Questions regarding new KOLL

[sidmtg]

Hi All

I will apply for ILR after 28 Oct 2013, with my wife as dependant.
I have Tier-1 general.
My wife is Tier-1 Dependant.
We both have PhD degree from a UK university. Our previous degrees are from non-English speaking country.

I would appreciate if someone could give me clarification on my questions in the following:
1- Based on new rules for KOLL, do I need to do English Language test (e.g. IELTS)?
2- Based on new rules for KOLL, does my wife need to do English Language test, or her PhD will suffice?
3- If we sit for Life in the UK test before 28/10/2013, is the certificate valid for ILR and citizenship application after this date?
4- Will the reading material change for KOL tests after 28/10/2013?
5- What is the up-to-date book for KOL test?

Many thanks in advance.

[geriatrix]

Reading his topic will be useful.
LITUK test and English language requirements are two different matters.

Click on the links given.

[sidmtg]

I read pages in this forum and UKBA website including the ones you suggested. However it is difficult to draw definite conclutions from them; hence I thought I may get clear anwers if I ask clear/simple questions.

Also do you mean KOL in the UK test will remain as it is now?

[Amber]

You must meet the KOLL requirement in addition to the new requirement, your phd from the uk should meet the new requirement therefore, a life in the uk test or equivalent is all you need.

[sidmtg]

Many thanks again.