As per new directions of CIC, the validity period of IELTS result for Canada Immigration is 2 years. For instance, if you have taken the test on 2 January 2012 than it will valid till 01 January 2014. In addition, the validity of IELTS itself is 2 years. So keeping in mind the validity period of IELTS test and your immigration case processing time you can decide the date of taking the IELTS test.
It is also recommended that dont wait for the time when CHC demand documents to finalize your immigration case. But try to well prepare IELTS and take it time before the expected time of Immigration.
As per the current procedure of Canadian Immigration, you have to submit your IELTS result along with your Canadian Immigration Application.
IELTS scores has also been reduced for Immigration. Look at the following article to see latest changes.
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My application was submitted to CIC from UAE in Oct 2007 and I did my IELTS in Feb 2009,is my IELTS valid for one year or for two?
ReplyDeleteCan I get the benefit of the new IELTS score system? THANK YOU
ANY STEEF
ayobia@hotmail.com
Dear Ayobia,
ReplyDeleteYour IELTS for Canadian Immigration is valid for 1 year.
You will get benefit of new IELTS system for Canada Immigration.
My application was submitted to CIC from UAE in June 2007 and I did my IELTS in Aug 2007. Now they have asked me to submit the documents, is my IELTS valid now?
ReplyDeleteSaud A. Jameel
saudjameel@hotmail.com
My application was submitted to CIC from UAE in June 2007 and I did my IELTS in Aug 2007.
ReplyDeleteThey asked me to submit the documents before Aug 2009, can I submit the same score?
Saud Jameel
saudjameel@gmail.com
Dear Saud Jamil,
ReplyDeleteYour IELTS test is not valid for Canadian Immigration now. The validity of IELTS test results for Canadian Immigration is only 1 year.
So you have to re-take IELTS GT
Thanks for your feedback. I have stayed in 2 different countries for more than 6 months but now I am findinng it difficult to get the police certificate from their embassies. Is it possible that I submit the application without police certificates?
ReplyDeleteDear Anonymous,
ReplyDeleteIt is not possible to submit your application without a police certicficate
Iam a nigerian planning to write IELTS for the purpose of migrating to Canada, what type am I to write i.e GENERAL OR ACADAEMIC module
ReplyDeleteDear Nigerian,
ReplyDeleteYou must take IELTS General for the purpose of immigration
I am a Pakistani National and have applied for Canadian Immigration from Dubai 2 years back through Simplified Application Program. At that time I was living in Dubai. Now Canadian Immigration has contacted me and asking for submission of documents. The Visa Office for Dubai residents is London.
ReplyDeleteI have left dubai and in Africa these days therefore I would like to know that I should write Visa Office for the processing of application as London or Pakistan?
I am afraid that if I write Pakistan then it’s going to take more. What do you suggest? I can still write London?
Processing time from London is half than Pakistan.
Dear sir/madam
ReplyDeleteI have over 8yrs experience in Restaurant Management and planning to apply in Canada. I am currently working in New Zealand for 1 year now. I wanted to know if I still have to take IELTS in applying for Immigration. Cheers.
Dear sir/madam
ReplyDeleteI got my ielts [ academic ] result on 26/10/2007 and given on 13/10/2007. In 2008 i came to newzealand as a student studied for 1 year and now i m on work permit in newzealand, but now i m planning to file PR under skilled migration list. I wanted to know whether i have to give ielts exam again?
Dear sir/madam
ReplyDeleteI got my ielts [ academic ] result on 26/10/2007 and given on 13/10/2007. In 2008 i came to newzealand as a student studied for 1 year and now i m on work permit in newzealand, but now i m planning to file PR under skilled migration list. I wanted to know whether i have to give ielts exam again?
i want to know the answer asap
Dear Sir,
ReplyDeleteI have applied for the Immigration under the Federal skilled Worker category. I already have got my file number, now i have to send my documents to canadian high commission in India. I had given my IELTS (Academics) in the month of January 2009. Is the score of my IELTS (ACADEMICS) valid for filling my Immigration process.
Please reply ASAP.
Regards
MANU
i took the ielts in feb 2007 and then applied for canada immigration on August 2007, which means my ielts was taken 6 monthes before sending my application. Is it acceptable. please help. thank you
ReplyDeleteDear Sirs,
ReplyDeleteMay I get an idea of the lead time for getting the canadian visa after submission of all documents along with IELTS score?
