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In Topic: Engish Test For Settlement Visa

2011-08-15 04:13:31

View PostFrogster, on 2011-08-15 01:47:34, said:

My other half took the test on the 29th of July and passed with no problems....

The one she sat was the BULATS test.... it is a computer bassed test (the questions are all about working in an office) but she said it wasnt too bad !

Details below:-

Vantage Siam

65/213 Chamnan Phenjati Bldg., 25th Floor

Rama 9 Road, Huay Kwang, Bangkok 10310

http://www.vantage-s...tage-siam.com  


Hi manxlad , I will second what frogster has said.

My wife took the A1 English Test with Vantage-Siam same as frogster's other half,

if you contact Kevin he can arrange a practice test by Email which could help your GF get  some  idea about  it and  calm her nerves.

My wife would recommend it and found the staff easy going and kevin was very patient  and helpful with the pupils.

Things always seem more scarey than they really are ,I'm sure your GF will do very well, good luck to you both from Pomchob

In Topic: A1 English Testing

2011-08-05 16:38:56

View Postraven0099, on 2011-08-05 03:49:30, said:

View PostPOMCHOB, on 2011-08-05 01:09:17, said:

View PostPOMCHOB, on 2011-08-05 00:09:23, said:

Hi ThaiVisaPlus

This should help i received an email  today:  Pomchob


Here is the copy of my reply from Vantage- siam :





To  protect client confidentiality, we can't give out scores via email  because there is no way we can ascertain the validity of the sender.



Having  said that, I can confirm that (edited your wife) did take the BULATS tests  with us on 20 May 2011. I can also say she exceeded the UKBA requirement  for an A1 level in speaking and listening.



(Edited). However she would have had to  submit more than one test report result to show all the required  language skills required by the UKBA.



As  far as test accreditation goes,  BULATS, which is run by Cambridge  ESOL, has been an approved test since the start of the new requirements  for Settlement visas that were implemented in late November 2010.



More specifically to your situation, the UKBA announced a new list on 6 April 2011.  BULATS remained on this updated list. This is the relevant list that was in effect when you wife took the test in the latter part of May.



Here's a link to an April Cambridge ESOL news release noting that "Cambridge English qualifications satisfy the new English language requirements for all categories of visa for immigration to the UK…"



BULATS is included in that listing of Cambridge ESOL tests.



Please  feel free to have the concerned authorities call or visit us if they  have further questions regarding BULATS and its inclusion on the  Approved Test Provider list.



Best Regards,









Thailand's Authorized BULATS Agent



65/213 Chamnan Phenjati Bldg., 25th Floor

Rama 9 Road, Huay Kwang, Bangkok 10310

http://www.vantage-siam.com  
     As you can see on my wife refusal letter it states as follows;
  
You submitted your application on the 26/ 5 /2011

You have submitted an English Language Test certificate that was not on the approved

test provider at the time.In the absence of an original English Language Test Certificate in

Speaking and listening from an English language test certificate provider approved by the

Secretary of State in your name and which meets or exceeds level A1 of the common

European Framework of reference i am not satisfied that you meet the requirements of
paragraph 281 (i)(a)(ii)

Quote from my wifes A1 English  tester about her result " I can also say she exceeded the UKBA requirement  for an A1 level in speaking and listening."
Pomchob

Hi

So what was missing from her test ? ,  

my partner is due to take this test soon so im very concerned about this as we are using vantage siam !

Hi raven0099 .....No need to worry .

Nothing missing It was just a mix up, my wife thinking she had submitted one certificate in fact it was two certificates, its because of all the documents you submit
in the Visa it's enough to leave anyone's memory frazzled .The officer didn't state there was anything missing ,she is saying in its absence.. meaning it was
the wrong A1English provider , which we all know is clearly a wrong  decision in the refusal letter.

If you contact Kevin he is very helpful and can even send your partner a practice test if she needs one giving you an idea of the test.

http://www.vantage-siam.com contact Kevin info@vanta​ge-siam.com

Good luck from  Pomchob

In Topic: A1 English Testing

2011-08-05 01:09:17

View PostPOMCHOB, on 2011-08-05 00:09:23, said:

Hi ThaiVisaPlus

This should help i received an email  today:  Pomchob


Here is the copy of my reply from Vantage- siam :





To  protect client confidentiality, we can't give out scores via email  because there is no way we can ascertain the validity of the sender.



