English language test for spouses of British citizens: what is going on? Part 2: visa extension from October 2016 onwards.

If you are going to apply for your extension from October 2016 onwards you would need to demonstrate level A2  and not level A1. 
 
The rules for a Spouse / Partner extension, in terms of English language, are going to change in October 2016. For now, the level is A1 (most basic one) for both initial visa and for extension. However, the government thought it would be a good idea to demand a higher, A2 level, when it comes to extensions. The current requirement of B1 level at the permanent residency stage remains unchanged.   
 
So, A1 when you apply for the 1st visa, then A2 for extension and B1 for permanent residency. A1 is the most basic one, B1 is higher of these three and C2 is the highest altogether (fortunately, not required for now!)
 
What to do if you used a disapproved test when you applied for the 1st visa and are due for extension in October or later? It depends on the wording of the new rules and it is possible you’d need to take a test again, this time either IELTS or Trinity College one. We shall see.
 
 
Now read the Part 3 to find out about the rules (re English language) when applying for permanent residency after 5 years in the UK, particularly if you used a disapproved English test when applying for your 1st Spouse / Partner visa: http://1st4immigration-visas.blogspot.co.uk/2016/04/english-language-test-for-spouses-of_31.html
 
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