now said:
I have a question friends, my IELTS is a year old as of 11 sep. 2011. Is this going to cause a problem?
EXCERPTS from EG 7 GUIDEFactor 2
Ability in English and/or French
(maximum of 24 points)
The ability to communicate and work in one or both of Canada's official languages is very important to you as a skilled worker. Proficiency in English, French or both will help you in the Canadian labour market.
You will be awarded up to 24 points for your basic, moderate or high proficiency in English and French. You will be given points based on your ability to:
listen
speak
read
write.
Proof of language proficiency
You must submit original language test results from a designated testing agency to the CIO with your application. Other evidence in writing will not be accepted as evidence of language proficiency.
For your application to be eligible for processing, you must include the results of one of the following language tests from a testing agency designated by CIC:
English
IELTS: International English Language Testing System (General Training test only)
CELPIP: Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (General test only)
French
TEF: Test d'évaluation de français
If you do not submit the results of your official language proficiency test with your application to the CIO, your application will not be processed and will be returned to you as incomplete.
Applicants are permitted to submit a copy of their language test results with a new application only if the original test results were submitted with a previous Federal Skilled Worker application and were not returned to the applicant. All copies of language test results must be accompanied by a photocopy of the refusal letter from CIC and an explanation that CIC retained and currently holds the original.
Official language testing
Take a language proficiency test from a designated testing agency
You must prove the level of language proficiency you claim on your application.
To do this, you must take a language proficiency test from an agency designated by CIC before starting the immigration process and submitting your application to the CIO.
Your test results must not be more than two years old at the time that you submit your application.