Knowledge of language and life in the UK (KOL provision): SET16
Published 25 August 2011
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1. SET16.1 What is the Knowledge of Language and Life in the UK (KOL) provision?
Immigration Rules paragraphs 33b - 33f.
For information about the KOL requirement:
Knowledge of language and life in the UK (full guidance)
Where an applicant has satisfied all of the requirements for Indefinite Leave to Enter (ILE), except the KOL requirement, they should be granted 27 months Leave to Enter (LTE). During this time they can, at any point, satisfy the KOL requirement in the UK and apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR).