IELTS Points

[dyno]

HI, I want to apply for FSW Visa in May 2013, My IELTS Score overall is 6.5.
Listening : 6.5
Writing: 6.5
Reading: 6
Speaking :6.5

How many points do I get for IELTS ability and can I apply for FSW if i get 67 points eventhough i don't score 7 in each band ?
please advice me .

 

[13nitinsharma]

HI, I want to apply for FSW Visa in May 2013, My IELTS Score overall is 6.5.
Listening : 6.5
Writing: 6.5
Reading: 6
Speaking :6.5

How many points do I get for IELTS ability and can I apply for FSW if i get 67 points eventhough i don't score 7 in each band ?
please advice me .

Listening - 5 points
Writing - 5 points
Reading - 4 points
Speaking - 5 points

Total points earned - 19 points

If your overall point calculation matches with 67+, you dont need to worry and you're eligible to apply

 

[HoneyBadger]

I thought with the new system, CIC will be implementing the IELTS minimum requirements for all the FSW candidates. From one of the sites (this forum isnt allowing me to post links, but you can definitely google it) its mentioned that, as one of the major changes to new FSW program "Making language the most important selection factor by establishing new minimum official language thresholds and increasing points for language".
Also on another site (ciscimmigrant), it breaks down the structure of point system for IELTS.
The IELTS equivalent to CLB 8 is 7.5, 6.5, 6.5 and 6.5 on Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking.

Of course I am also waiting for a final guidelines from CIC regarding the new FSW program, but just wanted to give my two cents and apology i could post links as its not allowing me too.

 

[13nitinsharma]

I thought with the new system, CIC will be implementing the IELTS minimum requirements for all the FSW candidates. From one of the sites (this forum isnt allowing me to post links, but you can definitely google it) its mentioned that, as one of the major changes to new FSW program "Making language the most important selection factor by establishing new minimum official language thresholds and increasing points for language".
Also on another site (ciscimmigrant), it breaks down the structure of point system for IELTS.
The IELTS equivalent to CLB 8 is 7.5, 6.5, 6.5 and 6.5 on Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking.

Of course I am also waiting for a final guidelines from CIC regarding the new FSW program, but just wanted to give my two cents and apology i could post links as its not allowing me too.

as you said about ciscimmigrant, i just got a chance to go through with their website (http://www.cicsimmigration.co/immi/fsw/), the info is outdated. there is as such nothig mention which gives you a fair idea abt CLB. i would request you to give the website from whee u refer the above conclusion. Thanks

 

[HoneyBadger]

i also found this.


http://www.cicsimmigration.com/language-requirements-revised-federal-skilled-worker-program-released/

This is an immigration consulting firm and posted on Oct 12, 2012.

 

[13nitinsharma]

i also found this.


http://www.cicsimmigration.com/language-requirements-revised-federal-skilled-worker-program-released/

This is an immigration consulting firm and posted on Oct 12, 2012.

bro, i checked this link and there is no difference between the very 1st link which i shared(newsroot) and this one. Information related to IELTS are same and points as well. So where is the confusion?

 

[HoneyBadger]

i misread your post above regarding the added points for the IELTS. We are all set actually.

 

[dyno]

Listening - 5 points
Writing - 5 points
Reading - 4 points
Speaking - 5 points

Total points earned - 19 points

If your overall point calculation matches with 67+, you dont need to worry and you're eligible to apply

Thank you for your response, respect and happy new year.


I heard that the FSW applications are being accepted from this month January 2013, or is it postponed till May 2013. i tried to put down some links which really confused me but its not allowing me to do so.


please advice,,

 

[HoneyBadger]

Federal Skilled Trade Worker Program (FSTW) is what opened in January which are based on different occupation list.
Please see the link for more detail :

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/department/media/releases/2013/2013-01-02.asp

This criteria has its own occupation list as well as set quota.

 

[dyno]

Thank you my friend,

And how long do we need to show the funds for ,is it for 3 months or 1 months for FSW?

 

[HoneyBadger]

Just to be on the safe side, I would suggest showing funds for at least 6 months prior.
Initially, a bank certificate should be sufficient that verifies that you have x amount of money in your bank account when sending the application packet to CIC.
However, CIC might as you to submit bank statement of past six months. In some cases I have read CIC asking applicants for a year prior statement and on some cases as early as 6 months.

 

[problem]

HI, I want to apply for FSW Visa in May 2013, My IELTS Score overall is 6.0
Listening : 5.5
Writing: 5.5
Reading: 5.5
Speaking :7

How many points do I get for IELTS ability and can I apply for FSW if i get 67 points or do i need to take the test again to improve my score if this points is not enough?
please advice me .

 

[dan84]

You must get at least 6.0 on all abilities (CLB 7) for 16 points.
Sources:
New rules:
gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p1/2012/2012-08-18/html/reg2-eng.html
Conversion tables:
cicnews.com/2012/12/proving-language-proficiency-canadian-immigration-2013-122157.html
cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/trades/language-testing.asp

HI, I want to apply for FSW Visa in May 2013, My IELTS Score overall is 6.0
Listening : 5.5
Writing: 5.5
Reading: 5.5
Speaking :7

How many points do I get for IELTS ability and can I apply for FSW if i get 67 points or do i need to take the test again to improve my score if this points is not enough?
please advice me .