Students Direct Stream: IRCC Approves 4 New English Language Tests
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Students Direct Stream: IRCC Approves 4 New English Language Tests

Students Direct Stream: IRCC Approves 4 New English Language Tests

International students in Canada now have four new choices in English language tests under the Student Direct Stream (SDS) program. Recently, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has approved these four tests – TOEFL, PTE Academic, CAEL, and CELPIP General.

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Canada’s Current Immigration Backlog stands at 2 Million

According to the latest update from Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), Canada’s immigration backlog is somewhat more than 800,000. Currently, there are 2,006,000 million applications. IRCC said it cleared more than 5.2 million applications in 2022, double the amount finalized in 2021. The Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) strike, which lasted 12 days from April 19 to May 1, 2023, created a significant labor interruption that is not fully captured in the most recent inventory data.

British Columbia Held a New Draw, Inviting Candidates From the Skills Immigration Stream

Recently on May 23, 2023, the Canadian province of British Columbia held a new Skills Immigration draw. The fourth draw of the month invited a total of 145 invitations to apply (ITAs) to candidates in the BC PNP pool. The number and frequency of Expressions of Interest (NOI) are based on British Columbia’s backlog of applications at the moment.

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Celebrating Canadian Citizenship: A Milestone Worth Honouring

With a rich history and a diverse multicultural landscape, Canada offers incredible opportunities and a sense of belonging to those who call it home. In light of this, Citizenship is an important step for people seeking permanent residence in Canada. In addition, being a citizen signifies acceptance of Canada’s rights and responsibilities of the nation. To celebrate and recognize such rights, IRCC celebrates Citizenship Week each year. This week-long event brings together individuals, communities, and organizations from coast to coast.

A Brief Overview Of Language Test Requirements For Canadian Immigration

In Canada, skilled worker immigration programs require you to pass a language test. The federal Express Entry system, the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), and Canada’s other numerous skilled worker streams are subject to the language test requirement. The Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) is a standardised method used by the Canadian government to assess candidate’s language proficiency. While some program only requires a CLB level of 4, others demand a CLB level of 7. The validity of the language test lasts for 2 years.

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Top 5 Key Questions to Ask Before Hiring Canadian Immigration Consultants

Working with an immigration consultant or lawyer is an excellent alternative if you want professional advice on your application. That is why choosing a consultant who has been recommended to you by a trustworthy source is one of the best methods to avoid getting scammed. You can, however, take further measures to prevent fraud. Thus, by asking the following questions to any Canadian immigration consultant or lawyer you are thinking about hiring is one strategy we highly advise.

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