if you don't submit a test that is on the current list and at the approved level, they will use an old test and likely not grant ILR but a 2.5 year further leave to remain.adammrhart wrote: ↑Mon May 13, 2019 3:55 pmHi guys, first time poster here.
I applied for ILR via SET(M) using the Super Priority Service on Friday 10th May, submitting my supporting docs and biometrics in Croydon. I then received an email a few hours later stating "...We have attempted to process your application within the 24 hour service standard, unfortunately it appears it will not be processed within this time. A letter has been issued to you via recorded delivery (PDF copy attached). Please follow the instructions provided."
The attached letter read as follows:
"The English Language qualification you have submitted with your application for ILR cannot be accepted as it was not taken at “An Approved Centre”. A list of approved centres can be found here:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publicati ... uage-tests
We are now allowing you 28 calendar days from receipt of this letter to obtain a pass of B1 or higher at an approved centre. You must send us your new certificate within that timescale. If you fail to submit a new valid English Language certificate showing a pass of B1 grade or above within the timescale above, your application will then be considered on the basis of the valid English Language pass we hold on file.
Furthermore, if you request the return of your Passport for the purposes of taking that test, your Passport must also be returned to us within 28 calendar days. Failure to do so will result in your application for ILR being refused."
Now, I'm confused with this for a couple of reasons:
a) the certificate submitted with this application is the same one used in both the previous two applications made on this same 5-year route (Cambridge Assessment English taken in 2012, level B2), therefore must be the same one as 'the valid English Language pass' that the case worker's letter stated they have on file;
b) even if it wasn't the same, the test was taken in 2012 and therefore before the rule change in 2015 re 'approved centres';
c) even if it wasn't the same AND the submitted certificate wasn't valid, why can't they just use the valid one they have on file?!
I've responded to the email and chased twice, but haven't yet heard anything back. Does anyone know if the email address UKVISETM@homeoffice.gov.uk is monitored? I've called the helpline, who have confirmed that, as the certificate was accepted for previous applications on the same route, it is valid and it sounds like the case worker has made a mistake.
I'm due to be travelling outside the UK in two weeks, so if anyone has any tips on how to nudge them to either confirm either way, it would be a huge help!!
Thanks
Is your test from 2012 an IELTS or ESOL or ...... test??
You can only use an expired test if it was used in a previous application AND it is on the CURRENT HO approved test and test provider list.