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  1. What IELTS General Training reading score is needed to meet CLB 7 for immigration?

    Answer: 6.0

    An IELTS GT reading score of 6.0 corresponds to CLB 7.

  2. Which Canadian immigration program accepts the lowest CLB level for eligibility?

    Answer: Canadian Experience Class (CLB 5 for NOC B)

    The Canadian Experience Class accepts CLB 5 for NOC TEER 2/3 occupations, among the lowest for federal economic programs.

  3. How does CELPIP-General compare to IELTS for CLB equivalency?

    Answer: CELPIP scores map directly to CLB levels one-to-one

    CELPIP-General scores map directly to CLB levels — a CELPIP score of 7 equals CLB 7.

  4. What is the maximum number of CRS points available for first official language proficiency under Express Entry?

    Answer: 136 points

    Up to 136 CRS points are available for first official language proficiency with CLB 10+ in all four skills.

  5. What is the validity period for IELTS and CELPIP results for Canadian immigration?

    Answer: Both are valid for 2 years from the test date

    Both IELTS and CELPIP results are valid for 2 years from the test date for immigration applications.

  6. A candidate has IELTS scores of L:8.0 R:7.0 W:7.0 S:7.0. What are the corresponding CLB levels?

    Answer: CLB 10, 9, 9, 9

    Using IRCC's chart: Listening 8.0 = CLB 10, Reading 7.0 = CLB 9, Writing 7.0 = CLB 9, Speaking 7.0 = CLB 9.

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