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Jun 19, 2009 01:02 PM

Shhould I take another Ielts exam for Canadian Immigration?


Hi, I just want to ask if you think I still need to submit a current Ielts to Canadian Immigration. They have 2 options, either submit an Ielts exam (general training) or written documentation (degrees, work experience) that your English is sufficient enough. I have been working here in USA for almost 2 years as a nurse and I have my Ielts result (2 years ago, Academic Training). But the canadian embassy said they strongly advise Foreign skilled workers to take an Ielts exam when their first language is not English. I plan to send them my old Ielts exam as well as written documentation. Do you think I should take another exam? Thank you.


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No. 1
Old Jun 19, 2009, 05:47 PM

Default Re: Shhould I take another Ielts exam for Canadian Immigration?
For the province college of nurses they require IELTS academic and if that is due to expire then they may not accept it. Have you already applied to a college?
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from bonsai_25
Old Jun 19, 2009, 08:59 PM

Default Re: Shhould I take another Ielts exam for Canadian Immigration?
I am planning to submit an application in ONtario. The requirement said:

You meet the language fluency requirement if you are registered and have practised nursing in one of the following countries* in the last five years: USA one of them-------- since I've been working in Texas for almost two years I thought I'm included in this section already? Do they really mean the whole five years? haha

With Canadian Immigration:

At the time of submission of your application to a Visa Office, you will need to:
• submit language test results from a designated testing agency or
• establish your proficiency through a written explanation and supporting documentation. CIC strongly advises that you provide the results of a language test if English or French is not your first language. Written submissions are only recommended for applicants whose first language is English or French.
---- Since I'm here in USA taking care of patients who only speak English I thought i can just submit written documentation of my work experience plus my 2007 Ielts exam.

So what do you think should I do? I mean if I have to submit ielts academic for college of ontario, then general training for immigration? I cannot take both, what will happen to my wallet LOL, or can I just take Ielts academic and explain it to Immigration? This is what I really want to do though, peace for my mind and my wallet: I can just both send written documentation that I passed it before and just send supporting documents? Thank you for your help.
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from Aelith
Old Jun 19, 2009, 09:47 PM

Default Re: Shhould I take another Ielts exam for Canadian Immigration?
I think you should give them a call or email them regarding this (especially to clarify about you being in the US). But as a general rule, IELTS expires after two years hence, it is not valid anymore and would not mean anything anymore. So, I don't think your expired IELTS (if it is) will be accepted as a valid proof of your English proficiency. My friend had to retake even if he already got a good score previously just because it was expired.
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Old Jun 20, 2009, 06:15 AM

Default Re: Shhould I take another Ielts exam for Canadian Immigration?
I agree with Aelith you really need to ask CIC
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from bonsai_25
Old Jun 20, 2009, 01:27 PM

Default Re: Shhould I take another Ielts exam for Canadian Immigration?
Ok, I'll call CIC for that, but what is your understanding of this:

You meet the language fluency requirement if you are registered and have practised nursing in one of the following countries* in the last five years: USA one of them-------- since I've been working in Texas for almost two years I thought I'm included in this section already? So basically I don't need to take the IELTS exam for CNO. Anyway, I emailed them already since its Saturday. Thank you again.
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from 5cats
Old Jun 20, 2009, 04:08 PM

Default Re: Shhould I take another Ielts exam for Canadian Immigration?
Hace you calculated your points? If you reach the necessary points without the language proficiency for immigration you should be allright, if it's on the edge you should consider retaking the test. I met some immigrants with quite poor english knowledge, but they still got their permanent residency.
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Old Jul 05, 2009, 11:28 AM

Default Re: Shhould I take another Ielts exam for Canadian Immigration?
Dear bonsai_25

I was wondering if the CIC people has responded with your query regarding your re-take of ielts. How was it?

I also have the same dilemma. My ielts will expire on Dec 2009, ( I took the exam December 2007). I received an email from CIC this July 2009 that I have 120 days to submit my documents. I am thinking if I have to retake the exam, since my Ielts is technically valid by the time my 120 days are up. Although the requirement states that submitted Ielts results should not be more than 1 year old. I am also a nurse from the PHilippines and I am applying under PR Skilled Worker
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