a new service (@ £125) that will replace the existing PBS calculator. I checked with both Naric and home office and they said ...

Just to let everyone know, I spoke to home office support number and also Naric and PBS calculator for English is indeed going away from 6th April. There is a new service coming from Naric to replace the PBS. I decided to apply for ELA from Naric and not wait for the new service to come as I want to...

Thanks CR001, Screenprint, RRSB2012. I will wait for couple of days and hopefully slots will open in Croydon. Logistics wise it is just abt 35 minutes drive, hence much easier for me, otherwise I am ok for any PSC. Will keep you updated.

Cheers, Jacob

Many thanks CR001 and Screenprint. Based on your experience do you suggest I book the available one for Solihul (which is like 4 hour travel for me) now and change once Croydon becomes available.

Cheers,
Jacob

Dear all, I am trying to book PSC appointment for ILR on the 28th,29th April or later but do not see any appointments for Croydon. Have been checking multiple times in the past 2-3 days but could not find any slot. I can see for Solihul but nothing for Croydon. Is it possible that the slot for Croyd...

Dear moderators, The changes are creating so much confusion. As the point based calculator to prove English language is retiring from 6th April, I was planning to us Naric's English language assessment service. Now Naric is launching a visa and nationality service from 6th.So if we get ELA done will...

Dear members, With Naric website mentioning that PBS Calculator will go away from 6th April. I am planning to use Naric comparability statement + a letter from university that the degree was taught in English for my wife (Tier 1 General dependent) for applying for ILR with me. We had taken a SOC fro...

2.Applied for Tier 1 general on the 4th April 2011 – In country application, got the leave to remain from 25th May 2011 to 25th May 2013 3.Applied for in country T1 General Ext – Got extended from 23rd May 2013 to 23rd May 2016 When I plan to apply for ILR: Any time starting 28 days before 25th May...

So the question is - if a PEO booking is done before 18th of March for an actual appointment for April (or any date after 18th March) - do they charge old fees or the new fees at the time of booking. Moderators can probably answer based on previous years experience. Cheers, Jacob. CR001 has answere...

I guess nothing much can be done on the start date when home office wants to implement the increased fees. One question - We can book PEO appointment 42 days in advance. In a situation when say I need an PEO appointment on the 27th or 28th April, the PEO booking can be done on the 16th or 17th March...

Hi mulderpf, I am in full time employment, no other income so there is no problem. When I came here my company had put me as temporary worker (something like overseas worker) with HMRC probably that's the reason I got letters from HMRC for self assessment that I did each year and it is all clear, th...

Hi Kanswam and mulderpf, Many thanks for taking time to answer all my question, it is extremely helpful. mulderpf, Many congratulations on your ILR. Your suggestions are all good and I am thinking on the same lines. Will have as much backup documents as possible but submit minimum must required docu...

Dear members, Pls help me to complete the Set O form for following points. I will appreciate it. Trying to find an answer for almost 8 weeks, your help will be greatly appreciated, 1.Set (O) form point 4.3 – I will select An academic qualification deemed by UK NARIC to meet the recognised standard o...

Thanks for clarifying CR001.

Cheers,
Jacob

[/quote]Extensions are always granted from date of application. If an applicant applies to early and then has a shortfall, it is not HO's fault.[/quote] Thanks jiban for sharing the success story, Many congratulations. CR001, just wanted to highlight one point - my understanding is that extensions a...

Request someone please to help with my questions.

Thanks,
Jacob

HarryJones wrote:response to Question 6.
12C will not be completed for Tier 1 general

Thanks Harry. Appreciate your help.

Cheers, Jacob

I will appreciate if someone can reply to my queries please.

Thanks again,
Jacob