Regards
Srini
dear sir/madam
ReplyDeletei took the ielts in 23-Apr-2009 and want to apply for ALBERTA/CANADA under AINP. Is my IELTS is valid or not?
Dear Sir/Madam
ReplyDeletei took ielts in 23-Apr-2009 and i want to apply for ALBERTA/CANADA under AINP. Is my IELTS is valid for file a application or not?
Regards
Sukhdev Singh
when i will get the letter for medical as i have applied from Pakistan on 12th of July 2006
ReplyDeleteI TOOK IELTS TEST ON SEPTEMBER 28, 2008,
ReplyDeleteON SEPTEMBER 09, 2009 I SENT MY INITIAL APPLICATION TO THE CENTRALIZAD INTAKE OFFICE IN SYDNEY AND THEY REGISTERED IT ON SEPTEMBER 22, 2009. IN OCTOBER 2009 THEY ASKED ME TO SEND THEM MY COMPLETE APPLICATION TO MY VISA OFFICE IN MEXICO. IS MY IELTS TEST STILL VALID? SHOULD I RE-TAKE IT?
Dear Victor,
ReplyDeleteYou have to retake IELTS
Dear Victor,
ReplyDeleteYou have to retake IELTS
I HAD FILED MY APPLICATION 2005,DEC AND I HAVE TAKEN MY IELTS ON MARCH 2009. AFTER ICLUDING MY IELTS SCORE IT REACHES ONLY 66 .. NEED ONE MORE POINT TO ATTAIN 67 . STILL THEY DIDNT ASK ME TO SUBMIT IELTS... SINCE IT IS GOING TO BE ONE YEAR OVER, IS IT ADVISABLE TO SUBMIT THE IELTS REPORT NOW OR NOT. PLZ ADVISE ME. THANKS
ReplyDeleteI took my IELTS exam on July 23rd 2009,i had applied for the canadian immigration under skilled worker category and submitted my complete documents to the embassy on 23rd dec 2009 and my application was however refused and now i am planning to apply again in oct 2010.Will my IELTS be still valid till that time?
ReplyDeleteDear Victor, did you retake IELTS or the previous one was accepted.
ReplyDeletei took my ILETS exam on february 2009,i had applied for the canadian immigration under skilled worker category and now as my file number has come i am compiling all the documents which i have to submitt before july23 this year.i wanted to know if i have to re appear for the ILETS again.,or is it still valid.
ReplyDeletei took my IELTS exam on OCT 2008.Due to certain reasons i have not applied for canadian immigration.Now i want to apply .i wanted to know if i have to re appear for IELTS again or is it still valid.
ReplyDeletei took my IELTS IN JUNE 2009 AND APPLIED FOR canada immigration on march 2010 , i have attained score 67 should i reappear when my file number comes.
ReplyDeletehi! i took my ielts last april2009 and i applied for canada immigration last october2009 and received my visa application number last february2010..Now,they are asking me to submit my supporting docs by june2010..will my ielts still valid?
ReplyDeletepls help!
has any one of the nov 2007 applicants had a documents update request in youe knowledge plz reply.
ReplyDeletethanks in advance
could you please inform me that how months after getting file number for federal skilled worker I have time to send my IELTS result?
ReplyDeletehello i have given ielts exam two times and accoding to results i am getting 10 points....but i need 12 points to qualify..i can give exam one more time but i got no time to give as i have to submit the papers..i am thinking to put covering letter in favour of my language..can someone give me example what to write in the letter.
ReplyDeleteHello. i am going to apply for canada immigration under skilled worker. I have taken iels academic module.Is it valid for immigration or i should retake general module.
ReplyDeleteHello, I need an urgent help please, I want to send my application to canada but should I attach my ielts results with this new application or after I receive my file no.?? I am reading the CIC instructions but I really confused,,, please help me: waliduae2003@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteI appeared the test (GT) on 13th June 2009. Its just few days more than one year. Can i now apply with this score? Pls guide me.
ReplyDeletehi, i am harsha .i got L=5.5,W=6,S=6,R=5.AM I ELIGIBLE FOR IMMIGRATION TO CANADA UNDER FEDERAL SKILLED WORKER(PR)
ReplyDeletePLS HELP ME:hrs_rose777@yahoo.com
No dear,
ReplyDeleteYour IELTS is expired now for immigration purpose.
You have to retake ielts
Dear harsha,
ReplyDeleteCanadian Immigration is totally dependant on your profession.
What is your profession?
