A BIG CONFUSION about new immigration rules

[dodan]

u wudn't waste any time by applying again. call off the earlier application (ask for return and refund) and send again with ielts. no biggy...

 

[Hiprashant]

Hi all,
I agree with DIPMM2000,
that IELTS must be sent at visa office togetherwith full doc. not at the initial application at CIO, previously in some case even visa officer used to give second chance to submit IELTS even after our full application which is not possible now onwards, if u just mark the level in initial application it will work out at the 1st atage,( if there is some difference between your marked level and actual IELTS score, just clarify it with a note while sending full doc at visa post later) according to my understanding, if I am wrong pls correct me.

 

[drdev]

Regarding the new Ielts rule , does CIC ask for original test result or notarized copy ?

if u have taken ielts then u can (adviced but not compulsory) attach a natarized copy fo the test results with application to CIO.
if not then u can submit it later on provided you are not in the category of those applicants who choose to provide written submission of language proficiency as they wil lnot be getting any second chance to take the ielts exam in case the immigration people are not satisfied with the applicant's written proof of language proficiency
read op 6 manual plus follow address given below
cic.gc.ca/english/department/media/releases/2010/2010-03-10.asp
it says -]The written submission was intended for people whose first language is either English or French Now, applicants in these categories will have only one opportunity to prove their language ability,” said Minister Kenney. “They can still make a written submission to a visa officer if they wish, but only once.”“We strongly encourage applicants whose first language isn't English or French to take a language test,” said Minister Kenney.
hope this helps ,gud luk

 

[PMM]

Hi

The rules changed now that people have to send their IELTS with the initial application to CIO.

You are so wrong. The IELTS DONT GO to CIO, please at least look at the Document Checklist, IELTS is not there is it?

 

[home]

Hi

You are so wrong. The IELTS DONT GO to CIO, please at least look at the Document Checklist, IELTS is not there is it?

Oh ok, sorry about that. was told in the forum that the rules changed to IELTS compulsory for 1st round.

 

[sbo]

I am going to try to put this in simple words to avoid this confusion-

1. You DON'T have to submit the IELTS score along with your initial application to Nova Scotia.

What used to happen before April 10th was that in order to prove your English proficiency, applicants would just send in a letter from whoever to prove their English skills. It was upto the Visa Officers discretion to either accept it or reject it. If it was accepted, good! if rejected, the Visa Officer would request other proofs or test scores to prove your language proficiency. Basically, you were given more than 1 opporunity to prove your language skills.

Now, after April 10th, if you send in a letter trying to prove your language skills and the Visa Officer accepts it and scores you on the basis of the letter, well and good! If he feels the written submission is not upto par, he can either give you a 0 or a full score depending on his discretion. If he gives you a 0 or less than what you expected/deserved, you WILL NOT get a second opportunity to prove your language proficiency, as compared to earlier. You will basically have to accept the scores given by the Visa Officer on the basis of a letter.

So, it is HIGHLY recommended that in order to prove your true skills, IELTS is a better and a safer option.

 

[sbo]

Sorry! for some reason, it wasn't letting me post my whole message at once...so here is the continuation from above-

Also, I have read that the written submission can only be made my applicants from countries where the 1st language/official language is English. for example: If you are from India/Middle East and if you submit a letter trying to prove your English skills, it most likely would not give you scores you actually accepted. So, in order to prove your real skills, taking the test is the best bet!

And, yes you can submit your initial application even if you haven't taken the IELTS.

 

[mbastudies]

To everyone: Sending IELTS score is not necessary even after the change in rules. All what new rule says is that in case you mention in your initial application that you are proficient in language and do not want to take any formal exam (e.g. IELTS), if the officer in CHC does not approve your claim, he will no more give you a chance to take the test! So, in fact, there is no need to send IELTS results to CIO. In other words, how are you going to do so when most people only have 1 copy of IELTS results!
I am sure of this as I have read it in some immigration consultants' pages.

 

[mbastudies]

Very well said! I meant exactly what you have well-said!

I am going to try to put this in simple words to avoid this confusion-

1. You DON'T have to submit the IELTS score along with your initial application to Nova Scotia.

What used to happen before April 10th was that in order to prove your English proficiency, applicants would just send in a letter from whoever to prove their English skills. It was upto the Visa Officers discretion to either accept it or reject it. If it was accepted, good! if rejected, the Visa Officer would request other proofs or test scores to prove your language proficiency. Basically, you were given more than 1 opporunity to prove your language skills.

Now, after April 10th, if you send in a letter trying to prove your language skills and the Visa Officer accepts it and scores you on the basis of the letter, well and good! If he feels the written submission is not upto par, he can either give you a 0 or a full score depending on his discretion. If he gives you a 0 or less than what you expected/deserved, you WILL NOT get a second opportunity to prove your language proficiency, as compared to earlier. You will basically have to accept the scores given by the Visa Officer on the basis of a letter.

So, it is HIGHLY recommended that in order to prove your true skills, IELTS is a better and a safer option.