Re-testing

Appendix F – Re-testing The Procedure / Re-testing Policy Segregating first-time testers from those taking a re-test would enhance the accuracy of test performance reports. Therefore, local offices would schedule and hold re-testing sessions as separate events. Local offices can prescribe tests and re-tests for applicants if the applicants: Are clearly prohibited Have not met
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Caregiver Program Delays Frustrate Families Searching for Foreign Nannies (Audio)

According to applicants, changes to a federal program to help Canadians hire foreign workers as nannies means families are now dealing with unexplained delays and confusion. Last year, Citizenship and Immigration Canada implemented changes designed to encourage more Canadian applicants for the job, while onetime Immigration Minister Jason Kenney argued the old program had “mutated”
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Minimum Education Requirement

The Minimum Education Requirement (for Applications Received on or after May 04, 2013) The authorities have prescribed certain educational requirements that applicants would need to meet. To meet these requirements, applicants would need to: Submit their completed Canadian educational credentials or, Submit their completed foreign educational credentials and the Equivalency Assessment (ECA) report issued by
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The French Language Testing Agencies

The French Language Testing Agencies The Paris Chamber of Commerce and Industry administers the Test d’évaluation de Français (TEF). It is worth noting that for meeting the requirements prescribed by Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC), applicants would need to submit results for the following Test d’évaluation de Français (TEF) modules: Compréhension écrite (reading) Compréhension orale
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The Settlement Funds

The Settlement Funds It is worth noting that settlement funds do not form a part of the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) – refer to Appendix C. However, these funds do pertain to the program requirements specified for the following programs: The Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP) and, The Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) Therefore, the
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Changes to Family Composition

The Changes to Family Composition The officers would need to examine all family members when they assess the electronic Application for Permanent Residence (e-APR). This would be applicable to all accompany and non-accompanying family members. It is worth noting that the addition of family members to the application could take place at any time during
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Ottawa’s New Express Entry Immigration System Slow Off the Mark

Less than half of immigrants to Canada this year will be selected through the new Express Entry system introduced by the Conservative government, which promised to match skilled, economic migrants with employers’ needs. Under Express Entry, over 6,850 prospective immigrants have been invited to apply for permanent residency. However, Citizenship and Immigration Canada says a
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The Requirement of Maintaining the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) Score

The Requirement of Maintaining the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) Score A10.3 (1) (h) provides certain authorities to the Ministerial Instructions (refer to Appendix A) that determine the basis on which the ranking of Express Entry candidates takes place. Applicants would need to maintain the qualifications that resulted in giving them a spot in the top
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Express Entry – Assessing an e-Application on A11.2

This document contains policy, procedures and guidance used by Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) staff. Stakeholders would be able to refer to this by visiting the website of Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC). Situations could arise where processing offices will come across: Trends of concern or, Trends that could serve to inform policy and procedures
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The Alternative Application Process for Persons with Disabilities

Section C – The Alternative Application Process for Persons with Disabilities The authorities are cognisant of the fact that some foreign nationals could have a physical or mental disability. This disability could prevent these foreign nationals from: Creating Express Entry profiles through their MyCIC accounts Submitting Applications for Permanent Residence (APR) or, Registering with Employment
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