saba78

hi everybody

I've been invited by DIAC recently.my husband hasn't taken the IELTS exam yet. unfortunately,i didn't have any idea about the time he had to participate in the exam.i had checked the site for the deadline, however i couldn't find anything.

i would be wondered if anybody could give me the idea of either when he should take the exam or even if we have to pay for it when we are applying for the visa. does it mean he loses the chance to take the exam?

i'm looking forward to hearing from you

best regards.

old.sparkles

From what I remember reading, it used to be that you had to just before visa grant to prove functional English. Husband would need to score 4.5 I think.

saba78

thank u for your consideration.thank god...it means he has enough time to pass the exam

old.sparkles

Found this on proving functional English if it helps - http://www.immi.gov.au/skills/skills...ional-english/

ksdinokar

I think no , when ur applying for the visa they are asking Functional English details such as Date of Exam .... like that.
.In my case my partner didn't do it before apply ,then we had to pay second installment before grant the visa ( in final stage of the visa granting ). but no idea about whether can provide IELTS after applying visa .

ksdinokar

No ,when apply for the visa ,functional English details should be there . They are asking details such as Exam date.... like that.
In my case my partner didnt' do the IELTS and had to pay second installment before grant the visa( Final stage of visa granting process)
but no idea about whether can provide details for functional English after applying the visa .yes need 4.5 score

old.sparkles

Thanks for the updated info ksdinokar

OP as this is more recent info, this may be the most accurate. May be worth checking with DIBP or MARA agent too

saba78

I think it has been changed recently ....up to previous information in DIAC, it should be after applying...i can't find any direct statement about this now.
i don't know if there is any email adress to contact with DIAC.i couldn't find any....

old.sparkles

There is a help page on the website - http://www.immi.gov.au/Help/Pages/Help.aspx but not sure if that will give you any email addresses

saba78

Thanks old sparkles.finally,i found the answer in visa charges section.the 2nd installment is at the time of visa granting. :-)

ksdinokar

Ur welcome Old-Sparkles

ksdinokar

Yep ,Its clear 2nd installment have to pay at the time of visa granting .After paying only they are granting visa .

saba78

Oopps..thank u..it means he loses the chance