Can you submit PR application before taking IELTS test?

[armidasawan]

Hello,

My family is currently working on submitting our PR application under the FSW PhD stream. My husband is the primary applicant and he is currently done with coursework and is a PhD candidate at a Canadian institution, and teaches at another. I have two questions:

Can we submit our PR application before testing? and

Do we both need to take the test or only him as the primary applicant?

 

[zardoz]

No you can't submit early.. From the CIC web site at http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/guides/EG7TOC.asp

Minimum Language Requirement

You must identify in your application which language – English or French – will be your first official language in Canada.

You must meet minimum language levels and include results of a language test from an agency designated by CIC in that language when you apply.

Note. If you do not submit the results of your official language proficiency test indicating that you meet the required proficiency level with your application to the CIO, your application will not be processed and will be returned to you as incomplete.

Also, it states

Important information. If you are claiming adaptability points for your spouse or common-law partner's language proficiency, you must include the results of their official English language proficiency test (CELPIP – General or IELTS – General Training) OR their official French language proficiency test (TEF) with your application to the CIO.

I assume this to mean that you both have to pass IELTS *only if* the PA is claiming the extra points it offers.

 

[armidasawan]

This is extremely helpful, thank you!

 

[thukku]

Hello,

My family is currently working on submitting our PR application under the FSW PhD stream. My husband is the primary applicant and he is currently done with coursework and is a PhD candidate at a Canadian institution, and teaches at another. I have two questions:

Can we submit our PR application before testing? and

Do we both need to take the test or only him as the primary applicant?

No, you need score card to submit the application. Else, it will be returned to you.

 

[maina]

No.. Not eligible this way

 

[Msimms]

If english is your first lanuguage do you still have to do the english test? IELTS?

 

[scylla]

If english is your first lanuguage do you still have to do the english test? IELTS?

Yes.