English language requirement
 

Hi!

I am in the process to submit my ITA and I have everything ready except the IELTS test.

Although English is not my first language, I spent my last 5 years living and working in the UK and 1 year ago I enrolled at University. I successfully passed with good marks all the required modules.

So, my question is, on the basis of the above considerations, can I lodge my Visa Application without my IELTS certificate?

Thank you for your help.

Regards,
Tony

Re: English language requirement
 

I believe as it is not your first language you have to provide the IELTS

http://www.immigration.govt.nz/migra...iworkfromresi/

see minimum standard of English language section

Re: English language requirement
 

Hi MrsFychan,

Thank you for your reply. Do you think a letter from my University could be acceptable? I know that I should provide an IELTS certificate, but time is running out and I would like to lodge my ITA now. In the case INZ will ask for the IELTS, I will send it. Comments, please...

Cheers,
Tony

Re: English language requirement
 

sorry I don't. its states you will need an IELTS so I think you should be getting that in as quickly as possible. ITA is done in stages and they do not go onto other stages until the one they are on is completed.

Re: English language requirement
 

Got it. Anyway, what a pain in...!

Thank you MrsFychan.

Re: English language requirement
 

I have been reading different blogs that is related to NZ immigration, if you have letter from the College or University mentioning that entire course was taught in English medium then you can add this letter while submitting ITA. If you have proof from employer then you can add that too,you might get waiver for IELTS. If CO requested then you can need to appear for IELTS and must need to get 6.5 over all.

Hope this help.

Re: English language requirement
 

Hi Harry79,

I'll try this avenue. I'll let you know the response from CO.

Thank you very much, indeed.

Cheers,
Tony

Re: English language requirement
 

Hi guys!

At the end I opted for taking the IELTS test and I have got my results today:

L:6.5 R:7.5 W:7.0 S:7.0

Thank you for your precious support!

Tony

Re: English language requirement
 

Congratulations. You are all set now.

Re: English language requirement
 

Good scores !

Re: English language requirement
 

Thank you!!! Next Monday I'll lodge my ITA, I hope that it will be processed asap. :fingerscrossed:

I'm heading to Auckland for the first week of December. :eek:

Re: English language requirement
 

good luck :fingerscrossed:

Re: English language requirement
 

Thank you MrsFychan!