CAN I TAKE IELTS TEST BEFORE SUBMITTING APPLICATION?

[charninder]

Hi everybody,

Is it advisable to go in for IELTS exam before submission of application? By this way I can be sure about IELTS points and I can calculate that how many remaining points I have to arrange. Will it do? Seniors plz clarify.


Thanks for your advice and time.

 

[CV User]

Yes, do this always before submitting.

 

[charninder]

Yes, do this always before submitting.

Hi CV User,

Thanks for your prompt reply.

Regards..

 

[babutv2000]

It is a good idea to take IELTS before submission. But depending on the city where you are taking, you may get the date for test six weeks or more. If you want to avoid the delay in submitting application, send initial application to CIU, Novascotia as you do not need to send IELTS result at this stage. Simaltaneously apply for IELTS test.

 

[prem1965]

yes u can take.note ur IELTS test results are valid for two years.

 

[Leon]

Yes, take it before. CIC says if you take IELTS within a year of applying, it stays valid for the duration of your application being processed so you don't have to worry about it expiring. That way, you can be sure how many points you get and you will not be in trouble trying to get a test date and score enough points when they ask you for your documents.

 

[charninder]

Yes, take it before. CIC says if you take IELTS within a year of applying, it stays valid for the duration of your application being processed so you don't have to worry about it expiring. That way, you can be sure how many points you get and you will not be in trouble trying to get a test date and score enough points when they ask you for your documents.

Thank you all for your useful and valuable suggestions on the subject. But I think IELTS results are valid for one year only as far as FSW is concerned, isn't it? Moreover, if I apply right now without IELTS results, what should I write against the Language Column? And if I have to submit results after sending application, where and when should I submit the results later on?

Thanks..

 

[Leon]

No, the IELTS it not valid for a year after you have applied, it's valid for a year before you apply. That is, if you take IELTS today and you want to use it for your application, you need to apply within a year. If the IELTS is already a year old and you didn't apply yet, you have to take a new one. You can see that and more in the guide for skilled worker applications:

However, it is recommended that all applicants using this category complete their language test(s) or their written submission before submitting their application to the CIO in Sydney so that they know in advance how many language points they will attain on the selection grid.
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Your test results must not be more than one year old at the time that you submit your application.

If you really want to apply before taking IELTS, just guesstimate your points. If your application is accepted by Sydney and forwarded to the visa office, they will ask for your other documents, including IELTS. It is not important that you get exactly the points you estimated as long as you have at least 67 total. Just be advised that some people here have said that it takes up to 8 weeks in some places to get an appointment to take the IELTS so you should check into how long that takes in your area.

 

[charninder]

No, the IELTS it not valid for a year after you have applied, it's valid for a year before you apply. That is, if you take IELTS today and you want to use it for your application, you need to apply within a year. If the IELTS is already a year old and you didn't apply yet, you have to take a new one. You can see that and more in the guide for skilled worker applications:

However, it is recommended that all applicants using this category complete their language test(s) or their written submission before submitting their application to the CIO in Sydney so that they know in advance how many language points they will attain on the selection grid.
...
Your test results must not be more than one year old at the time that you submit your application.

If you really want to apply before taking IELTS, just guesstimate your points. If your application is accepted by Sydney and forwarded to the visa office, they will ask for your other documents, including IELTS. It is not important that you get exactly the points you estimated as long as you have at least 67 total. Just be advised that some people here have said that it takes up to 8 weeks in some places to get an appointment to take the IELTS so you should check into how long that takes in your area.

Hi Leon,

Thanks a lot.