I received the same stiupped request from CIO about GT IELTS exam,The same e-mail of Khai.
This is forwarded email from CIO stating that i need to pass a General Training test report of my IELTS. Here's the content of the letter:
Dear ALSHAMI MOHAMED:
This refers to your application for permanent residence to Canada which was received at this office on 05 OCT 2010.
At the initial assessment of your application, we have determined that you have included an Academic IELTS test result with your application. However, only the General Training IELTS test results are acceptable for immigration to Canada. For additional information, please check our website at: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/skilled/language-testing.asp
In order to continue the assessment of your applications, you must submit the following document:
•IELTS test original results – GENERAL TRAINING option (not Academic option)
You have 120 days from the date of this letter to submit an original “General Training” IELTS test result. Your application will be assessed based on the information submitted.
Failure to submit the General Training IELTS test result within the next 120 days may result in your application being refused.
Please send a copy of this letter with the General language test result, to:
Regular mail: Courier:
ATTN: IELTS Results ATTN: IELTS Results
Citizenship and Immigration Canada Citizenship and Immigration Canada
Federal Skilled Worker Federal Skilled Worker
Centralized Intake Office Centralized Intake Office
PO BOX 7500 196 George Street
Sydney, NS Sydney, NS
B1P 0A9 B1P 1J3
Canada Canada
Thank you for your interest in Canada.
JR
Service Delivery Agent
Citizenship and Immigration
Federal Skilled Worker Centralized Intake Office
Sydney, Nova Scotia
Although that my consultant has been confirmed to me last july that Academic IELTS will be acceptable.But now Im very angry and confused about the big mistake for my constaltant advise.

:'( :'( :'(
Whats your advises.