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The Role of Language Proficiency in the Context of Canadian Immigration

Unveiling the Critical Role of Language Proficiency in Canada Immigration and Effective Ways to Enhance Your Language Skills for a Successful Journey<br>

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The Role of Language Proficiency in the Context of Canadian Immigration

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  1. The Importance of Language Proficiency In Canada Immigration Under the Official Languages Act of 1969, English and French, are the two official languages of Canada. All official federal government services, publications and documents of the Canadian government are performed in both English and French. While English is spoken commonly in major territories and provinces, French is the main spoken language in Quebec, along with some areas of New Brunswick, Manitoba and Ontario. Hence, to effectively communicate and settle into Canadian life, it is imperative to have language proficiency in either English or French. ADVANTAGES OF LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY

  2. There are several benefits associated with having language proficiency in either English or French in Canada. Being proficient in one of these leads to: Communication with the local people Easy access to public services Acceptance by a Canadian School& University Placement in best companies· Acquiring Canadian citizenship CANADIAN LANGUAGE BENCHMARK The acquisition of Canadian citizenship is considered as key to the integration process by the Canada Government. Since 2010, Canada had clearly defined its language proficiency requirements to encourage immigrants improve their language skills as they work towards becoming Canadian citizens.As per the latest survey, Canada has nearly 600,000 international students with half of them eager to secure a permanent residence. For a Canadian visa, international students require a Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level

  3. of a 7 (out of 12) under a provincial or federal skilled worker program, although there are many exceptions. LANGUAGE SKILLS SELECTION FACTOR To accelerate the process of Canadian citizenship, all applicants must include test results from the following organizations to support their language ability under the language skills selection factor: International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or the Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP) for the English language; Test d’évaluation de français (TEF) or Test de connaissance du français pour le Canada (TCF Canada) for the French language. HIGHEST POINTS IN CANADA IMMIGRATION

  4. Besides these organizations, no other method is accepted for supporting language abilities. At the time of Canadian permanent residence application, it is important to ensure that these language tests are not older than two years. Additionally, the applicant must be able to prove their language proficiency in all four language abilities: Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening. Those who fail to score a minimum of CLB 7 are not considered eligible to apply for the Federal Skilled Worker program. Based on your basic, moderate or high proficiency in English and French, you will be awarded 24 points in your Canada immigration process. LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY OPENS MANY DOORS While the huge emphasis on language proficiency in Canada might be discouraging for some, a key takeaway for those students with dreams of securing a Canadian visa is to consistently work on improving their language skills.It will not just open the jammed doors to their destination of Canadian residency, but also take them to the path of higher wage returns and better job opportunities in the province they plan to settle in Canada.Having adequate language proficiency enables immigrants to increases their employment probability, ease their access to better-paying jobs and succeed along the job ladder.Low levels of language skills create huge hurdles to engaging in everyday social interaction, joining in the political process and participating in the labour market.

  5. Conclusion Applying for Canadian Immigration can become difficult to pursue on your own, especially if you are unfamiliar with the constantly changing rules & regulations. To accelerate your immigration process and make the experience smoother, it is highly recommended to seek professional and experienced help before attempting to apply. If you have been looking for the best immigration consultants in Amritsar, then SkyBeat Immigration is a name to reckon with. If you are eligible for Canadian immigration and have all the relevant documents in place, then the team of highly qualified and friendly professionals at SkyBeat will help you fulfill your dream of Canadian residency.

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