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How language skills predict earnings in Canada

March 8, 2024 admin Canada, canadian experience class, canadian language benchmark, cec, Express Entry, federal skilled trades program, federal skilled worker program, fstp, fswp, language testing, noc

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Fri, 08 Mar 2024 14:00:03 +0000

Canada’s Express Entry system requires that all candidates have a minimum language ability corresponding to a level 7, 5, or 4 (depending on the specific program) under the Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) (for English) or the Niveaux de compétence linguistique canadien (NCLC) (for French). Though Canada has demographic and integration reasons to require that newcomers […]

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IRCC now accepting Pearson Test of English for Canadian immigration

January 31, 2024 admin approved, Canada, canada immigration, canadian language benchmark, clb, immigrate to canada, immigration refugees and citizenship canada, IRCC, language test, language testing, pte core

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Wed, 31 Jan 2024 16:12:40 +0000

As of January 30th, 2024, the Pearson Test of English (PTE) Core test will now be accepted for all immigration pathways, except for the Student Direct Stream (SDS). This means that Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates, candidates in Express Entry managed programs, and those needing a language test for any other Canadian immigration purposes (outside […]

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What language level do I need to apply for Canadian citizenship?

January 30, 2024 admin canada citizenship, canada immgration, citizenship, immigration refugees and citizenship canada, IRCC, language test, language testing

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Tue, 30 Jan 2024 13:00:18 +0000

For Canadian citizenship applicants between the ages of 18 and 54 years old*, Canada requires that they demonstrate what Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) calls an “adequate knowledge” of either English or French. Canada uses four general guidelines to define an “adequate” knowledge of either of its official languages. These guidelines, listed below, are […]

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Canadian Federal court denies work permit based on IELTS score

November 6, 2023 admin canada work permit, ielts, IRCC, labour market impact assessment, language testing, LMIA, Work, work permit

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Mon, 06 Nov 2023 13:00:35 +0000

Maryam Langaroodi is a citizen of Iran and was a home design and renovation manager for seven years. In 2022, Maryam signed an employment contract to work as a Residential Home Builder with a construction company located in Vancouver. The job duties and responsibilities included planning and preparing work schedules, selecting and employing trade subcontractors […]

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IRCC publishes criteria to receive designation as a language testing organization

August 12, 2023 admin cael, Canada, celpip, Express Entry, ielts, immigration, IRCC, ircc language testing, language testing, pearson, pte, sds, study

Credit to Author: Kareem El-Assal| Date: Sat, 12 Aug 2023 12:30:21 +0000

On August 11, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) published the criteria it uses to determine whether to approve a language testing organization. IRCC requires language tests for economic class permanent residence applicants as well as Student Direct Stream (SDS) applicants to ensure the candidates meet the required level of English or French language proficiency. […]

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What are language test requirements for Canadian immigration?

April 12, 2023 admin canadian language benchmark, English, Express Entry, French, immigration, language requirements, language requirements immigration canada, language test, language testing, PNP, provincial nominee program, Quebec, skilled worker

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Wed, 12 Apr 2023 12:00:57 +0000

Canada’s federal and provincial skilled worker immigration programs require that you complete a language test. The language test requirement applies to the federal Express Entry system, the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) and Canada’s other various skilled worker streams. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration Completing a language test is necessary to demonstrate that […]

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IRCC approves Pearson Test of English for Canadian immigration applications

February 1, 2023 admin Canada, canada immigration, celpip, clb, crs score, Express Entry, ielts, immigration, language testing, pearson, PNP

Credit to Author: Kareem El-Assal| Date: Wed, 01 Feb 2023 22:21:05 +0000

IRCC has just announced it has approved the Pearson Test of English for Canadian immigration applications. Beginning in “late 2023”, the Pearson Test of English (PTE) will join CELPIP and IELTS General Training as one of three designated language tests that skilled workers will be able to complete to demonstrate their English language proficiency to […]

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CELPIP Testing: Available across Canada and around the world

September 20, 2022 admin article position 3, canadian language benchmark, celpip, celpip india, language test, language testing, sponsor, sponsor content

Credit to Author: CELPIP| Date: Tue, 20 Sep 2022 11:30:50 +0000

With over 100 testing locations available around the world, and over 80 locations in Canada alone, you are never far from a CELPIP Test centre. In order to ensure that our test takers are able to easily access our centres, we partner with organizations that provide testing in central locations, located on transit routes and […]

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Get ready for your CELPIP Canadian immigration test with these free resources

August 9, 2022 admin article position 3, celpip, crs score, English, english test, Express Entry, language test, language testing, PNP, prometric, sponsor content

Credit to Author: CELPIP| Date: Tue, 09 Aug 2022 13:00:21 +0000

Preparing for any test can be daunting, but our CELPIP experts have put together a wide range of resources to help you on your journey to work and live in Canada. The CELPIP is one of two English language tests designated by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) for Canadian immigration applicants. Whether you are […]

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IRCC has approved new language test for Canadian immigration

August 2, 2022 admin ATIP, canadian language benchmark, clb, english language proficiency, english test, Express Entry, french immigration, french language, immigration, IRCC, language testing, language tests, PNP, Quebec

Credit to Author: Shelby Thevenot| Date: Tue, 02 Aug 2022 21:30:48 +0000

IRCC has recently approved the designation-in-principle of a new language test for economic class immigration applicants. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) anticipates the test will be implemented by early to mid-2023. The name of the new language test was redacted in a May 10 briefing note obtained by CIC News through an access to […]

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