English test in the UK (visa extension)

Old Jan 18th 2020, 9:21 am
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Hello,

This year I have to extend my resident permit. I read that as part of the application the applicant must present the IELTS Life Skills test level A2.

Do I have to take level A2 MANDATORY or can I take the test level B1?

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Old Jan 18th 2020, 9:05 pm
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A2 is the minimum but you can take B1 instead. Just make sure you’re taking the correct examination for your visa type.
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Old Jan 18th 2020, 9:18 pm
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A2 is the minimum but you can take B1 instead. Just make sure you’re taking the correct examination for your visa type.

Hi,

I’m extending my spouse visa. Could you please explain me a bit about the correct examination for my visa type. I’m confused.

what it is the difference between these 2 exams? and which one would you recommend to do.



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Those you highlighted are the same exam. You can use it to extend your spouse visa as well as apply for ILR and citizenship later on.
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Those you highlighted are the same exam. You can use it to extend your spouse visa as well as apply for ILR and citizenship later on.

Ok, perfect! It won’t be any inconvenience with my application if I prefer to take the test level B1?

I am a bit scared because they specified “A2 EXTENSION”

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Ok, perfect! It won’t be any inconvenience with my application if I prefer to take the test level B1?

I am a bit scared because they specified “A2 EXTENSION”

Thanks for your help

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No, and it'll save you time and money because you can reuse it for ILR and citizenship.
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No, and it'll save you time and money because you can reuse it for ILR and citizenship.

That is perfect! Thank you so much for your advice.
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Hi All,
sorry for breaking into the thread, I did want to start a new one.

I have got a question about IELTS test B1. I did my B1 when i first applied for my UK visa. I'm heading to my extension and wonder if i can use the same test for the extension.
or is there any validity to the test?

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Hi All,
sorry for breaking into the thread, I did want to start a new one.

I have got a question about IELTS test B1. I did my B1 when i first applied for my UK visa. I'm heading to my extension and wonder if i can use the same test for the extension.
or is there any validity to the test?

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You can reuse the same test.
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Hi again!

I booked my life skill test (B1) on the 26th September as this is the only date that was showing me available and I’ll extend my BRP in December.

Will this test be valid for my naturalisation process or do I have to take again another exam?.Maybe is going to be a bit more than 2 years when I can apply for it as I have to apply for the last BRP after 5 years and then I can apply for the naturalisation ( I hope this makes sense)

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So long as you use it for this application before it expires then you can reuse it for ILR and naturalisation.
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