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Japan eyes adding Japanese proficiency to permanent residency requirements (mainichi.jp)
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[–] Chill_Dan@lemmy.world 32 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (1 children)

You might need to prove your knowledge of the English language if you’re 18 or over and applying for citizenship or to settle in the UK (known as ‘indefinite leave to remain’).

You can prove it by having either:

  • an English qualification at B1, B2, C1 or C2 level
  • a degree taught or researched in English

https://www.gov.uk/english-language

A. Educational Requirements

An officer administers a naturalization test to determine whether an alien meets the English and civics requirements.[1] > The naturalization test consists of two components:

  • English language proficiency, which is determined by the alien’s ability to read, write, speak and understand English; and

https://www.uscis.gov/policy-manual/volume-12-part-e-chapter-2

They already do it, there is no double standard here.

[–] starik@lemmy.zip 11 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

In the US, there is no language test for a green card. There is for naturalization though.

[–] prole@lemmy.blahaj.zone 5 points 3 weeks ago

The US didn't have an official language for a reason. Which is exactly why Trump said it's English in a 2025 executive order.

We are a nation of immigrants, something that Republicans want everyone to forget