naturalization queries

[Baleegh]

Hi,

two quick question please....

Q 1. English language: been using my degree cert so far till ILR - can I use the same as I got ILR after 29 Oct 2013 and there's an option in the form AN to choose that option.

I have a speaking and listening qualification in English at B1 CEFR or higher, or an equivalent level qualification; OR
I wish to claim exemption (physical and/or mental illness may not lead automatically to exemption. You should provide grounds on page 15. Your application may fail and the fee retained if insufficient reasons for exemption are provided).
✔ I have obtained an academic qualification deemed by UK NARIC to meet the recognised standard of a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree or PhD in the United Kingdom and:
IMPORTANT: The Knowledge of Language and Life in the UK (KOLL) requirement is changing on
(i) UK NARIC has confirmed that the qualification was taught or researched in English; or
28 October 2013. From this date, applicants will be required to:
(ii) the qualification was taught or researched in the UK or a majority English speaking country
• pass the Life in the UK test;
(other than Canada); OR AND
✔ I am a national of a majority English speaking country; OR
• have a speaking and listening qualification in English at B1 CEFR or higher, or an equivalent
✔ I met the knowledge of language and life requirement to qualify for settlement on or after 28th October 2013; OR level qualification.
Further details can be found on our website.
✔ I wish to claim exemption on the basis of my physical or mental condition (physical and/or mental illness
may not lead automatically to exemption. You should provide reasons on page 15. Your application may fail
and the fee retained if insufficient reasons for exemption are provided).

Q 2: Reference: can it be a bank manager?

[fwd079]

1. Yes.

2. Accepted professions thread.

[happyguy82]

Hi,

two quick question please....

Q 1. English language: been using my degree cert so far till ILR - can I use the same as I got ILR after 29 Oct 2013 and there's an option in the form AN to choose that option.

I have a speaking and listening qualification in English at B1 CEFR or higher, or an equivalent level qualification; OR
I wish to claim exemption (physical and/or mental illness may not lead automatically to exemption. You should provide grounds on page 15. Your application may fail and the fee retained if insufficient reasons for exemption are provided).
✔ I have obtained an academic qualification deemed by UK NARIC to meet the recognised standard of a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree or PhD in the United Kingdom and:
IMPORTANT: The Knowledge of Language and Life in the UK (KOLL) requirement is changing on
(i) UK NARIC has confirmed that the qualification was taught or researched in English; or
28 October 2013. From this date, applicants will be required to:
(ii) the qualification was taught or researched in the UK or a majority English speaking country
• pass the Life in the UK test;
(other than Canada); OR AND
✔ I am a national of a majority English speaking country; OR
• have a speaking and listening qualification in English at B1 CEFR or higher, or an equivalent
✔ I met the knowledge of language and life requirement to qualify for settlement on or after 28th October 2013; OR level qualification.
Further details can be found on our website.
✔ I wish to claim exemption on the basis of my physical or mental condition (physical and/or mental illness
may not lead automatically to exemption. You should provide reasons on page 15. Your application may fail
and the fee retained if insufficient reasons for exemption are provided).

Q 2: Reference: can it be a bank manager?

Q 1: Yes but unlike Tier-1 General extension and ILR, you'll have to submit your Degree certificate again with this Naturalisation application.

Q 2: https://www.gov.im/media/624353/listofreferees.pdf