English language req for FLRM

[Montana2323]

Hi all

I will be shortly applying to extended my spouse visa and get the extention for 30 months.

On accommodation requirement I wanted to know what documents would i need. We live in a two bed house which is owned by my wife and mortgage is on her name. Me, wife and two of our kids live in the house.

[seagul]

Mortgage statements, title deed and council tax

[Montana2323]

Hi all,

This new form seems to be very long and sometime irrelevant.
Just to confirm if i am not heading in the wrong direction. I am the applicant and we have two kids, both British citizens. On the form when it asked if i have any children - i said yes and then clicking through the options of non applying because they are British citizens, its a whole loads of questions about my daughter now - like where she travelled, financial responsibility, extended family in UK.

I am heading in the right direction by answering all these questions? Or have i clicked a wrong option?

Thanks

[Montana2323]

Hello.

Another quick question on FLRm 5 year route.

I am qualified accountant having done ACCA. I also have a degree from Oxford Brooks University - which you get after competing a certain number of exams of ACCA and then submit a dissertation to the University.

Now the fact that I have not physically attended the University course but was awarded the degree suffice the English requirements?

Thanks in advance

[seagul]

I also have a degree from Oxford Brooks University -

You won't need any English language test even until getting British citizenship.

[CR001]

I also have a degree from Oxford Brooks University -

You won't need any English language test even until getting British citizenship.

If it is part of the ACCA programme or part of the professional development programme, it is not sufficient as far as I am aware. There have been refusals for using ACCA to meet the English requirement.

[seagul]

I also have a degree from Oxford Brooks University -

You won't need any English language test even until getting British citizenship.

If it is part of the ACCA programme or part of the professional development programme, it is not sufficient as far as I am aware. There have been refusals for using ACCA to meet the English requirement.

Acca is an indeed professional qualification but on completing its 9 papers and applied skills exams then you can register & be awarded with Academic Oxford brookes BSC applied accounting degree which is more than sufficient to meet any English language requirement. Acca and oxford brooks university has got partnership over that.

[Montana2323]

I also have a degree from Oxford Brooks University -

You won't need any English language test even until getting British citizenship.

If it is part of the ACCA programme or part of the professional development programme, it is not sufficient as far as I am aware. There have been refusals for using ACCA to meet the English requirement.

Right. Since it says Bachelor of Science - i thought it wouldn't have mattered what mode of learning was used to achieve the degree like a distant learning course for example. The degree certificate is as standard in its wordings as like any other degree I have seen

[Montana2323]

I also have a degree from Oxford Brooks University -

You won't need any English language test even until getting British citizenship.

If it is part of the ACCA programme or part of the professional development programme, it is not sufficient as far as I am aware. There have been refusals for using ACCA to meet the English requirement.

Acca is an indeed professional qualification but on completing its 9 papers and applied skills exams then you can register & be awarded with Academic Oxford brookes BSC applied accounting degree which is more than sufficient to meet any English language requirement. Acca and oxford brooks university has got partnership over that.

This sums it up perfectly.

[seagul]

I also have a degree from Oxford Brooks University -

You won't need any English language test even until getting British citizenship.

If it is part of the ACCA programme or part of the professional development programme, it is not sufficient as far as I am aware. There have been refusals for using ACCA to meet the English requirement.

Right. Since it says Bachelor of Science - i thought it wouldn't have mattered what mode of learning was used to achieve the degree like a distant learning course for example. The degree certificate is as standard in its wordings as like any other degree I have seen

You won't need any English test as the one you have is more than sufficient because its an academic degree. If it is ACCA alone then even if you have studied at UK university then still you would need to do the English test because professional qualification doesn't meet the requirement.

[ariamus]

Of course if there is any doubt, simply take the B1 test which you will clearly pass.

That B1 will also suffice for ILR unless rules change by then.

Yes there is a cost but worth it if there is any doubt.

[Montana2323]

I have one more question on my application before I come back here with checklist query.

The 28 days rule on financial documents - since the new online application would have a different date of submission/payment to the actual biometric date and submission. What date do we take as a starting point to work backwards.

My payslip is dated as 28 March 2019 and i am planning to do the online submission this week starting Monday. And hopefully get the biometric appointment asap.

Any clarification is much appreciated

[seagul]

I have one more question on my application before I come back here with checklist query.

The 28 days rule on financial documents - since the new online application would have a different date of submission/payment to the actual biometric date and submission. What date do we take as a starting point to work backwards.

My payslip is dated as 28 March 2019 and i am planning to do the online submission this week starting Monday. And hopefully get the biometric appointment asap.

Any clarification is much appreciated

Financial documents must not be older than 28 days from the date of online submission of application. 28 days won't be counted from date of biometrics but from date of application.

[CR001]

I also have a degree from Oxford Brooks University -

You won't need any English language test even until getting British citizenship.

If it is part of the ACCA programme or part of the professional development programme, it is not sufficient as far as I am aware. There have been refusals for using ACCA to meet the English requirement.

Right. Since it says Bachelor of Science - i thought it wouldn't have mattered what mode of learning was used to achieve the degree like a distant learning course for example. The degree certificate is as standard in its wordings as like any other degree I have seen

Sorry. Ignore me, I was thinking about the AAT one and ACCA qualification relating to Tier 2 specific job SOC (long boring day, mind like a sponge )

[seagul]

You won't need any English language test even until getting British citizenship.

If it is part of the ACCA programme or part of the professional development programme, it is not sufficient as far as I am aware. There have been refusals for using ACCA to meet the English requirement.

Right. Since it says Bachelor of Science - i thought it wouldn't have mattered what mode of learning was used to achieve the degree like a distant learning course for example. The degree certificate is as standard in its wordings as like any other degree I have seen

Sorry. Ignore me, I was thinking about the AAT one and ACCA qualification relating to Tier 2 specific job SOC (long boring day, mind like a sponge )

Goodnight

[Montana2323]

I have one more question on my application before I come back here with checklist query.

The 28 days rule on financial documents - since the new online application would have a different date of submission/payment to the actual biometric date and submission. What date do we take as a starting point to work backwards.

My payslip is dated as 28 March 2019 and i am planning to do the online submission this week starting Monday. And hopefully get the biometric appointment asap.

Any clarification is much appreciated

Financial documents must not be older than 28 days from the date of online submission of application. 28 days won't be counted from date of biometrics but from date of application.

Thanks for this. Just so that I have understood it fully - if my payslip is dated 28/03 then i have until let's say 23/04 to submit the online application and the 28 days rule would have been met. Even if biometrics appointment is a week later?

[ariamus]

Correct.
The biometric date is sometimes 2/3 weeks after application date.

[Montana2323]

That's a relief. Thank you so much for the info