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IELTS (General Training) exam required for dependent spouse?

PrettyCanada

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Hi,

I am eligible under CEC category (worked in Canada for more than 1 year in last 3 years) for immigration. So first thing I am going to do is I have to apply under "Express Entry" program.

It is mandatory (for main applicant) to give IELTS (General Training) score while applying for "Express Entry" program.

My question is: Dependent spouse need to give IELTS exam? If Yes, what will be the score required for her?

Thanks.
 

Johnny31

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PrettyCanada said:
Hi,

I am eligible under CEC category (worked in Canada for more than 1 year in last 3 years) for immigration. So first thing I am going to do is I have to apply under "Express Entry" program.

It is mandatory (for main applicant) to give IELTS (General Training) score while applying for "Express Entry" program.

My question is: Dependent spouse need to give IELTS exam? If Yes, what will be the score required for her?

Thanks.
No - spouse is not required to take IELTS exam
 

drvmoraes

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Mar 6, 2015
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Does dependent spouse need to take IELTS if she wants to work in Canada once arriving there?
If she doesn´t take IELTS during the ranking process, because she is going as a spouse, will she be able to work if we are invited to apply?
If yes, what score is needed? The same CLB 7 or less?
Thanks.
 

PMM

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Hi


drvmoraes said:
Does dependent spouse need to take IELTS if she wants to work in Canada once arriving there?
If she doesn´t take IELTS during the ranking process, because she is going as a spouse, will she be able to work if we are invited to apply?
If yes, what score is needed? The same CLB 7 or less?
Thanks.
1. No.
2. Yes, she would be a permanent resident.
 

Johnny31

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drvmoraes said:
Does dependent spouse need to take IELTS if she wants to work in Canada once arriving there?
If she doesn´t take IELTS during the ranking process, because she is going as a spouse, will she be able to work if we are invited to apply?
If yes, what score is needed? The same CLB 7 or less?
Thanks.
As long as you add her as your dependent - once you've receiving your PR, she would be a PR as well and wouldn't have to worry about IELTS
 

Swethasam

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Oct 23, 2016
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Hi

My husband is already a PR of Canada. So now do I need to take the IELTS if I'm going in spouse visa? Will I be able to work there? If IELTS needed, then what score should I get?
Also, I'm planning to go on visit till then, in that case IELTS required?

Regards,
Swetha