Minimum English Score will increase for ENS and RSMS visas
Recently, the Department of Immigration and Border Protection announced that from 1 July 2017, applications for ENS and RSMS visas made under the Temporary Residence Transition (TRT) stream will require, at a minimum, competent English language scores via the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) (or equivalent test). Competent English language means a test score of at least 6 in each component.
At the time of application, applicants need to provide the following evidence:
- Test results with the required minimum test scores in a specified English language test that has been conducted within three years immediately before the date of application lodgement; or
- a valid passport issued by the United Kingdom, the United States of America, Canada, New Zealand or the Republic of Ireland and evidence that the applicant is a citizen of that country
The previous English language skills exemption for earners of more than $180,001 has been removed for these two visa subclasses.
This change does not impact applications lodged before 1 July 2017 that have not yet been decided by the Department.
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