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by kamoe » Fri Feb 12, 2016 12:43 pm
Kaba, you need to be more specific on what type of route (what form) you are requesting info on. I can only assume you are referring to the naturalization form, as it was the one I found while googling 'section 1.23'.
As per the guidance documents, section 1.23 is not mandatory, as you have the choice of several items to prove your language proficiency. Do note the ORs in this list:
Evidence of knowledge of Language and of Life in the UK
From 12th November 2015, we will only accept English language qualifications from
the Home Office approved list of acceptable qualifications.
You will need to provide both:
• Letter confirming success in the Life in the UK Test, stamped and signed by
the Test Supervisor;
and either
• a Home Office approved qualification in English at B1 CEFR or higher, from
the Secure English Language Test list. You should ensure that you state the
test number at section 1.23 of the form);
OR
• confirmation that you met the English language requirement, on or after 28th
October 2013, in order to obtain settlement
OR
• Your original degree certificate and one of the following:
1. A print out from the points-based calculator, with the equivalent level of your
degree and the level of English
2. An English language Assessment (ELA) from UK NARIC (this will also show
us that UK NARIC are content that your qualification is equivalent to a UK
degree)
3. A Statement of Comparability (SoC) from UK NARIC confirming your
qualification is comparable to a UK degree, plus an official letter from your
university with your name, the title of the degree, and that the qualification was
taught in English.
4. An original and official certificate from your university confirming the degree
was taught or researched in a majority English-speaking country (except
Canada), plus and original letter or certificate from UK NARIC confirming that
the equivalent level of your degree,
OR
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• Your passport showing that you are a national of a majority English
speaking country
So to answer your question, section 1.23 is there in case you actually need it. You do not need it if you are proving your language proficiency in some other way.
Guidance doc:
https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/s ... hanges.pdf
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kamoe on Fri Feb 12, 2016 12:48 pm, edited 2 times in total.
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