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English Language requirement – family members: caseworker guidance

Immigration staff guidance on considering the English language requirement for partners and parents on the 5 year route to settlement.

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English language requirement

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UK Visas and Immigration guidance on how staff should deal with applications under Appendix FM, partners under Part 8 transitionals and partners under Appendix Armed Forces to the Immigration Rules.

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Published 13 November 2019
Last updated 3 February 2023 + show all updates
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