Canadian passport ranked seventh-best in the world

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Fri, 26 Jul 2024 12:00:18 +0000

Residence and citizenship advisory firm Henley and Partners has released their ranking of world passports in 2024— incorporating data from the International Air Transport Authority. The firm ranked the Canadian passport as the seventh most powerful in the world this year, based on a number of criteria, including the number of visa-free travel options it […]

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Do I need a language test to immigrate to Canada?

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Wed, 29 May 2024 12:00:59 +0000

Many of Canada’s economic immigration programs require candidates to complete a language test to be eligible to apply. This article will provide an overview of important details about whether a reader may need a language test on their immigration journey to Canada. For example, the following will cover which programs require language tests and the […]

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How language skills predict earnings in Canada

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Fri, 08 Mar 2024 14:00:03 +0000

Canada’s Express Entry system requires that all candidates have a minimum language ability corresponding to a level 7, 5, or 4 (depending on the specific program) under the Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) (for English) or the Niveaux de compétence linguistique canadien (NCLC) (for French). Though Canada has demographic and integration reasons to require that newcomers […]

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IRCC now accepting Pearson Test of English for Canadian immigration

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Wed, 31 Jan 2024 16:12:40 +0000

As of January 30th, 2024, the Pearson Test of English (PTE) Core test will now be accepted for all immigration pathways, except for the Student Direct Stream (SDS). This means that Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates, candidates in Express Entry managed programs, and those needing a language test for any other Canadian immigration purposes (outside […]

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What are language test requirements for Canadian immigration?

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Wed, 12 Apr 2023 12:00:57 +0000

Canada’s federal and provincial skilled worker immigration programs require that you complete a language test. The language test requirement applies to the federal Express Entry system, the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) and Canada’s other various skilled worker streams. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration Completing a language test is necessary to demonstrate that […]

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British Columbia PNP changes points allocations for applicants

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Fri, 18 Nov 2022 14:00:45 +0000

On November 16th 2021, the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) changed its points system to modify point allocations for applicants. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration To summarize, the points system (which, like in Express Entry-managed programs is used to assess applicants’ eligibility for immigration under permanent residence) has changed in the […]

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CELPIP Testing: Available across Canada and around the world

Credit to Author: CELPIP| Date: Tue, 20 Sep 2022 11:30:50 +0000

With over 100 testing locations available around the world, and over 80 locations in Canada alone, you are never far from a CELPIP Test centre. In order to ensure that our test takers are able to easily access our centres, we partner with organizations that provide testing in central locations, located on transit routes and […]

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IRCC has approved new language test for Canadian immigration

Credit to Author: Shelby Thevenot| Date: Tue, 02 Aug 2022 21:30:48 +0000

IRCC has recently approved the designation-in-principle of a new language test for economic class immigration applicants. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) anticipates the test will be implemented by early to mid-2023. The name of the new language test was redacted in a May 10 briefing note obtained by CIC News through an access to […]

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Immigrating to Canada? Prove your English language proficiency with the CELPIP test

Credit to Author: CELPIP| Date: Thu, 16 Jun 2022 13:00:20 +0000

CELPIP stands for the Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program. The CELPIP Test is an English language proficiency test that provides test takers with a way demonstrate their ability to function in English. The CELPIP Test is designated by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) for use by individuals who are applying for permanent resident […]

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