Living in USA, do i need to take IELTS

[saju49]

Hi Folks,
I am a citizen of India and have been living in USA for last 7 years on H1B visa. I recently received my Provincial Nomination Approval for Alberta under Strategic recruitment Stream and now am preparing my documents for the Federal. I have 2 questions:

1. Is it true that once you receive a nomination from a province, the federal application process is expedited. If it's true, how long does it take....few months or years.

2. Since I have been living in USA, do I still need to take Language Proficiency Test (IELTS) or can I get a waiver.

I would really appreciate a response.

 

[gn53914]

Hi Folks,
I am a citizen of India and have been living in USA for last 7 years on H1B visa. I recently received my Provincial Nomination Approval for Alberta under Strategic recruitment Stream and now am preparing my documents for the Federal. I have 2 questions:

1. Is it true that once you receive a nomination from a province, the federal application process is expedited. If it's true, how long does it take....few months or years.

2. Since I have been living in USA, do I still need to take Language Proficiency Test (IELTS) or can I get a waiver.

I would really appreciate a response.

1. Is it true that once you receive a nomination from a province, the federal application process is expedited. If it's true, how long does it take....few months or years.

Current processing time for PNP nominations is 11 months from the time you receive your AOR. This is for CPP -Ottawa, you can check other VO's through below link:
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/times/perm/provincial.asp



2. Since I have been living in USA, do I still need to take Language Proficiency Test (IELTS) or can I get a waiver.
You do not get a waiver because of of your residing place but do get one based on your Class under PNP. I believe AINP only requires IELTS for semi skilled worker, check their site and CIC checklist for PNP.

 

[saju49]

Thank you gn53914....Really appreciate your quick response.

Thank you

 

[gn53914]

Welcome and Good luck!