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Japan eyes adding Japanese proficiency to permanent residency requirements

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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.

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Dolly Parton announces $1m donation to Hurricane Helene recovery

Dolly’s the real deal, isn’t she? She’s always been good people, and this just proves it again. A million bucks from her own pocket? That’s no small thing, especially for the folks hit hard by this storm. She’s never forgotten where she came from, and you can tell she really means it when she says she’s doing her part.

And leave it to Dolly to turn a serious moment into something special with that little "Helene" song. She’s got a heart of gold, plain and simple.