Dear waliduae2003@yahoo.com,
ReplyDeleteYou must attach your valid ielts resulta with your application
Toy have to take IELTS GT for Immigration purpose
ReplyDeleteYou have to take IELTS GT for Immigration purpose
ReplyDeleteDear Comrade, Thank you so much for the prompt reply, do I also need to send the police certificate when I am sending my ielts results to CIO?
ReplyDeleteYes anonymous
ReplyDeleteI am confused in IELTS module, my wife has given the IELTS test in Acedamic module. She score the required bands all above 6.5. Under this she also score above 67 points. Is the Acedamic module is ok or need to give IELTS again in GT.
ReplyDeletePlease reply urgently, starasif@gmail.com
Important and urgent
Dear Asif,
ReplyDeleteShe must give ielts GT for immigration. IELTS academic is not acceptable for canadian immigration purpose
This is Ani from Dubai.I got my CIC immigratin file no in October 2007. I have appeared IELTS test in July 2010 and secured L-5.5, R-5, w-6.5 and S- 6.5. Shall I be qualified for 12 points according to new rule of IELTS? waiting for your valuable information.
ReplyDeleteI took exam in two different countries in the same month. I just want to know which score is valid?
ReplyDeleteDear Ani,
ReplyDeletei have replied you in another post
Dear Pinky,
ReplyDeleteWhichever you like
Dear Sir, I didn't get your reply for this. Please send me, I am still confused.
ReplyDeleteThis is Ani from Dubai.I got my CIC immigratin file no in October 2007. I have appeared IELTS test in July 2010 and secured L-5.5, R-5, w-6.5 and S- 6.5. Shall I be qualified for 12 points according to new rule of IELTS? waiting for your valuable information.
Dear Ani,
ReplyDeleteYou will get 12 points for Canadian immigration.
Dear sir,
ReplyDeleteMy name is Binod from Abu-dhabi. I have applied PR for Canada and got the immigration file number in November 2007 as Transport Coordinator. I am 36 yrs old having 15 yrs of college study (i.e 15 yrs of full-time study) and more than 10 yrs work experience in teaching and shipping ( transport coordinating). I have got 4+4+2+2=12 points ( as per new rules of IELTS) in the recent IELTS exam in 2010. Can u pls suggest me whether I am eligible for PR or need to apper the LETS exam again?
Canadian immigration has not asked for supporting documents. Do I need to send my present IELTS report before they ask for?
Wating for your valuable suggestion and information. Thank you so much for your kind cooperation.
Dear Biond,
ReplyDeleteWait for a communication from chc. Hopefully your current IELTS score will be valid at the time of documentation requirewent
can the ielts score be submitted after sending the documents for canada immigration
ReplyDeleteDear Sonali,
ReplyDeleteAs per new criteria you have to submit ielts alongwith your application
salut je suis un jeune algerien j ai 23 ans je veut etre au canada le plus vite possible pour travailler.j ai une liscence en francais.je suis un footbaleur et je fais le king boxing
ReplyDeleteI did my IELTS in June 09. I sent my documents to Nova Scotia office in March 2010. I got intimation in Sep 2010 that I have t submite all documents withing 4 months.
ReplyDeleteNow if I submit my documents in Oct 10, will my IELST score be valid?
Thanks
You have to retake ielts
ReplyDeletehi
ReplyDeletei m skill worker working in canada on workpermit i m tryig to apply for PR card i get 4.5 band overall in ielts. (L 4.5) (R 3.5) (W 5.0) (S 4.5)......... am i able to get canadian immigeration or i have to improve my band............. even i have a 72 points in canadian skill worker points system
tnanks
Hi,
ReplyDeleteCan anybody help me on this?
I did my IELTS on 21July2009 and submitted my application for PR to CIO Nova scotia in May 2010.On 29 sep 2010 I got an email from CIO that I have to submit all the documents to the local consulate.Do I need to appear for IELTS again or they consider the date on which the application is submitted to CIO.
Thank you
i took my ielts on7th march 2009 now my application for permanent residence in canada is under process .now called for my medical .i want to know whether my ielts is still valid or i have to reappear again
ReplyDeletehi i m sukhvir
ReplyDeletei applied in 2005,i did my ielts test in aug. 2007. my case is in processing. i have also sent my ielts result along with my file.
is it necessory to take test again or not.
plz reply
Dear Sir,
ReplyDeleteI have applied for canada in Feb 2008,i did my ielts test in July 2009. my case is still under process. i have also sent my ielts result along with my file.
