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Archived: June 2, 2025 3:07:45 PM
From: |mmigration Representatives / Représentants immigration (IRCC)
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Good day,
Thank you for contacting the Immigration Representatives Mailbox
Please note that this mailbox is intended for general guidance and does not provide responses to case-specific
inquiries but have provided the following information as guidance. If you have case specific questions about a file,
you are encouraged to submit the IRCC Web form.
Please see our response to your question.
QUESTION:
[hope you are doing well. | am reaching out to seek clarification regarding the eligibility of the IELTS one-skill retake option for
the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) application.
I understand that for Express Entry (EE) applications, the one-skill retake IELTS option is not currently accepted. However, I
would like to confirm whether this policy also applies to PGWP applications
Could you kindly provide guidance on whether an [ELTS test with a one-skill retake is considered valid for PGWP eligibility?
‘Your assistance in clarifying this matter would be greatly appreciated.
The question has arisen due to the need for clear guidance on handling PGWP work permit applications with new changes of
having proof of language ability. This clarification will help advise clients accurately and ensure they comply with IRCC policies.
RESPONSE:
Language test results must be valid from the last two years. For details please see: Work in Canada afier you graduate : How to
find your language level based on your test results - Canada.ca
Ifthe student has one-skill retake, we recommend they include all documents they consider relevant to demonstrate how they
meet the language requirements.
We hope this information is of assistance.
Thank you kindly,
[requester]
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\sb3601 hope you are doing well. I am reaching out to seek clarification regarding the eligibility of the IELTS one-skill retake
option for the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) application.
L understand that for Express Entry (EE) applications, the one-skill retake IELTS option is not currently accepted. However,
would like to confirm whether this policy also applies to PGWP applications.
Could you kindly provide guidance on whether an IELTS test with a one-skill retake is considered valid for PGWP eligibility?
‘Your assistance in clarifying this matter would be greatly appreciated.
The question has arisen due to the need for clear guidance on handling PGWP work permit applications with new changes of
having proof of language ability. This clarification will help advise clients accurately and ensure they comply with IRC policies.
Thank you for your attention to this matter. We are excited to hear back from you soon.
Best regards,