Spouse English Language Requirement For ILR

[waqasshah]

Dear All,

I am planning to apply for my wife ILR visa . I have one inquiry regarding her English language Test. She has already given IELTS test for her Spouse VISA. Her visa is granted under old rules that is why she is applying for her ILR after 2 years .

Can someone please suggest me that she again need to take IELTS for ILR or we can attach the old one (although that one is expired) . Please suggest.

Regards
Waqas Shah

[networkers]

Dear All,

I am planning to apply for my wife ILR visa . I have one inquiry regarding her English language Test. She has already given IELTS test for her Spouse VISA. Her visa is granted under old rules that is why she is applying for her ILR after 2 years .

Can someone please suggest me that she again need to take IELTS for ILR or we can attach the old one (although that one is expired) . Please suggest.

Regards
Waqas Shah

Hi Waqas,

I assume you still have the original certificate of IELTS with you? If yes, you can use it for ILR.

Hope this helps.

Regards,

Networkers!

[waqasshah]

Dear Networkers,

Many Thanks for your reply. Yes i have the old copy of IELTS but can you please give me any link or guideline from Home Office regarding this matter. Many Thanks.

Regards
Waqas Shah

[networkers]

Dear Waqas,

From Page number 5 of "https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/s ... t-koll.pdf"


English Language Qualifications
We will accept a range of English language qualifications as evidence that an applicant has met the requirement to hold a B1 level speaking and listening qualification. This will help ensure that all those needing to take a test will be able to find one suitable for their needs and, so far as possible, that no one who already has an English language qualification at B1 or above will be required to take another one. So, for example, a person applying for settlement as a Tier 2 (General) migrant who has already demonstrated a knowledge of English equivalent to B1 level in order to qualify for entry clearance, will not have to take a further test at settlement stage.

Hope this helps.