IELTS test- A1 or A2?

[couchsurfer]

Hi all,

Just a very quick question relating to which IELTS life skills general training test is actually needed.

My wife is applying for the spouse visa in a few months, I'm from the UK. We were just wondering if she can skip the A1 test and do the A2 test instead, as it can be used later on if she looks to extend her visa after 2.5 year.

Is this likely to cause any problems? Or do applicants have to do the A1 first and then the A2 later? Seems like an easy way to save money if possible of course.

Thanks

[Manugmedia]

If she can, do B1 it can be used all the way to ILR, A2 will only take her upto renewal.

Rgds

[couchsurfer]

I see, so there isn't a rule stating new applicants have to do A1 first? A2 or B1 are fine ?

Thanks for the reply!

[seagul]

Hi all,

Just a very quick question relating to which IELTS life skills general training test is actually needed.

My wife is applying for the spouse visa in a few months, I'm from the UK. We were just wondering if she can skip the A1 test and do the A2 test instead, as it can be used later on if she looks to extend her visa after 2.5 year.

Is this likely to cause any problems? Or do applicants have to do the A1 first and then the A2 later? Seems like an easy way to save money if possible of course.

Thanks

A2 test isn't available outside the UK. Therefore, doing B1 will be the only alternative of A1 (if wishes so).

[couchsurfer]

Hi all,

Just a very quick question relating to which IELTS life skills general training test is actually needed.

My wife is applying for the spouse visa in a few months, I'm from the UK. We were just wondering if she can skip the A1 test and do the A2 test instead, as it can be used later on if she looks to extend her visa after 2.5 year.

Is this likely to cause any problems? Or do applicants have to do the A1 first and then the A2 later? Seems like an easy way to save money if possible of course.

Thanks

A2 test isn't available outside the UK. Therefore, doing B1 will be the only alternative of A1 (if wishes so).

Ah right I see that's useful to know. I think she will be here so can do the A2 or B1, I take it doing that instead of A1 (for spouse visa 2.5 years) won't cause any issues?

Thanks.

[AmazonianX]

Hi all,

Just a very quick question relating to which IELTS life skills general training test is actually needed.

My wife is applying for the spouse visa in a few months, I'm from the UK. We were just wondering if she can skip the A1 test and do the A2 test instead, as it can be used later on if she looks to extend her visa after 2.5 year.

Is this likely to cause any problems? Or do applicants have to do the A1 first and then the A2 later? Seems like an easy way to save money if possible of course.

Thanks

A2 test isn't available outside the UK. Therefore, doing B1 will be the only alternative of A1 (if wishes so).

Ah right I see that's useful to know. I think she will be here so can do the A2 or B1, I take it doing that instead of A1 (for spouse visa 2.5 years) won't cause any issues?

Thanks.

It won't cause any issues. The information provided is to let you know the range of available options and the possibility of saving cost and time down the line. Decisions lies ultimately with sponsor and applicant.

[moses2019]

Good day, I stand to be corrected I think there has been a case where someone used an A2 life skills and it was refused pls, my humble advice is just do as they say and get the A1 done instead of the A2 ,the pain of a recusal is difficult to bear I have been there before. Always cross the bridge when you get there.

[seagul]

. Always cross the bridge when you get there.

In now a days too many roadside maintenance works so plan your journey beforehand

[moses2019]

Thanks f o r the clarification.