UKBA Residency news

• New English language requirement for partners
  Thu, 29 Jul 2010 19:04:06 +0100
  Description:
  From 29 November 2010, you will need to show that you can speak and understand English if you want to enter or remain in the UK as the partner of a British citizen or a person settled here.

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• Changes to the certificate of approval scheme
  Thu, 29 Jul 2010 19:04:06 +0100
  Description:
  The government has announced its intention to abolish the 'certificate of approval' scheme. However, the scheme currently remains in operation, so you must apply for a certificate of approval before you can get married or register a civil partnership in the UK if you are already here and subject to immigration control .

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• New English language testing for partners
  Thu, 29 Jul 2010 19:04:06 +0100
  Description:
  In June 2010 the government announced plans to introduce compulsory English language tests for all non-European migrants applying to come to the UK to join or marry their settled partner. Today we have announced that these plans will be implemented from 29 November 2010.

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• Migrants marrying UK citizens must now learn English
  Thu, 29 Jul 2010 19:04:06 +0100
  Description:
  Compulsory English language tests are to be introduced for non-European migrants applying to come to the UK to join or marry their settled partner.

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• Changes to the 'knowledge of language and life' requirement for settlement
  Thu, 29 Jul 2010 19:04:06 +0100
  Description:
  <p>The UK Border Agency has made important changes to the ESOL provisions within the 'knowledge of language and life' requirement for people seeking settlement in the UK.</p>

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