Canada Permanent Residence Comprehensive Ranking System
As restrictions put in place to protect the public during the COVID-19 pandemic begin to loosen, foreign nationals may now have greater access to language testing centres.
Most applications for Canadian immigration require foreign nationals to provide language test results. In order to obtain permanent residency in Canada, you must show that you are proficient in English or French.
The following language tests are admissible for Canadian immigration applications
In Canada, IELTS tests are currently available in British Columbia (BC), Alberta, and Manitoba.
Ontario has announced plans to continue to push for the reopening of businesses, which could include language testing centres.
Want to begin the Canadian immigration process but don’t know where to start? Canadim offers an easy-to-use Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) calculator, giving you an idea of the ranking score that would be assigned to your unique immigration profile in the Federal Express Entry pool. Keep in mind that with a high score on your language test, you could easily boost your CRS score.
As the spread of COVID-19 continues, we encourage you to think about the future and do what you can to work towards your Canadian immigration goals today!
If you’re interested in learning more about your Canadian immigration options at this time, fill out our free assessment and a member of our team will be in touch to discuss your next steps.
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