Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has mandated English Language Requirements in Post Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) applications from November 01, 2024. This has led to refusals in these applications.
The primary reason for the refusal is confusion among applicants on where to upload the test results as document checklist doesn’t ask this document in the IRCC account. This leads to applicants missing uploading this important document in their PGWP application and get refusal when the IRCC officers process the application.
Where To Upload The English Test Results ?
As per IRCC, applicants are advised to upload English Language Test Results in the “Client information” section of your account.
If you have applied for PGWP and missed uploading English language test results you should immediately send it via IRCC webform requesting Officer to attach your test results in your application. You can contact IRCC call center team to confirm if the test results are received by IRCC.
What Language Tests Are Accepted by IRCC for PGWP ?
IRCC accepts following test results for English :
- CELPIP-General
- IELTS General Training
- PTE Core
Eligible French language tests are :
- TEF Canada
- TCF Canada
Your test results must be less than 2 years old when you submit your application to IRCC.
What are the Language Requirements for pgwp?
The language requirements are based on your study programs. International students who graduate with Graduate Degree, Masters degree and doctoral degree programs need Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) 7 in English or Niveaux de competence linguistique canadiens (NCLC) 7 in French in all 4 language areas.
If you have graduated with any other university program you need minimum level of Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) 7 in English or Niveaux de competence linguistique canadiens (NCLC) 7 in French in all 4 language areas.
International Graduates from any other college, polytechnic or non university programs you need a minimum level of Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) 5 in English or Niveaux de competence linguistique canadiens (NCLC) 5 in French in all 4 language areas.
What To Do If Your PGWP Is Refused?
If your PGWP is refused due to no language test results submitted in application, you still have the opportunity to re apply within 180 days of completion of your studies.