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In the New rules which is coming on the month of March, Citizens of Native english speaking country like USA no need attend IELTS test or proove any other qualification just passport is enough.But for that you need to wait until the new rules comes into place (probably by march)claytoncrabtree wrote:I am an American applying for the HSMP the website states:
According to the HSMP website, you need to meet one of the following two criteria:
- - You need to have a bachelors degree that was taught in English (not a Masters degree or PhD).
- - You need to possess an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) qualification at least at Band 6 less than two years old.
I did a Masters degree here in England so technically I don't meet the requirements. I do not currently have a bachelors degree. Obviously I am a native speaking English American and know no other language. Is there anyway around having to pay a hundred quid to take a IELTS test?
PaperPusher wrote:I know British people who cannot speak English. Why is it different in USA?pantaiema wrote:If The person like you could not speak English, whoelse could speak English ??
claytoncrabtree wrote:I do not currently have a bachelors degree
I do not think this is the only conclusion that can be drawn based on "masters from England without a bachelors". Some people do join masters courses because of their relevant work experience. A good example would be an MBA.pantaiema wrote:Therefore, it can be concluded that s/he did 4 years courses degree leading to master's
PaperPusher wrote:Thanks
claytoncrabtree, if it is a four year course then all there is to it is to find out if the BIA accept 4 year courses leading to a masters from the UK. If you do a search there will have been other people in your situation. I know I have read about similar situations with 4 year courses from the UK.
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Keep in mind, officially you are not allowed to sit for IELTS test, because your native language is English. (This rule is from IELTS administrator not from HSMP).
nileshratan wrote:When I was preparing for IELTS, I remember reading somewhere that
"Candidates with english as their mother tongue cannot take IELTS"
I cannot find it anywhere on net now. May be the rules have changed.
If this is still the case then I think it is better to wait till March when english speaking countries' citizens dont have to prove their english requirement for HSMP.
boonworkpermit wrote:I remember that when I took the IELTS test two months ago,
there was an Australian guy sitting in the same room.
So, they may not strictly enforce this rule about mother tongue.
So on average how long does it take to get the results back. I know there is a lot of speculation but is there much chance of the requirements/fees drastically changing when this new Tier 1 comes into picture? I easily score a 90 on my points at the moment... I won't loose out on the ability to apply will I? Thanks for all your help on this; very good discussion!gordon wrote:On the more likely assumption that claytoncrabtree has not done a four-year master's degree, he has two options:
1) take the IELTS
2) wait until Tier 1 is rolled out and apply if/when they've implemented the language-exemption for selected country nationals.
By the time he's taken the IELTS and gotten the results, Tier 1 seems likely to be in place, or very nearly so.