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PMM said:
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CLB level 4 in Speaking and Listening. IELTS 4 in speaking and 4.5 in Listening.
what about reading and writing ? please ......reply
 

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what about reading and writing ? please ......reply
From the original post:

"Under the old rules, there was no objective way to test language abilities of applicants. Under the new rule, applicants must provide objective evidence that they meet the language requirement, achieving the Canadian Language Benchmark/Niveau de compétence linguistique canadien 4 in speaking and listening, when they file their application. Applicants will be required to submit acceptable evidence..."
 

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please some one answer

i finished level 4 in concordia English and still study in GEOS centre language .
after 4 months i will reach 3 years in CANADA (montreal) ( i dont speak french)
does this English enough ?
this kind of proof level 4 in concordia enough or not ? if not what i have to do

i will apply soon for citizenship please some one aswer ?
 

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Hi,
where to get the results of a CIC-approved third-party test? which test is approved by the cic?
thank you
 

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Suin said:
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where to get the results of a CIC-approved third-party test? which test is approved by the cic?
thank you
IELTs or CELPIP google for test centres
 

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PMM said:
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IELTs or CELPIP google for test centres
thank you for your reply.

just one more question - what are the required points for the application - how they can determine who is eligible?
 

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there should be more info about the requirements. I check application form for the IELTS test, there is no place in there where we can explain the reason of the test for citizenship application.
 

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Suin said:
there should be more info about the requirements. I check application form for the IELTS test, there is no place in there where we can explain the reason of the test for citizenship application.
CELPIP has launched a newer version of test just for Canadian Citizenship. It is called CELPIP General - LS

for listening and speaking only. It'd cost CAD 150 + HST.

http://www.celpiptest.ca/2012/10/celpip-general-ls/
 

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what is the benchmark? what level of the language knowledge they require?
 

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thank you for your reply.

I found more info about language benchmarks on the CELPIP site:
http://www.celpiptest.ca/about-celpip-g/test-format-and-scoring/

does it mean Level 2 Minimal Proficiency or Level 4 Adequate Proficiency is counted as Benchmark 4?

Level 2 Minimal Proficiency sounds too low.....
 

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matart said:
can i attach my IELTS Certificate which i got when i applied for my FSW Immigration?
IELTS is valid within 2 years only. By the time you become eligible to apply for citizenship it will expire and I guess you will have to get another proof.
 

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Wait until Nov. 1 when they implement the rules. It is possible that they will accept an old IELTS for citizenship even though they don't for immigration.
 

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Ah PMM, more of your all too frequent condescension. I am not an idiot. I know how the parliamentary system works; thank you very much. BTW, that has nothing to do with a parliamentary system. Regulations are changed in Presidential/Separation of power systems all the time, as well. But you would think something like changing the citizenship process would involve some public debate. Could the opposition perhaps have the opportunity to give its input on these issues in front of the nation?

I think you will find that the majority of Canadian citizens are totally in agreement with this new rule. One of the major criticisms of immigration and new citizens is their lack of good English/French. There has been tons of 'public debate' on this subject and everyone concurs that English language proficiency is probably the most important factor to becoming a citizen.

I doubt any political party would back a regulation that allowed someone to become a citizen who could NOT speak good English or French.