https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2017/03/express_entry_improvementsspring2017.html
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BEFORE June 6, 2017
No additional points for candidates with strong French language skills.
The Express Entry system currently awards points for language ability in either of Canada’s two official languages—English or French.
Candidates can get up to 136 points for their first official language and up to 24 points for their second official language.
There are no changes planned for these points, and they will continue to be awarded by the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) before and after June 6, 2017.
Further details on the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) are on our website.
Additional points for candidates with strong French language skills, with more additional points going to candidates who also have English language skills
On June 6, 2017, Express Entry candidates with strong French language skills, with or without English language skills, will be awarded additional points by the CRS.
A total of 15 additional points will be awarded for test results of the Niveaux de compétence linguistique canadiens (NLC) at level 7 in all four language skills in French (listening, speaking, reading and writing) and an English test result of Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 4 or lower.
A total of 30 additional points will be awarded for test results of the NLC at level 7 in all four skills in French and English test results of CLB 5 or higher.
French-speaking newcomers contribute to the growth, vitality and prosperity of Francophone minority communities across Canada.
TAKE THAT HATERS!!!!! ;D ;D
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BEFORE June 6, 2017
No additional points for candidates with strong French language skills.
The Express Entry system currently awards points for language ability in either of Canada’s two official languages—English or French.
Candidates can get up to 136 points for their first official language and up to 24 points for their second official language.
There are no changes planned for these points, and they will continue to be awarded by the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) before and after June 6, 2017.
Further details on the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) are on our website.
Additional points for candidates with strong French language skills, with more additional points going to candidates who also have English language skills
On June 6, 2017, Express Entry candidates with strong French language skills, with or without English language skills, will be awarded additional points by the CRS.
A total of 15 additional points will be awarded for test results of the Niveaux de compétence linguistique canadiens (NLC) at level 7 in all four language skills in French (listening, speaking, reading and writing) and an English test result of Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 4 or lower.
A total of 30 additional points will be awarded for test results of the NLC at level 7 in all four skills in French and English test results of CLB 5 or higher.
French-speaking newcomers contribute to the growth, vitality and prosperity of Francophone minority communities across Canada.
TAKE THAT HATERS!!!!! ;D ;D
