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Sadly nearly every discussion on this forum ends like this. Bitching and slagging each other off?

I have used the forum only on a couple of occasions and received very informative advice. I do browse the forums frequently but tend not to comment because certain individuals seem to have nothing positive to give on any subject.

Its sad that people seem to have lost the art of a good discussion,whereby everyone has a point of view.If you dont like someones point of view fair enough to say so and come back with a reason.

Perhaps as a New Years Resolution people on here,and they all know who they are,could try to use the forum in a more adult manner?

Thankyou for the replies.

I am feeling a whole lot better about the application now,and yes the application seems too simple and straight forward unless we are missing something!!!!

Good luck with your application. I am sure everyone worries?

It does seem like jumping through hoops sometimes.

If they need more information will they not just ask for it?

The College is inspected by Ofsted.

So hopefully we can move forward now?

Are there any other nasty surprises waiting for us,hopefully not?

Any other advice regarding the ILR application would be greatfully accepted.

The College has now sent us another letter stating that the certificate was gained after succesful completion of an ESOL course provided by this institution.The course was delivered in a citizenship context by a suitably qualified teacher and used materials derived from The Citizenship For ESOL Learners pack produced for the Home Office by NIACE and LLU+.

The letter states that my wife was assessed at Entry Level 1 before commencing the course and progressed to Entry Level2 over 9 months.

Am i correct in saying that this new letter covers the requirement needed by the Home Office?

It seems that maybe this was someone who didnt know what the letter should cover?

i understand that now if applying for a visa or trying to extend a visa my wife who is Thai nationality would need to have passed a basic English test?

My wife has passed her ESOL skills for life at Entry level2 in speaking,listening reading,and writing.

Would this be sufficient?

I believe the required level is A1 of the European Framework?

Thankyou for your reply.

We have had an e-mail from the Head of the International Department at my Wifes College saying that they have sent this letter and it has been successful for other people who have applied for Citizenship and they have been successful.The e-mail states that although the course my wife followed was not a citizenship course however all ESOL Skills for Life course,it does contain alot of the elements of citizenship and has been enough for other students.

I just dont know whether to try for ILR on the advice of a stranger from the college? Surely in her position she knows what she is talking about?

However if my wife is refused on the basis of the College course not meeting the Home Office requirements are the College going to help us out financially?? I very much doubt it.

Are we likely to be able to extend my wifes visa again using the FLR form again,and does her qualifications equate to the English level required?

Her visa runs out on November 15th so we are running out of time.

I am very annoyed with the College as from the outset we were told that this was the correct course to take.

My wife works full time and attended her college course part time 2 days a week which takes an awful lot of commitment.

Her Certificates are for Cambridge ESOL Entry Level Certificate in Esol Skills for Life(Speaking and Listening)(Entry 2)

(Reading) Esol Skills for Life(Entry 2), (Writing)EsolSkills for Life(Entry 2)

And Cambridge Esol Entry Level Certificate in ESOL Skills for Life(Entry 2)

All Certificates are from the University of Cambridge Esol Examinations.

She also has an Entry Level Certificate in Adult Numeracy Entry 2(Assignment) from City and Guilds.

All of them are passes.

Any advice greatly accepted.

I hope someone will be able to help me/us?

My Thai wife has been living with me here in England for the last 4 1/2 Years.

She initially came to England on the fiancee visa,we got married and then extended the visa twice.

She has worked as a care worker for the whole of the time apart from the first six months.

We were advised by Citizens Advice to apply for the Indefinite Leave to Remain.

We are in the process of getting all the paperwork... proof of living together,bank statements etc

We have just received the letter from her college..Cambridge Regional College to say that she had passed her ESOL skills for life at entry level 2 in July 2011.

The problem is then the letter goes on to state that thecourse was not based on approved citizenship materials but the college does use Skills for life materials and the course deals with life in the UK through the curriculum and their tutorial system.

This was a surprise to me and am now wondering what we should do?

Do we still apply for ILR or is their something else we should do?

I hope someone can help us with some advice?

Thanks for finding that out Jim.

I wouldnt have a clue as to how much you would expect from a fully mature tree or how to work it out approx from your data?

I would be very disappointed if each rai was only worth 20-40,000 bht.

I know the prices now really has no bearing on what to expect in 30 years but just trying to think ahead!!

I will carry on trawling the net to try and find some information,struggling thus far?

May be a few years!! but at least there is a reasonable retirement fund at the end of all that hard work?

Presuming that the timber is still of value to someone?

Is there any actual figures anywhere of what has prices have actualy been achieved or are you estimating?

It does seem quite a good sum but i guess an awful lot of time,money and hard work has gone into those trees?

sorry didnt read your reply obviously as you have already said 30 years or more!!

Thanks Jim.

I am actually in my late 30s.

Thankyou for responding.

Having scoured the forum and youtube i appreciate your reply as you obviously have a good knowledge of all things rubber!

At what age do the trees reach the point of no longer being able to tap? I know it may vary but in your expert opinion a rough idea would be useful?

I have been reading lots and varied stories of people farming rubber or considering it?

My wifes family have several rai of trees and i have seen all the figures banded around.

My question is at what year generally will the trees no longer be able to be tapped and has anyone any idea of what the mature trees can sell for if sold for timber?

The families trees are only 3/4 years old at the moment and i guess i was just thinking way ahead.