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If its not on the approved centres list, then no.Sim64 wrote: ↑Thu Oct 01, 2020 2:01 pmHi,
I booked the IELTS Life skills (B1) through the British Council with a centre within UK, and I passed the test last week.
I got the certificate and it has a UKVI number, but when I check the online-approved centres, I can’t find my centre there.
So, can use this language certificate or not for ILR?
As CULLINAN pointed out, there are requirements to be met before it can be accepted, if it is not on the approved list that was attached then you may have to take another test....this time choose from approved list.
Since the beginning of this year, the list of English test is becoming bit chameleon by changing imperceptibly but it at least gives some period of transition during which the test can be used. Most often the new list supersede the previous one, however, if you have saved the old list then it may contain on its top its transitional period which can be argued.Sim64 wrote: ↑Thu Oct 01, 2020 2:01 pmHi,
I booked the IELTS Life skills (B1) through the British Council with a centre within UK, and I passed the test last week.
I got the certificate and it has a UKVI number, but when I check the online-approved centres, I can’t find my centre there.
So, can use this language certificate or not for ILR?
That is a unique verification code for UKVI to verify the authenticity of the test.
Since exam provider has responded as below, you may proceed as per their guidance.AmazonianX wrote:Ask exam provider[/highlight]
Sim64 wrote: ↑Fri Oct 02, 2020 11:54 amHi,
I have talked to British Council, and they told;
Dont look at the approved list , any IELTS exam for UKVI (which requires a UKVI CODE on the certificate) taken from British Council, must be accepted by the HO. This is because if the centre was not authorized by the HO, we were not able to take the test and give a certificate. They assured me, regardless of the approved list, proceed my ILR application with the IELTS life skills (B1) exam which its test centre is not on the list of the home office!
You should make sure the test that you book is the one approved for SELT:
IELTS SELT Consortium: ‘IELTS for UKVI’
LanguageCert: ‘LanguageCert International ESOL SELT’
Trinity College London: ‘Secure English Language Tests for UKVI’
Pearson: ‘PTE Academic UKVI’ or ‘PTE Home’
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/prove-your- ... -test-seltYou will find your SELT unique reference number on your test result as:
UKVI number for IELTS SELT Consortium tests
IELTS for UKVI (Academic and General Training)
IELTS Academic and IELTS General Training for UKVI are designed to meet certain administrative requirements that are specified by the UK Home Office.
The actual test taken is the same as IELTS (for all other purposes), same content, examiners, format, level of difficulty, scoring and so on. If you are in doubt as to which test version to take, you should contact the organisation you are applying to check their requirements.
IELTS Life Skills - A1, A2 and B1
IELTS Life Skills - A1: is for the family route
• Family life as a partner of a settled person (spouse/partner)
• Family life as a parent (parent of a dependant).
IELTS Life Skills – A2: is for the family route (extension)
• Family life as a partner of a settled person (spouse/partner)
• Family life as a parent (parent of a dependant).
IELTS Life Skills – B1: Indefinite leave to remain
• Settlement/permanent residency.
IELTS Life Skills – B1: British Citizenship
• Naturalisation
CULLINAN wrote: ↑Sun Oct 04, 2020 12:05 amYou should make sure the test that you book is the one approved for SELT:
IELTS SELT Consortium: ‘IELTS for UKVI’
LanguageCert: ‘LanguageCert International ESOL SELT’
Trinity College London: ‘Secure English Language Tests for UKVI’
Pearson: ‘PTE Academic UKVI’ or ‘PTE Home’https://www.gov.uk/guidance/prove-your- ... -test-seltYou will find your SELT unique reference number on your test result as:
UKVI number for IELTS SELT Consortium tests
https://www.ielts.org/book-a-test/find-a-test-location
As long you used the above link to book a test, you are okay as this is what the official guidance say.
CULLINAN wrote: ↑Sun Oct 04, 2020 12:25 amIELTS Life Skills – B1: Indefinite leave to remain
IELTS for UKVI (Academic and General Training)
IELTS Academic and IELTS General Training for UKVI are designed to meet certain administrative requirements that are specified by the UK Home Office.
The actual test taken is the same as IELTS (for all other purposes), same content, examiners, format, level of difficulty, scoring and so on. If you are in doubt as to which test version to take, you should contact the organisation you are applying to check their requirements.
IELTS Life Skills - A1, A2 and B1
IELTS Life Skills - A1: is for the family route
• Family life as a partner of a settled person (spouse/partner)
• Family life as a parent (parent of a dependant).
IELTS Life Skills – A2: is for the family route (extension)
• Family life as a partner of a settled person (spouse/partner)
• Family life as a parent (parent of a dependant).
IELTS Life Skills – B1: Indefinite leave to remain
• Settlement/permanent residency.
IELTS Life Skills – B1: British Citizenship
• Naturalisation
Good to reconfirm again especially in writing but your test will definitely be accepted.Sim64 wrote: ↑Sun Oct 04, 2020 9:14 amThis is the response I got from the Cardiff centre (GBS08) which is still not on the approved list of HO:
``Thank you for your enquiry.
The test centre venues have been amended due to COVID-19. I can assure you, any IELTS for UKVI test booked through the British Council will be suitable for immigration applications.
If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Kind regards''
It seems they are sure regarding the test they are providing, however, based on the HO guideline it is CLEAR that the test center has to be on the approved list.
I really dont like my ILR application get refused just because of the Language Test!
Firts do NOT start a new post and keep all your question in this thread. You should book your appointment on the date you are eligibleSim64 wrote: ↑Tue Nov 03, 2020 11:43 amHi Everyone,
I would appreciate if someone could clarify this to me. My quantifying date is Nov 29th, I just send my application Nov 3rd which is obviously withing 28 days window. Can I also attend my biometrics appointment before NOV 29th or I HAVE TO to book it after Nov 29th to make sure at the time of decision I am qualified?
Thanks
Make it on or after 29th Nov.Sim64 wrote: ↑Tue Nov 03, 2020 11:43 amHi Everyone,
I would appreciate if someone could clarify this to me. My quantifying date is Nov 29th, I just send my application Nov 3rd which is obviously withing 28 days window. Can I also attend my biometrics appointument before NOV 29th or I HAVE TO to book it after Nov 29th to make sure at the time of decision I am qualified?
Thanks
Thanks a lot. I really appreciate that.AmazonianX wrote: ↑Tue Nov 03, 2020 11:46 amMake it on or after 29th Nov.Sim64 wrote: ↑Tue Nov 03, 2020 11:43 amHi Everyone,
I would appreciate if someone could clarify this to me. My quantifying date is Nov 29th, I just send my application Nov 3rd which is obviously withing 28 days window. Can I also attend my biometrics appointument before NOV 29th or I HAVE TO to book it after Nov 29th to make sure at the time of decision I am qualified?
Thanks
Thanks Zimba.Zimba wrote: ↑Tue Nov 03, 2020 11:45 amFirts do NOT start a new post and keep all your question in this thread. You should book your appointment on the date you are eligibleSim64 wrote: ↑Tue Nov 03, 2020 11:43 amHi Everyone,
I would appreciate if someone could clarify this to me. My quantifying date is Nov 29th, I just send my application Nov 3rd which is obviously withing 28 days window. Can I also attend my biometrics appointment before NOV 29th or I HAVE TO to book it after Nov 29th to make sure at the time of decision I am qualified?
Thanks