UK Naric

[T_Y_P]

Hi All,

For my spouses original settlement application an English Language certificate equivalent to the C1 level was used and accepted. This certificate has a validity of two years and will expire at the time of applying for an extension to the visa. I have read from a few sources that either the same English Language certificate can be used (even though it is expired) or that no further English Language evidence needs to be provided as it was previously accepted at a level higher than that required for the extension.

Please can someone shed some light on this?

Many thanks

[seagul]

Check your test in the following list that whether its one of them:

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.u ... 5.2019.pdf

[T_Y_P]

Check your test in the following list that whether its one of them:

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.u ... 5.2019.pdf

I'm already aware that it is one of them, if it wasn't it would not have been accepted first time round. My question is regarding the validity period of the test certificate.

[marcnath]

Check your test in the following list that whether its one of them:

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.u ... 5.2019.pdf

I'm already aware that it is one of them, if it wasn't it would not have been accepted first time round. My question is regarding the validity period of the test certificate.

You don't need to submit evidence again for extension.

[T_Y_P]

Check your test in the following list that whether its one of them:

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.u ... 5.2019.pdf

I'm already aware that it is one of them, if it wasn't it would not have been accepted first time round. My question is regarding the validity period of the test certificate.

You don't need to submit evidence again for extension.

Thank you for your reply but the below post seems to indicate to the contrary?

immigration-for-family-members/flr-m-do ... 52203.html

[seagul]

If your test still in the list then its expiry won't matter and will be accepted.

[T_Y_P]

If your test still in the list then its expiry won't matter and will be accepted.

Ah i see - thank you

[T_Y_P]

If your test still in the list then its expiry won't matter and will be accepted.

Is there actually any UKVI guidance that states/confirms this?

[seagul]

If your test still in the list then its expiry won't matter and will be accepted.

Is there actually any UKVI guidance that states/confirms this?

Under paragraph 32D of Appendix FM-SE if an applicant under the partner or parent routes submits an English language test certificate or result and the Home Office has already accepted it as part of a successful previous partner or parent application (but not where the application was refused, even if on grounds other than the English language requirement), the decision maker will accept that certificate or result as valid if it is:
• from a provider which is no longer approved
• from a provider who remains approved but the test the applicant has taken with that provider is no longer approved
• from a test centre which is no longer approved
• past its validity date (if a validity date is required under Appendix O)
provided that it is at or above the required CEFR level and when the subsequent application is made:
• the applicant has had continuous leave (disregarding any current period of overstaying where paragraph 39E of the Rules applies, as well as any previous period of overstaying where: the further application was made before 24 November 2016 and within 28 days of the expiry of leave; or the further application was made on or after 24 November 2016 and paragraph 39E of the Rules applied) as a partner or parent since the Home Office accepted the test certificate as valid

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.u ... 3.0ext.pdf

[T_Y_P]

Hi All,

My spouse has a degree taught in English - we would like to use the UK Naric agency to confirm that my spouse satisfied the english language requirements for a spouse settlement visa (5 year route). Can anyone clarify what typically needs to be provided to UK Naric, what typically is provided in response by UK Naric that is acceptable to UKVI, and any experiences/pitfalls pertaining to the same?

Many thanks in advance.

[Casa]

Your wife needs to apply for a NARIC ELA (Red Route)

https://www.naric.org.uk/visas%20and%20 ... /FAQs.aspx

[CR001]

Topics merged!!

[T_Y_P]

Your wife needs to apply for a NARIC ELA (Red Route)

https://www.naric.org.uk/visas%20and%20 ... /FAQs.aspx

Thanks