ITA received but IELTS about to expire

[priyesh1986]

Hello Everyone,

I have received my ITA in yesterday's draw (My CRS score was 439). I am in a dilemma since my IELTS score is valid only till 18th April 2017. (I gave my IELTS on 18th April 2015). So should I accept the ITA considering that my IELTS is about to expire and I will have to reappear for it again? Also since I have 90 days to file my PR application, should I accept the ITA and prepare all the required documents and re-appear for my IELTS at the same time or should I decline the invitation and stay in the pool hoping to get ITA in the future draws?

Also my NOC is 2171. Can anyone let me know what are the job prospects for this NOC in Canada. Any particular province that I need to target.

Any help will be much appreciated. Thanks in advance.

 

[AbscondedAtNowhere]

yes mate, reappear for IELTS. (Just in case) accept ITA and give your best shot again.
Best Luck.

 

[RHK]

I had exactly the similar situation. I accepted the ITA and attempt IELTS twice in the first 30 days.

I made it and was able to submit application within 90 days period. Give it a try, don't loose it because you can decline the invitation any time ....

Best of luck

 

[priyesh1986]

I had exactly the similar situation. I accepted the ITA and attempt IELTS twice in the first 30 days.

I made it and was able to submit application within 90 days period. Give it a try, don't loose it because you can decline the invitation any time ....

Best of luck

Thanks for the information. So when you say that we can decline the invitation any time, does this mean that even if I accept the invitation now, I can decline it within 90 days if I feel that I won't be able to file my PR application? And do I still stay in the pool after declining the application?

 

[anonymoose]

Don't take my word for it but I think I read somwhere in the published IRCC guidelines that if it expires between the day you received the ITA and the day you submit a complete application, you are still eligible. You might want to read up on that though.

 

[Maverick28]

Thanks for the information. So when you say that we can decline the invitation any time, does this mean that even if I accept the invitation now, I can decline it within 90 days if I feel that I won't be able to file my PR application? And do I still stay in the pool after declining the application?

You never accept an invitation actually. You just continue the application. If you do not submit the eAPR within 90 days, then ITA becomes void. If you decline it within the 90 days period, you go back in to the pool and if you meet the CRS cutoff score in the next draw, you get an ITA again.

I hope this helps.

 

[priyesh1986]

You never accept an invitation actually. You just continue the application. If you do not submit the eAPR within 90 days, then ITA becomes void. If you decline it within the 90 days period, you go back in to the pool and if you meet the CRS cutoff score in the next draw, you get an ITA again.

I hope this helps.

Great...this surely helps. I am just confused regarding my IELTS validity and if I have to reappear for IELTS exam again. I had a score of 8.5 and I am not sure if I will get the same score again

 

[Maverick28]

Great...this surely helps. I am just confused regarding my IELTS validity and if I have to reappear for IELTS exam again. I had a score of 8.5 and I am not sure if I will get the same score again

If you submit your eAPR before 18th April, you will not need to re-take IELTS.

 

[Feeshee]

If you submit your eAPR before 18th April, you will not need to re-take IELTS.

Hi Maverick

Hope this message finds you well. If I may ask, would there be an issue (from IRCC in making a decision on a PR application) if the ILETS score expires after you have applied / submitted the application for the ITA?

If anyone can help me with this situation it would be really great. Many thanks in advance.

 

[Maverick28]

Hi Maverick

Hope this message finds you well. If I may ask, would there be an issue (from IRCC in making a decision on a PR application) if the ILETS score expires after you have applied / submitted the application for the ITA?

If anyone can help me with this situation it would be really great. Many thanks in advance.

Hi, sorry for a late response. Expired IELTS will not be an issue once you get AOR after application submission.

 

[Tatenda]

I got ITA with an academic IELTS and then I discovered that only general training IELTS is acceptable. I then booked for IELTS general training and I had a higher score than my academic IELTS. Can I proceed to submit my application and explain in the LOE or should I decline the invite and get into the pool again.

 

[mgnlky]

I got ITA with an academic IELTS and then I discovered that only general training IELTS is acceptable. I then booked for IELTS general training and I had a higher score than my academic IELTS. Can I proceed to submit my application and explain in the LOE or should I decline the invite and get into the pool again.

Update your profile to reflect the scores of the general test. If your scores on it were higher than the Academic, your CRS points will not drop. Include the updated test scores in the documents you upload via the Education section. Personally I would include a LoE explaining.

 

[Awinda]

Hello all. I received ITA on Dec 10th and am in the process of submitting my application. However, my IELTS results will expire in March 2022. My cut off date for submission of ITA application documents is February 2nd. I want to know if I need to retake the Ielts test...will my application be refused if I don't present new test results? Also, how long does it usually take from submission of ITA application documents till receipt of AOR?

 

[ElvisRamaj]

Hello all. I received ITA on Dec 10th and am in the process of submitting my application. However, my IELTS results will expire in March 2022. My cut off date for submission of ITA application documents is February 2nd. I want to know if I need to retake the Ielts test...will my application be refused if I don't present new test results? Also, how long does it usually take from submission of ITA application documents till receipt of AOR?

You really brought to life a thread from the dead.

 

[Awinda]

@ElvisRamaj : I know. But I wasn't able to get a conclusive response from the replies to the queries I read. That's why I'm asking afresh. So please anyone with information should kindly respond.
"Hello all. I received ITA on Dec 10th and am in the process of submitting my application. However, my IELTS results will expire in March 2022. My cut off date for submission of ITA application documents is February 2nd. I want to know if I need to retake the Ielts test...will my application be refused if I don't present new test results? Also, how long does it usually take from submission of ITA application documents till receipt of AOR?"