Do I have to take the test again or not; do you mean the validity will be 1 year before getting the visa or before applying for the immigration?
your promt reply is much appreciated
i desperetley need your reply
Reem
rare11_4_2001@yahoo.com
plz reply
Dear Reem,
ReplyDeleteHave you received document updation request from CHC?
From which CHC you have applied
I have submitted my IELTS result with my application in 2005 from Islamabad and my process started on 25th. validity of my IELTS test at that time was one year. I want to ask that do i have to take the test again before receiving the visa.
ReplyDeletesir i m doing my graduation nd it will complete on July 2012 nd m getting my degree certificate on October 2012. please suggest me suitable date for exam.
ReplyDeletehi i m sukhvir
ReplyDeletei applied in 2005,i did my ielts test in aug. 2007. my case is in processing. i have also sent my ielts result along with my file.
is it necessory to take test again or not.
plz reply
Hi,
ReplyDeleteIELTS is valid for 1 year in canada. Does any one have idea about Quebec? What's the IELTS validity in Quebec?
Hi,
ReplyDeleteWe applied for immigration in May 2010, all required documents submitted i.e. IELTS, job description, ref letter, bank statement, Cv etc but no news so far :(, does anyone know what is the waiting period?
DEAR SIR, can u pls confirm me if IELTS GENERAL VALID FOR SPP(CANADA), OR STUDENT VISA IN ANY OTHER COUNTRY, I HAVE ALREADY GIVEN MY IELTS IN GENERAL AND OBTAINED THE SCORE OF 6.5. KINDLY CONFIRM ME DO I NEED TO REAPPEAR FOR ACCADEMIC IELTS TO APPLY FOR STUDENT VISA. PLS REPLY ASAP
ReplyDeleteHello,
ReplyDeleteDear sir can i submit two result of ielts.In first result i got 10 points L 5.5 R 5.5 W 6.0 S 6.5 .In second test i got band 7 in writing. Can i use first result L R S and from second test W,to get 11 points.Pl advise my email nehalashra@yahoo.com
Dear seniors,
ReplyDeletewhat if i sent the IELTS result after i submitted all my decumets AS FOLLOWOS:
IELTS RESULT JULY 2008 .
FULL DOCUMETS SENT DATE : JUNE 2009.
SUBMITTING IELTS DATE 03-02-2011.
WILL CIC ACCEPT THE RESULT?
I took IELTS in July of 2010 and ordered two copies, my FSW application was rejected in Janiary 2011 and I am planning to apply again in June 2011. I know that effective from 25 December 2010, ielts tests now valid for two years, does that apply to test taken in July of 2010? Cause I still have one copy. Please advice, thank you, friends!
ReplyDeleteHI,
ReplyDeleteI am planning to migrate to Canada, but i don't know what to take . Should i take academic or general?
hello,
ReplyDeleteI applied last year september 2010 in federal skilled worker category. unfortunately my application was denied. i want to apply again this year but they didn't return my documents. can i request for a copy of my ielts result in IDP? so i can apply again... thanks...or i need to take ielts again?
hey pls help me answer my queries..........
ReplyDeleteim trying to submit my applic.to immigration this month.i took ielts last march 5, 2011..do you think it will reach in time before my ielts validity end?
ReplyDeleteim trying to submit my application this month to immigration..i took ielts last march 5, 2011..do you think it will reach in time before my ielts validity ends?
ReplyDeleteI have submitted all my documents to novascotia and received by DHL in june 28th 2011 with my ielts which i had take in november2010.Now i am waiting for my file number.Can any one please tell me if i get my file number in next one month,is my ielts will be valid throughout procedure?or should i write again?
ReplyDeleteI was in dubai for exactly 6 months even though i have to submit police clearance certificate from dubai.
ReplyDeletePlease tell me that whether to give IELTS from British Council or Australian for Canadian immigration.
ReplyDeleteHI,MYSELF RAVEKA AM A SKILLED NURSE,MY IELTS VALIDITY IS LEFT JUST FOR ONE MORE MONTH AND WILL EXPIRE IN MONTH OF FEBRUARY 2012,CAN I STILL APPLY TO WORK IN CANADA.
ReplyDeleteMy medical were done in Feb 2011 . Now in March 2012 they asked me to take medicals again and submit application in new format , along with RP fees . Do I need to submit documents again?
ReplyDeletePls help me to beg british council to give me my result o,i have done my IELTS since 12th of may and till now the result is yet to come to me,and i have to submit the result with other document to CIC office,pls people what can i do?
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