Canada removes IELTS requirements for non-express applicants in a bid to ease the immigration process for students and workers all over the world.
The decision means that applicants under the non-express entry Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) will no longer be required to submit an English Language proficiency certificate for visa application.
Canada remains one of the most sought-after countries for immigrants to date. According to Statista, the country welcomes almost 500,000 people from diverse backgrounds all over the world.
What is the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) Entry in Canada?
- The Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) is an initiative of the Government of Canada to enable the provinces of the country to take part in its immigration decisions.
- The PNP program enables provinces to nominate immigrants who wish to reside and settle in Canada, either to work, or study.
- Immigrants can either be nominated for the express or non-express entry PNP route
- What Does This Mean to PNP Applicants?
Previously, all PNP applicants, regardless of their entry stream, were subject to mandatory language testing. - However, under the updated program delivery instructions, non-Express Entry PNP applicants will no longer be required to undergo language testing.
- Implication for Express Entry Applicants
It’s important to note that while non-Express Entry PNP applicants are exempt from language testing, candidates nominated under an Express Entry stream must still fulfill this requirement. - Failure to provide valid language test results will have repercussions for Express Entry applicants, as applications without these essential documents will be deemed incomplete and returned.
- Therefore, it is imperative for Express Entry nominees to ensure compliance with the stipulated language testing requirements to avoid delays or potential setbacks in the immigration process.
Accepted English Language Tests for Express Entry Applicants.
- The approved testing agencies by the Immigration, Refugee and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) includes;
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS General Training)
- Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP-General)
PTE Core - Test d’évaluation de français pour le Canada (TEF Canada) for French proficiency
- Test de connaissance du français pour le Canada (TCF Canada) for French proficiency
Canada Removes IELTS Requirements:
A Welcome Development
As Canada removes IELTS requirements for non-express entry PNP applicants, the immigration process becomes easier, and streamlined, and ultimately facilitating the integration of skilled immigrants into Canadian society.
Prospective immigrants are encouraged to stay informed about updates relating to the English Language requirements in Canada, and adhere to the latest guidelines to maximize their chances of success in their immigration journey.
