Government Plan

[sir.prize]

Were these proposals implemented as promised in the autumn of 2010?

Home Secretary Theresa May will unveil the new compulsory exams as part of a crackdown on bogus marriages.

From this autumn, all newcomers from outside the EU hoping to wed a British spouse or live here with a partner will have to demonstrate a basic command of English before they are given a visa.

Mrs May said last night: “I believe being able to speak English should be a prerequisite for anyone who wants to settle here.''

[Buenchico]

https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/370969/20141106_immigration_rules_appendix_b_final.pdf

[sir.prize]

Thanks for that Buenchico.

Although it doesn't seem to apply to many foreign footballers who come to the UK and cannot speak a word of English.

[New Judge]

I think the principle difference, sir.p is that the footballers whom you mention are not trying to enter into a bogus marriage arrangement which will see them granted UK citizenship.

[sir.prize]

Thank you New Judge.