Tuesday, 10 June 2008
HSMP extensions: any age of the English test is good!
I've just received a reply from Work Permits UK to my question on whether my IELTS test that I sat in 2004 is still acceptable. Note that when they first introduced English Language requirement for HSMP they were accepting only IELTS and only up to 2 years old for new applications and any age for extensions. I was good as I had my 2004 IELTS. Later they removed this exception for extensions and required only the valid IELTS certificate (that is no older than 2 years) for both extensions and new applications. I specifically called them and asked.
Now the good news is, now that Tier system is officially fully live, the English Language requirements have changed again. They now accept a whole bunch of various tests but the best news is, quoting
Whoohoo! I better apply for extension fast before they change their minds. However I'll have to wait until Polina's birth certificate is ready to apply for her passport and only then apply for Tier 1. Anyway, congratulations to you all, HSMP people!
Now the good news is, now that Tier system is officially fully live, the English Language requirements have changed again. They now accept a whole bunch of various tests but the best news is, quoting
Please Note: All approved English language tests meet the requirements regardless of the date of the award.
Note: an IELTS test result can be more than 2 years old.
Whoohoo! I better apply for extension fast before they change their minds. However I'll have to wait until Polina's birth certificate is ready to apply for her passport and only then apply for Tier 1. Anyway, congratulations to you all, HSMP people!
Labels: hsmp, immigration
# posted by Alexey @ 21:31 
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Hello, Alex.
You are lucky! :) It seems to me you will need to pass the exam "Life in the UK" pretty soon ;)
Cheers,
Rustam.
You are lucky! :) It seems to me you will need to pass the exam "Life in the UK" pretty soon ;)
Cheers,
Rustam.
According to hsmp forums no English test is required for extension any more ... thanks to that recent court judgement ..
# posted by 
: 11 June 2008 22:22
: 11 June 2008 22:22
Taras,
My post was based on the most recent official Tier 1 guidance and on the direct response from WP customer services. So I am afraid at the moment the test is required. However knowing their ability to change a lot in a short period of time, let's hope for the best.
My post was based on the most recent official Tier 1 guidance and on the direct response from WP customer services. So I am afraid at the moment the test is required. However knowing their ability to change a lot in a short period of time, let's hope for the best.
Hello, Is the IELTS equavalent to the national test Level 2 in uk.
Thanks
Thanks
# posted by : 04 July 2008 22:12
: 04 July 2008 22:12
Iram,
Go to Tier 1 forms page, http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitecontent/applicationforms/pbs/tier1general, download the "policy guidance" pdf document and see Annex B, "Acceptable English Language Tests".
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Go to Tier 1 forms page, http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitecontent/applicationforms/pbs/tier1general, download the "policy guidance" pdf document and see Annex B, "Acceptable English Language Tests".
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