Proof of Language?

[missboon]

Hello everyone!

I’m currently a PR from the states and have lived in Canada for well over the allotted time to become a citizen. I don’t have proof of language from the states and I didn’t have to take any tests when I became a PR or even show proof of language.

Do I have to now if I apply for citizenship even though I didn’t need to when applying for PR?

If I have to get proof (like taking a test to get a certificate) which test am I supposed to take? The CELPIP general or the CELPIP LS? Are both required or can it be just one?

 

[foodie69]

Hello everyone!

I’m currently a PR from the states and have lived in Canada for well over the allotted time to become a citizen. I don’t have proof of language from the states and I didn’t have to take any tests when I became a PR or even show proof of language.

Do I have to now if I apply for citizenship even though I didn’t need to when applying for PR?

If I have to get proof (like taking a test to get a certificate) which test am I supposed to take? The CELPIP general or the CELPIP LS? Are both required or can it be just one?

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/canadian-citizenship/become-canadian-citizen/eligibility/language-proof.html

 

[missboon]

I don’t have proof as I’ve stated above. No diploma or certificates. Anyone else?

 

[foodie69]

I don’t have proof as I’ve stated above. No diploma or certificates. Anyone else?

The you do IELTS or Celpip LS..

 

[canvan14]

Hello everyone!

I’m currently a PR from the states and have lived in Canada for well over the allotted time to become a citizen. I don’t have proof of language from the states and I didn’t have to take any tests when I became a PR or even show proof of language.

Do I have to now if I apply for citizenship even though I didn’t need to when applying for PR?

If I have to get proof (like taking a test to get a certificate) which test am I supposed to take? The CELPIP general or the CELPIP LS? Are both required or can it be just one?

Were you born in the US?
If not you have to get the language tests as foodie69 stated above.

 

[foodie69]

Were you born in the US?

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/canadian-citizenship/become-canadian-citizen/eligibility/language-proof.html

 

[canvan14]

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/canadian-citizenship/become-canadian-citizen/eligibility/language-proof.html

I wonder why s/he wasn't asked for the language proficiency proof during the PR application process...

 

[missboon]

I wonder why s/he wasn't asked for the language proficiency proof during the PR application process...

Yes I was born in the USA. I’m not sure why they didn’t ask for any language proof either which is why I wondered if I did indeed need to show proof of language.

Is the CELPIP- LS just listening and speaking? And should that alone be enough proof? I was confused as to whether I needed to do both CELPIP general and CELPIP LS which would be very time consuming and costly.

 

[PMM]

HI

Yes I was born in the USA. I’m not sure why they didn’t ask for any language proof either which is why I wondered if I did indeed need to show proof of language.

Is the CELPIP- LS just listening and speaking? And should that alone be enough proof? I was confused as to whether I needed to do both CELPIP general and CELPIP LS which would be very time consuming and costly.

1/ Just listening and speaking.

 

[charmainefrances]

Yes I was born in the USA. I’m not sure why they didn’t ask for any language proof either which is why I wondered if I did indeed need to show proof of language.

Is the CELPIP- LS just listening and speaking? And should that alone be enough proof? I was confused as to whether I needed to do both CELPIP general and CELPIP LS which would be very time consuming and costly.

Was your PR application under Spousal sponsorship.? if yes, that's the reason why IRCC didn't ask for proof of language. It's not a requirement.

Having said that, I am not so sure about the CELPIP LS as I didn't have that test before. Sorry. maybe other members will be able to answer your question.

 

[foodie69]

HI



1/ Just listening and speaking.

Agree!

 

[canvan14]

Since you were born in the USA, you shouldn't have any issue passing the test with flying colour
As others mentioned, just take the CELPIP-LS to satisfy the language requirement.
Hopefully, other members who are American who applied for Canadian citizenship can chime in to help you if we are missing something.