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amansingh - 30 Oct 2005 23:24 GMT

Hello all,

Could any expert help please????

My wife (a nurse) and I are confused by the english requirment for
Independent Skilled PR application.

The ANMC waive my wife's need for and IELTS score as she has been
working in the NHS for the past 2 years.

However,
Is there STILL a requirement for the DMIA for her to have proven her
English proficiency?

Thanks in advance

Aman

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welshtony - 30 Oct 2005 23:33 GMT

> Hello all,
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> Aman

Common sense would lead you to think that you would not need an IELTS
test, as the English requirement for ANMC is higher than that of DIMIA
for the score of 20 points. However, DIMIA and commonsense are rarely
used in the same sentence. I would be confidant that, if I only needed
15 points for English, DIMIA would use their discretion and awrd me 15
points without a request to sit an IELTS Test. IF I need 20 points to
achieve the pass-mark, then I would not be so confidant and, if I wanted
speedy processing, I would sit for the IELTS to make sure it did not
become an issue.

Tony

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amansingh - 30 Oct 2005 23:39 GMT

> Common sense would lead you to think that you would not need an IELTS
> test, as the English requirement for ANMC is higher than that of DIMIA
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> Tony

Thanks Tony for your prompt reply.

What do you think the best way of finding out for sure is?
Is there a specific rule covering this situation? or is it down to the
case officer's discretion?

Regards

Aman

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JAJ - 30 Oct 2005 23:43 GMT

> Thanks Tony for your prompt reply.
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> Aman

You won't get anything more specific on an online forum I'm afraid. I
would suggest either you hire an experienced agent for professional
advice, or do the IELTS test to be sure.

Jeremy

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amansingh - 30 Oct 2005 23:58 GMT

> You won't get anything more specific on an online forum I'm afraid.
> I would suggest either you hire an experienced agent for professional
> advice, or do the IELTS test to be sure.
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> Jeremy

Thanks, we shall be contacting an agent in the near future.

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welshtony - 30 Oct 2005 23:59 GMT

> Thanks Tony for your prompt reply.
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> Aman

It comes down to an individual case officer's discretion. If I were the
case officer, and there were no other evidence of your good English,
other than an exemption from ANMC on the basis of having worked in the
NHS for two years, I would likely sprain my wrist in my haste to send
you a written request to sit for the IELTS test.

Tony

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caringgoofi - 31 Oct 2005 08:43 GMT

> Hello all,
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> Aman

Dear Aman ,
Better to sit for IELTS irrespective of the waiver of skills assessing
authority. This will ensure you a silent wait rather then you getting
furstrated during the later stages of your application. Get her 20
points by scoring 6 and enjoy your life then.
Nadir

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Conundrum help please