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barr22

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Nov 22, 2012
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hi,
Im going to apply for CEC soon, just wondering do i need a police verification still? ive been here since 2011. and do i need to take the language exam even though my first speaking language is english?
any information would be helpful.

cheers.
 

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barr22 said:
hi,
Im going to apply for CEC soon, just wondering do i need a police verification still? ive been here since 2011. and do i need to take the language exam even though my first speaking language is english?
any information would be helpful.

cheers.
Did u try searching this forum before asking the question. Use Search if you couldnot get it me know
 

jes_ON

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Read the application instructions here, all your questions are answered -
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/cec/apply-how.asp

Also see the FAQs page -
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/results-by-topic.asp?st=6.1
 

nov1061

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barr22 said:
hi,
Im going to apply for CEC soon, just wondering do i need a police verification still? ive been here since 2011. and do i need to take the language exam even though my first speaking language is english?
any information would be helpful.

cheers.
Yes, you need a police clearance.
Yes, you need to take a language test (even if you're English native speaker).
Yes, start with searching and reading of the stuff the guys above me have recommended you.
Good luck.