What option available to skip English test mandatory for Canadian citizenship.

[PAKALI1975]

Hi,
My sister come Canada in 2016 through federal skill worker category, apply for citizenship with her family, she has 2 kids. He did English test done and she qualify.

Her husband is facing problem that her husband twice a time appeared for English test but not success, now he is very frustrated, he is 40year old.

Can any body please advise is there any option that her husband can save from English test and eligible for citizenship application? What option available for her husband to skip English test mandatory for Canadian citizenship.
Thanks in Advance for all respected Members!

 

[rajkamalmohanram]

Hi,
My sister come Canada in 2016 through federal skill worker category, apply for citizenship with her family, she has 2 kids. He did English test done and she qualify.

Her husband is facing problem that her husband twice a time appeared for English test but not success, now he is very frustrated, he is 40year old.

Can any body please advise is there any option that her husband can save from English test and eligible for citizenship application? What option available for her husband to skip English test mandatory for Canadian citizenship.
Thanks in Advance for all respected Members!

NO. Anyone who is applying for grant of citizenship between ages 18 and 54 MUST submit English or French language proof (unless there are valid medical reasons as to why the applicant can't produce such proof).

See what can be submitted on the IRCC website.

It can be hard, especially if the applicant doesn't have any exposure to English whatsoever. Instead of directly trying to take the English test just for the sake of passing it, a better solution would be to attend English classes and learn the language.

Please note that he also has to take the citizenship test as a part of the citizenship grant process and this test can be taken only in English or French. So, he should know enough English in order to study for the test and pass it.

Submitting language proof is only the beginning. Citizenship test comes next. Also, there might be an interview scheduled for citizenship grant applicants. Though not directly asked, officers can monitor how well the applicant communicates and listens in either English or French.

I would strongly recommend that you advise him to take English classes and make an honest attempt at learning the language rather than just trying to pass the test.

In case he is NOT able to get a grasp on the language and/or not interested in learning the language, it is recommended that he DOES NOT apply for citizenship at this time. Your sister and the kids can go ahead and apply and they can become citizens. Her husband can remain a permanent resident and then become a citizen after 54 years of age when there is no requirement to submit language proof OR write the citizenship test.

 

[bellaluna]

Apply in 14 years

Seriously, the language requirements for citizenship is much lower than PR.

 

[limhockkiong]

Does meeting the English language requirement during the PR application stage not mean the language proficiency is met?

When applying for citizenship, the applicant will still have to repeat another English language proficiency test even though s/he has shown proficiency previously during the PR application?

 

[bellaluna]

Does meeting the English language requirement during the PR application stage not mean the language proficiency is met?

When applying for citizenship, the applicant will still have to repeat another English language proficiency test even though s/he has shown proficiency previously during the PR application?

No, that is not the case at all. You’re missing the fact there are different ways to become a PR, (spousal/family sponsorship, for example), which do NOT require proof of language profiency on application. Or that spouses and minor dependents of FSW applicants are not required to submit language tests either, which may have been OP’s sister’s case.

Therefore, if one did not supply language proof at PR, they will have to provide proof of other language profiency for citizenship. The requirement is only CLB 4 for speaking and listening. For minors, it is easy: simple proof they’re attending school in Canada. For elder applicants, it may be more challenging. But there are free if not cheap programs to learn and test this within Canada.

 

[arsal385]

The language and residency requirements for Canadian citizenship are the most lenient than any other english speaking country.