When Do I Need to Provide My English Test for My Visa Application?
Mapping out while gathering and compiling your documents for a visa application can be stressful and confusing. Hence, it is important to understand when you can provide your English test result without risking your visa application.
When Do I Provide My English Test?
It is advisable to provide your English test result at the time when you submit your visa application to ensure you meet the specific visa requirements. If you fail to provide your English test results at the time of lodging your visa application, your visa may be refused.
Additionally, some individuals may be eligible for English exemptions for specific visa subclasses.
For GSM visa such as subclasses 189, 190, and 491:
If you are claiming partner points, your partner must also have competent English at the time of invitation.
Additionally, ensure that your partner's and/or your English test is always within its validity. If your partner’s and/or your English test has expired before you receive the invitation, then you must retake the English test and update the new English test result in your Expression of Interest (EOI) as soon as possible.
Related: Don’t Lose Your Points! The Importance of Updating Your EOI
Below is a table breakdown on when some visa subclasses will need to be submitted.
| Visa Subclass | When to Provide |
|---|---|
| Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) (subclass 186) | By time of application |
| Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (subclass 187) – Temporary Residence Transition (TRT) Stream | By time of application |
| Skilled Independent (subclass 189) (Points tested stream) | By time of invitation |
| Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) | By time of invitation |
| Skilled Work Regional (provisional) (subclass 491) | By time of invitation |
| Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) (subclass 494) | By time of application |
How Can Agape Henry Crux Help
If you have any questions about the English requirement for your specific visa application, engage with an immigration lawyer to answer them. At Agape Henry Crux, our team of immigration lawyers and migration agents works with Accredited Specialist Immigration Lawyers, who specialise in handling highly complex matters. You can seek professional advice and consult with one of our lawyers or agents, by calling on 02-8310 5230 or emailing us at info@ahclawyers.com.
We speak fluent English, Mandarin and Cantonese. If this isn’t your language, we can also help you arrange an interpreter.
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