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On 18 January 2016, the UKVI announced the new English requirement for migrants on the family route. Under the new rules, Non-EEA partners or parents will need to pass a speaking and listening test at level A2 in order to qualify, after 2.5 years in the UK for further leave to remain on the five-year partner or parent route to settlement.<\/p>\n

This new requirement will be implemented on 26 October 2016 so that the applicants are allowed sufficient time to prepare their tests.<\/p>\n

If you are currently concerned about your application to remain in the UK as a family member of a British Citizen and wish to seek legal advice, please email us at info@migraco.co<\/a>m.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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