Do I need English in Speaking and Listening only when the test covers all 4 components including Reading and Writing?
For a
Spouse/Partner/Fiancée visas, the Immigration Rules say only Speaking and
Listening need to be demonstrated at the required level, however, many approved
tests cover all 4 components including Reading and Writing. What to do?
Until approx August 2014 the approach was, as was confirmed to us by the UKVI policy department, to look at the overall score at the required level, such as A1 for spouses/partners/fiancées and B1 for and ILR. IELTS would be a good example.
Now, however, the Rules have been clarified, once again, and it is OK just to look at the Speaking and Listening components, even if the applicant has not passed Reading or Writing.
If a test provides Speaking and Listening testing only, without the rest, then you can use it. ESOL would be a good example as most other acceptable tests.
For an individual advice or to make an application please contact us: info@1st4immigration.com or visit www.1st4immigration.com
If you are an Immigration Adviser or a Solicitor please visit our Immigration Training and CPD website: www.1st4immigration.com/training
Until approx August 2014 the approach was, as was confirmed to us by the UKVI policy department, to look at the overall score at the required level, such as A1 for spouses/partners/fiancées and B1 for and ILR. IELTS would be a good example.
Now, however, the Rules have been clarified, once again, and it is OK just to look at the Speaking and Listening components, even if the applicant has not passed Reading or Writing.
If a test provides Speaking and Listening testing only, without the rest, then you can use it. ESOL would be a good example as most other acceptable tests.
For an individual advice or to make an application please contact us: info@1st4immigration.com or visit www.1st4immigration.com
If you are an Immigration Adviser or a Solicitor please visit our Immigration Training and CPD website: www.1st4immigration.com/training
