2010.04.10-加拿大联邦技术移民新政-语言成绩必提交

CAPIC has received the following communiqué from Ms Heidi Smith, National Headquarters, CIC regarding a change in how language skills will be assessed to take  effect April 10, 2010.

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I am writing to inform you of an administrative change in the treatment of documents submitted as proof of language proficiency under the Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) category and Canadian Experience Class (CEC).  Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) understands that this change may affect the advice immigration representatives provide to their clients.  With this in mind, we would ask that you kindly inform your members of the following administrative change.  

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Effective April 10, 2010, visa officers will only consider the evidence of language proficiency provided at the time of application.  Currently, if a written submission does not satisfy the visa officer that the applicant has demonstrated the level of language proficiency claimed, the applicant is offered the opportunity to undergo and submit the results of a designated language test. Under the new directive, Parischance.com  visa officers will no longer offer the applicant a "second chance" to prove their language proficiency when the written evidence does not support their claim.  This will apply to all FSW and CEC Parischance.com applications received on or after the effective date.   

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This change is another improvement which supports the Action Plan for Faster Immigration.  A survey of missions abroad revealed that a substantial proportion of applicants worldwide are providing written submissions as evidence of language proficiency, and a sizeable majority of these submissions do not support the level claimed.  Offering these applicants a "second chance" not only lengthens the processing of their applications, but also adds to the overall processing burden for all FSW applications.  Consequently, removing this extra step in the process will improve processing times. www.parischance.com

I would also like to take this opportunity to remind you that the option of providing a written submission as proof of language proficiency is only recommended for those for whom English or French is a first language, as they are able to easily demonstrate a high level of proficiency.  Application kits provide guidance on the types of information that should be included.  For others, providing the results of a language test by a designated language testing agency ensures a higher degree of reliability and transparency.  FSW applicants will know from the outset how many language points will be awarded on the selection grid, and CEC applicants will know whether they meet the minimum language requirement. Parischance.com Therefore, it is strongly recommended that these applicants have language test results before application. www.parischance.com

 

　　有移民顾问认为新规定可有助加快审批程序，并确保语言审核的公平性，但有反对党人士则担心，新规定将对英语(或法语)能力不足的申请人不利。 www.parischance.com www.parischance.com 　　

针对“联邦技术劳工”及“加拿大经验”两个移民申请类别，移民部10日宣布将从下月10日起，规定申请人必须在递交申请表时，同时提交他们的英语或法语能力的证明。虽然当局今次对语言本身的要求并无改变，但该两类别的申请人日后只得一次机会来证明他们的英语或法语的能力。
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　　移民部因此鼓励母语非英语或法语的申请人，选择参加由独立评估机构进行的语文公开试(即是IELTS、CELPIP或TEF)来证明语言能力