For FSW category IELTS 'General' is required. Also new rules will be out by this month end, hopefully CIC will revise the IELTS Band <-> Point system for each NOC that they will declare.
Also its not overall but Bands in each module matters.
Still wait for some expert comments.
Dear Friends,
I have scored 7 bands in IELTS academics. Just want to confirm that if this IELTS score can serve the purpose while filing for the immigration under skilled worker program. My score is valid until dec-2012.