language requirement scare!
Mar 8th 2014, 12:29 am
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language requirement scare!
Is there really a language requirement for a spouse visa??
If your wife doesn't have certain certificates we cannot apply?
My wife is from Uruguay. Speaks perfect English as we have been together for ten years and worked eight years in uruguay working for uk clients.
She has a Cambridge first certificate from many years ago.
It has C on it.
Nothing about c1 or any numbers.
Does she not satisfy the spouse visa requirements? ?
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If your wife doesn't have certain certificates we cannot apply?
My wife is from Uruguay. Speaks perfect English as we have been together for ten years and worked eight years in uruguay working for uk clients.
She has a Cambridge first certificate from many years ago.
It has C on it.
Nothing about c1 or any numbers.
Does she not satisfy the spouse visa requirements? ?
Thanks
Mar 8th 2014, 8:29 pm
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Re: language requirement scare!
I will have a further look on the ukba site.
Mar 8th 2014, 8:39 pm
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Re: language requirement scare!
Says here that a pass at A, B or C (Cambridge First, FCE) is acceptable on the Cambridge website for spouse visas. my wife has a C for the Cambridge First.
But is says CEFR level A1. Bit contradictory.
Can anyone confirm this or explain?
http://www.cambridgeenglish.org/camb...mmigration/uk/
But is says CEFR level A1. Bit contradictory.
Can anyone confirm this or explain?
http://www.cambridgeenglish.org/camb...mmigration/uk/
Cambridge English:
First (FCE) Pass at grades A, B and C, or a Cambridge English Level B1 certificate will be accepted. In addition, your Statement of Results must show that you achieved at least a Weak level in all skills (except Use of English).
First (FCE) Pass at grades A, B and C, or a Cambridge English Level B1 certificate will be accepted. In addition, your Statement of Results must show that you achieved at least a Weak level in all skills (except Use of English).
CEFR Level A1
The Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) defines Level A1 as follows:
At this level, users can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases aimed at the satisfaction of needs of a concrete type. Users can introduce him/herself and others and can ask and answer questions about personal details such as where he/she lives, people he/she knows and things he/she has. They can interact in a simple way provided the other person talks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help..
The Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) defines Level A1 as follows:
At this level, users can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases aimed at the satisfaction of needs of a concrete type. Users can introduce him/herself and others and can ask and answer questions about personal details such as where he/she lives, people he/she knows and things he/she has. They can interact in a simple way provided the other person talks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help..
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Mar 8th 2014, 8:55 pm
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Re: language requirement scare!
Think I understand now.
A1 of CEFR is the lowest level.
And she needs a pass at A, B or C if she took FCE.
She has FCE grade C.
Think we are ok then.
A1 of CEFR is the lowest level.
And she needs a pass at A, B or C if she took FCE.
She has FCE grade C.
Think we are ok then.
Mar 10th 2014, 11:42 am
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Re: language requirement scare!
Appendix FM-SE (the rules regulating spousal visas, https://www.gov.uk/government/upload...endix_FM.pdf):
E-ECP.4.1. The applicant must provide specified evidence that they-
(b) have passed an English language test in speaking and listening at a minimum of level A1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages with a provider approved by the Secretary of State;
(b) have passed an English language test in speaking and listening at a minimum of level A1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages with a provider approved by the Secretary of State;
Test: Cambridge English: First (also known as First Certificate in English)
Awarded by: Cambridge English (previously known as Cambridge ESOL)
Levels Covered: B1 B2 C1
Expiry: No expiry
Evidence required: For tests taken before 6 April 2013: Certificate, Statement of results, Candidate ID number and Candidate's secret number (applicants should provide Statement of Entry if possible) For tests taken on or after 6 April 2013: no documents required (Scores will be verified using the Cambridge English online system using name, date of birth and passport number)
Awarded by: Cambridge English (previously known as Cambridge ESOL)
Levels Covered: B1 B2 C1
Expiry: No expiry
Evidence required: For tests taken before 6 April 2013: Certificate, Statement of results, Candidate ID number and Candidate's secret number (applicants should provide Statement of Entry if possible) For tests taken on or after 6 April 2013: no documents required (Scores will be verified using the Cambridge English online system using name, date of birth and passport number)
Mar 10th 2014, 3:03 pm
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Re: language requirement scare!
Thanks.
She did take the tests in the Anglo but it was graded by Cambridge.
We need to root out the certificate to verify.
She did take the tests in the Anglo but it was graded by Cambridge.
We need to root out the certificate to verify.
