SET (O) Dependant

[rakesh06]

Hi All,

I am due to change my status from Tier 1 (General) to ILR next month along with my wife who is on dependant visa. We both have Life in UK certificate and I have an UK Masters Degree to show as Knowledge of English proof.

However my wife have an India Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from a recognised university under Points Based Calculator so I am wondering whether this will be considered as a Proof of English Knowledge during the application ?

Following link suggests that You should carry Degree Certificate and a printout from the points-based calculator with the equivalent level of your degree and the level of English". Options provided in PBC is only applicable for Main applicant but not dependant, So I am wondering how I can show a proof of English for my wife does she have to take English Test ?

https://www.gov.uk/english-language/degrees-in-english

Thanks in advance !

Regards,
Rakesh

[geriatrix]

Whether one holds a qualification equivalent to UK bachelor's degree (or higher) depends on the "qualification" and not on the "immigration status of the person".

[rakesh06]

Hi Mehta,

Thanks for your quick response and your statement absolutely make sense !

But in Set(O) form Version(11-15) Section 4.3 indicates that I need to provide a confirmation letter from UK Naric that partners Bachelor's Degree was taught in English.

AS my partners Bachelor Degree is recognised under PBC I thought it would be a straight forward thing to get the "English Language Assessment" certificate from UK Naric but having spoken to their Customer Service they need a confirmation letter from Indian university that Degree was taught in English. To obtain one of these letters from India is really going to be a mundane task and if I manage to get 1 wouldn't definitely be before my visa appointment next month.

Can you please suggest if there is a way around or have no option but take the English test in UK or get a confirmation letter from University.

Thanks Again.

Regards,
Rakesh

[geriatrix]

FAQs - English language requirements for settlement

[dumdeedum]

PBS calculator printout for your wife as well. I had the same concern and had this clarified with the Home Office. Got it in an email