Changes to list of approved English language tests are made by the UKBA

Posted: 27/01/2012

It has been announced by the UKBA that the list of approved English language tests for those individuals applying under tiers 1, 2 and 4 of the points based system has been amended. One of the main changes is the lowering of the TOEFL points score against the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR). TOEFL now includes scores for spouse and partner applications.

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The UKBA has also announced that it will be removing the provision which previously allowed applicants applying for leave to remain to submit their application before they had taken or received the results of their English language test. The change in policy will apply from 7 April 2012 to those applying in the tier 1 (general), tier 1 (entrepreneur) and tier 2 categories.

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