Thanks Melanie.  Just to add the closing date for this consultation is 27 February.
Article written by James Simpson in NATECLA News Autumn 07. Language testing for prospective migrants.
 
Cathy
NATECLA National Centre
South Birmingham College
www.natecla.org.uk
In a message dated 05/02/2008 12:20:35 GMT Standard Time, [log in to unmask] writes:
An important consultation on Marriage visas: pre-entry English requirement
for spouses which could impact hugely on women and children in particular.
Please encourage groups and networks that you are part of to respond.

Link to consultation page and background document on BIA website
http://www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitecontent/documents/aboutus/consultations/preentryenglishrequirement
 
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