milindsm wrote:Hi
Am I right in saying that although my degree and the letter from the University saying the degree was taught in English were accepted at the time of my visa extensions and my ILR, it won't be accepted at the time of Naturalisation anymore? Do I have to provide UK NARIC certificate? I still have print out of Point Based Calculator
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I am wondering where is this information and confusion coming from.
In the UKBA guidence published in june 2016 , It clearly states :
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. An Academic Qualification Level statement (AQUALS) and English Language
Proficiency Statement (ELPS) from UK NARIC (these will show us that UK
NARIC are content that your qualification is equivalent to a UK degree and
was taught in English).
2. An original and official certificate from your university confirming the degree
was taught or researched in a majority English-speaking country (except
Canada), plus an Academic Qualification Level statement (AQUALS) from UK
NARIC confirming that your qualification is comparable to a UK degree OR
This clearly means that if you have got ILR after 28th October 2013 you need not have to submit any proof for English language .
Can anybody share me an authentic source from UKBA which says that you need to prove english capabilities even when you have proven it during ILR ( after Oct 2013)
Cheers
Anand