Having  said that, I can confirm that (edited your wife) did take the BULATS tests  with us on 20 May 2011. I can also say she exceeded the UKBA requirement  for an A1 level in speaking and listening.



(Edited). However she would have had to  submit more than one test report result to show all the required  language skills required by the UKBA.



As  far as test accreditation goes,  BULATS, which is run by Cambridge  ESOL, has been an approved test since the start of the new requirements  for Settlement visas that were implemented in late November 2010.



More specifically to your situation, the UKBA announced a new list on 6 April 2011.  BULATS remained on this updated list. This is the relevant list that was in effect when you wife took the test in the latter part of May.



Here's a link to an April Cambridge ESOL news release noting that "Cambridge English qualifications satisfy the new English language requirements for all categories of visa for immigration to the UK…"



BULATS is included in that listing of Cambridge ESOL tests.



Please  feel free to have the concerned authorities call or visit us if they  have further questions regarding BULATS and its inclusion on the  Approved Test Provider list.



Best Regards,









Thailand's Authorized BULATS Agent



65/213 Chamnan Phenjati Bldg., 25th Floor

Rama 9 Road, Huay Kwang, Bangkok 10310

http://www.vantage-siam.com  
         As you can see on my wife refusal letter it states as follows;
  
You submitted your application on the 26/ 5 /2011

You have submitted an English Language Test certificate that was not on the approved

test provider at the time.In the absence of an original English Language Test Certificate in

Speaking and listening from an English language test certificate provider approved by the

Secretary of State in your name and which meets or exceeds level A1 of the common

European Framework of reference i am not satisfied that you meet the requirements of
paragraph 281 (i)(a)(ii)

Quote from my wifes A1 English  tester about her result " I can also say she exceeded the UKBA requirement  for an A1 level in speaking and listening."
Pomchob

In Topic: A1 English Testing

2011-08-05 00:09:23

Hi ThaiVisaPlus

This should help i received an email  today:  Pomchob


Here is the copy of my reply from Vantage- siam :





To  protect client confidentiality, we can't give out scores via email  because there is no way we can ascertain the validity of the sender.



Having  said that, I can confirm that (edited your wife) did take the BULATS tests  with us on 20 May 2011. I can also say she exceeded the UKBA requirement  for an A1 level in speaking and listening.



(Edited). However she would have had to  submit more than one test report result to show all the required  language skills required by the UKBA.



As  far as test accreditation goes,  BULATS, which is run by Cambridge  ESOL, has been an approved test since the start of the new requirements  for Settlement visas that were implemented in late November 2010.



More specifically to your situation, the UKBA announced a new list on 6 April 2011.  BULATS remained on this updated list. This is the relevant list that was in effect when you wife took the test in the latter part of May.



Here's a link to an April Cambridge ESOL news release noting that "Cambridge English qualifications satisfy the new English language requirements for all categories of visa for immigration to the UK…"



BULATS is included in that listing of Cambridge ESOL tests.



Please  feel free to have the concerned authorities call or visit us if they  have further questions regarding BULATS and its inclusion on the  Approved Test Provider list.



Best Regards,









Thailand's Authorized BULATS Agent



65/213 Chamnan Phenjati Bldg., 25th Floor

Rama 9 Road, Huay Kwang, Bangkok 10310

http://www.vantage-siam.com  

In Topic: Thai Wifes Uk Settlement Visa Refused

2011-08-03 00:40:55

View Postchronos, on 2011-08-02 23:36:58, said:

Hi Guys..well the good news is...if your wife has undertaken a recent BULATS test with Vantage and she attained a minimum A1 pass in listening and speaking (most of our wives got higher of course) then that is sufficient for visa purposes..and I have just cornfirmed that Vantage are an approved provider...

because we got our Visa today!!
Hello  chronos
         Well Done congratulations to you both I hope you have a Happy and healthy prosperous
future together :partytime2: all the very best from Pomchob

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