New English test does applying online before 29th nov count?

Tired Traveler · Post by **Tired Traveler** » Tue Nov 23, 2010 1:58 pm

Hi If you apply online before the 29th Nov for a fiancee type visa and do biometrics after the 29th Nov will you avoid needing the English language test? I know that it will have to be taken within 6 months of landing in the UK if not taken now.

Post by **Casa** » Tue Nov 23, 2010 2:20 pm

Where you got the 'within 6 months of landing' from?

Post by **vinny** » Tue Nov 23, 2010 2:25 pm

Casa wrote:Where you got the 'within 6 months of landing' from?

When switching to FLR(M) after marriage?

minty · Post by **minty** » Tue Nov 23, 2010 2:28 pm

I think he means

Fiance visa app before 29th November = No english test requirement

Spouse visa following on from fiance visa, application after 29th November ( within 6 months of arrival in UK) = English test

Tired Traveler · Post by **Tired Traveler** » Tue Nov 23, 2010 2:29 pm

After 6 months you would have to apply for FLR(27 month visa). I thought there may have been an english test at this stage if it wasn't obtained, though you are correct you don't need it before applying for FLR.

Any ideas on my original question?

Post by **vinny** » Tue Nov 23, 2010 2:34 pm

Tired Traveler wrote:After 6 months you would have to apply for FLR(27 month visa). I thought there may have been an english test at this stage if it wasn't obtained, though you are correct you don't need it before applying for FLR.

Any ideas on my original question?

You would need it for FLR(M) (24 month leave to remain).

Tired Traveler · Post by **Tired Traveler** » Tue Nov 23, 2010 2:39 pm

Thanks for responses. To clarify: If an application was made online on the 28th Nov and the biometrics/document submission was say 10th Dec would that be classed as applying before 29th nov or do they consider the application date the day you go to the embassy?

Post by **geriatrix** » Tue Nov 23, 2010 2:51 pm

The date you pay fees for a leave to enter application is the date of application.

regards

Tired Traveler · Post by **Tired Traveler** » Tue Nov 23, 2010 2:54 pm

Thanks for clearing that up Sushdmehta

Post by **Casa** » Tue Nov 23, 2010 3:04 pm

But yes, you would have to comply with the test before applying for FLR(M) after fiance visa.

princess22 · Post by **princess22** » Wed Nov 24, 2010 5:57 pm

Hey, quick question. If u already have ILR and will be applying for British citizenship after 29th of nov, do you then need to fulfill the new english requirement, cant seem to find the info on the website. Thanks.

Post by **Casa** » Wed Nov 24, 2010 8:39 pm

Princess ..no you don't. You do however need the KOL certificate.

princess22 · Post by **princess22** » Thu Nov 25, 2010 10:21 am

My husband didnt sit the life in uk test however he did a citizenship course and got his certificate through college, is this the KoL you are referring to? Thanks.

Post by **Casa** » Thu Nov 25, 2010 12:46 pm

You're talking about the ESOL alternative to the Life in the UK test (KOL).
That's fine.

Rainbow-rano · Post by **Rainbow-rano** » Fri Nov 26, 2010 12:29 am

I've read the above but I'm still a little unclear, so sorry for repeating questions.

If my partner applies online (for unmarried partners visa) tomorrow or this weekend ie 26th-28th,and pays her fees will she have to take the English language test?

Thanks!

newlight1 · Post by **newlight1** » Sun May 06, 2012 5:07 pm

The date you pay fees for a leave to enter application is the date of application.

In other words if on nov 28th you pay the fees online and type in your details, then Nov 28th is the date your application is made therefore you will not have to hand in an English test, even before you are given a date in which to hand in your documents!

I hope others can verify this if I am not correct

Post by **Greenie** » Sun May 06, 2012 11:43 pm

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New English test does applying online before 29th nov count?

New English test does applying online before 29th nov count?