New successful SET(M) case and testimonial for an ILR of a spouse of a UK citizen whose English language test provided happened to be investigated during the application process (and a new English test was required).

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“I would like to thank you Lucy (at 1st 4Immigration) for your efficiency, professionalism and dedication in dealing with my case and finally receiving my ILR. Your outstanding client assistance is one of the reasons I will happily recommend you to my friends.”

This came from Aboud, a Syrian national who is married to a UK citizen and who was applying for an ILR after 2 years on a Spouse visa (which was issued under the old rules and therefore, 2 years were sufficient).
This was a very interesting case because of our client’s chosen English language test. Mr Aboud passed an English test, which was acceptable at the time of application. However, when the case was submitted on same-day service in Croydon, we were told that the case would be held until further enquiries because of the English test. We were given a letter saying all cases with this type of a test would be put on hold until the investigation into the test provider has been completed. This was NOT a TOEFL or TOEIC, which were already being investigated at the time and which would have advised to avoid.
We advised our client to take a different test, rather than waiting for the end of the investigation into this test (which is still on-going at the time of writing of this post). We had another letter from the Home Office 3 weeks later saying the investigation was taking longer than expected, that it would be advisable to take a different test and that the Home Office would be happy to send the passport back – for a proof of ID on the day of a new test.
Our client had already made plans to take another test by then, he took it about a week later and we submitted the original certificate. Just a few days later an ILR has been granted.

Happy ending!

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