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English test:mpitillo wrote: ↑Mon Jul 15, 2019 10:18 pmHello everyone,
I am completing in this coming October my 5th year in my current Tier 2 (General) Work Visa, that I got sponsored by the company I work for. Because of that, they've suggested that I apply for ILR, instead of just a visa extension. However, I will only be able to initiate this application 15 days before my Work Visa expires, so I would like to be able to already get a few of the documents needed for the application ready for when the time comes.
My understanding is that I will need to complete both an English Test and the "Live in UK" tests. I have a few questions that I was hoping that you could help me out clarifying those.
English Test:
1. I was planning to get the IELTS for this, but I am unsure with which of the options I should take? Is the IELTS Life Skills - B1 the correct test for ILR?
2. In comparison to the old IELTS General test, is the Life Skills B1 easier or harder than the old one?
Life in UK Test:
1. When can I book and do the Life in UK test? Can I only book it once I have already initiated/sent my ILR application? Or could I book it immediately to save time?
2. How frequently there are test dates available?
3. Does the Life in UK Test have an expiration date?
4. Do you recommend any specific books to read to get ready for the test? Is the test hard?
Finally, do I also need a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) from the company I work for, as part of the application? Or is this no longer needed at this stage?
Thank you so much for your time!
Thank you so much for the reply.tier11417 wrote: ↑Mon Jul 15, 2019 11:06 pmEnglish test:mpitillo wrote: ↑Mon Jul 15, 2019 10:18 pmHello everyone,
I am completing in this coming October my 5th year in my current Tier 2 (General) Work Visa, that I got sponsored by the company I work for. Because of that, they've suggested that I apply for ILR, instead of just a visa extension. However, I will only be able to initiate this application 15 days before my Work Visa expires, so I would like to be able to already get a few of the documents needed for the application ready for when the time comes.
My understanding is that I will need to complete both an English Test and the "Live in UK" tests. I have a few questions that I was hoping that you could help me out clarifying those.
English Test:
1. I was planning to get the IELTS for this, but I am unsure with which of the options I should take? Is the IELTS Life Skills - B1 the correct test for ILR?
2. In comparison to the old IELTS General test, is the Life Skills B1 easier or harder than the old one?
Life in UK Test:
1. When can I book and do the Life in UK test? Can I only book it once I have already initiated/sent my ILR application? Or could I book it immediately to save time?
2. How frequently there are test dates available?
3. Does the Life in UK Test have an expiration date?
4. Do you recommend any specific books to read to get ready for the test? Is the test hard?
Finally, do I also need a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) from the company I work for, as part of the application? Or is this no longer needed at this stage?
Thank you so much for your time!
https://www.trinitycollege.com/site/?id=3220
Life in UK:
https://www.gov.uk/life-in-the-uk-test
You must take both tests before you apply. There is no expiration date for LIUK. You can take it anytime even now.
Thank you ever so much for your time. I will look into the options of English Tests etc.tier11417 wrote: ↑Mon Jul 15, 2019 11:35 pmhttps://assets.publishing.service.gov.u ... update.pdf
The test should be on the approved test list and also the approved test centre. I think the trinity link i posted is the easiest one. Its only 10min. You can have a look for yourself about other approved tests and centres in the link posted above.
LIUK I really dont know about the availability. But as I remember when I booked mine, it was pretty fast. I think less than a week. There are different centres you can choose from so I dont think availability will be any issue.
Everyone has their own experience preparing for LIUK. Some read the official book. You can google it. Some just do the online tests/exams.
I only did online exams and passed mine without any issue. However, I am not allowed to paste any third party website links here.
Re: COS question wait for someone else to respond as I am not aware or Tier 2 category.
This is fantastic information here, thank you so much!aplinhar wrote: ↑Tue Jul 16, 2019 11:11 amHello mpitillo fellow Brazilian
English test:
1. IELTS is a proper test (don't know how difficult it is to book), but the GESE Grade 5 (B1) is a 10 min chat that you can book for the next day.
2. GESE is dead easy...I would go with it unless you can make use of the IELTS test later for something else.
Life in the UK:
1. I would do asap since booking may be tricky and you need all tests in hand when doing the application, otherwise you may end up not having the certificates for the scanning.
You can buy the book or study using lifeintheuktestweb.co.uk. I studied online for a few days and was ok.
2. Random, my husband got for the next 3 days and I got 3 weeks later.
3. No expiry date.
4. Official handbook, but if you have any familiarity with laws here in the UK or history you can study online I suppose...depends how confident you are when doing the online training tests.
No COS anymore. To be honest, IRL for Tier 2 requires far less interaction with the company than getting or renewing the visa. Just get the letters (confirming they will still employ you and absenses), couple of paylips stamped and I believe that is it from the company....it's all on you.
Pay attention to the rules of absense and when the date starts to count. If you took too long to come to the UK after the VISA was issued, that counts towards the 180 yearly limit and as you are applying near your expiry date...that can be problematic. As I don't know your exact dates, this suggestion might be silly...but just be careful.
Thank you so much for your answer.