No IELTS score, how long is allowed to complement it?
Aug 15th 2004, 4:31 am
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No IELTS score, how long is allowed to add it in?
I must submit my application by end of this month as my age will reach 29 at that time.
In order to get the English language score, I have the support document indicate that my postgraduate instruction is in English. But I think it is not sufficiant, IELTS is still required.
However I haven't taken IELTS exam yet, and I need about 3 months to prepare for it. I wonder how long will the immigration ask for it from the receiving time? And how long is allowed for submittion from the asking.
Pls advise, thanks!
In order to get the English language score, I have the support document indicate that my postgraduate instruction is in English. But I think it is not sufficiant, IELTS is still required.
However I haven't taken IELTS exam yet, and I need about 3 months to prepare for it. I wonder how long will the immigration ask for it from the receiving time? And how long is allowed for submittion from the asking.
Pls advise, thanks!
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Aug 15th 2004, 6:51 am
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Re: No IELTS score, how long is allowed to complement it?
Originally Posted by lyrabbit
I must submit my application by end of this month as my age will reach 29 at that time.
In order to get the English language score, I have the support document indicate that my postgraduate instruction is in English. But I think it is not sufficiant, IELTS is still required.
However I haven't taken IELTS exam yet, and I need about 3 months to prepare for it. I wonder how long will the immigration ask for it from the receiving time? And how long is allowed for submittion from the asking.
Pls advise, thanks!
In order to get the English language score, I have the support document indicate that my postgraduate instruction is in English. But I think it is not sufficiant, IELTS is still required.
However I haven't taken IELTS exam yet, and I need about 3 months to prepare for it. I wonder how long will the immigration ask for it from the receiving time? And how long is allowed for submittion from the asking.
Pls advise, thanks!
Aug 15th 2004, 9:33 am
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Re: No IELTS score, how long is allowed to complement it?
Originally Posted by myvkee
In my case- I lodged my application first and sent my IELTS after 2 months. In my opinion you must file the application before you cross 29 and lose 5 points. IELTS score can be sent after 3 months (as in your case).
Other comments from experts?
Aug 15th 2004, 1:12 pm
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Re: No IELTS score, how long is allowed to complement it?
Any more advise? Appreciate your reply!
Aug 16th 2004, 12:14 am
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Re: No IELTS score, how long is allowed to complement it?
Originally Posted by lyrabbit
I must submit my application by end of this month as my age will reach 29 at that time.
Aug 16th 2004, 12:48 am
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Re: No IELTS score, how long is allowed to complement it?
Originally Posted by Hans de Visser
Don't worry, you'll still get 30 points for age when you're 29. It's not until you turn 30 that you'll lose 5 points.
Aug 16th 2004, 10:15 am
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Re: No IELTS score, how long is allowed to add it in?
Originally Posted by lyrabbit
I must submit my application by end of this month as my age will reach 29 at that time.
In order to get the English language score, I have the support document indicate that my postgraduate instruction is in English. But I think it is not sufficiant, IELTS is still required.
However I haven't taken IELTS exam yet, and I need about 3 months to prepare for it. I wonder how long will the immigration ask for it from the receiving time? And how long is allowed for submittion from the asking.
Pls advise, thanks!
In order to get the English language score, I have the support document indicate that my postgraduate instruction is in English. But I think it is not sufficiant, IELTS is still required.
However I haven't taken IELTS exam yet, and I need about 3 months to prepare for it. I wonder how long will the immigration ask for it from the receiving time? And how long is allowed for submittion from the asking.
Pls advise, thanks!
Aug 16th 2004, 10:59 am
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Re: No IELTS score, how long is allowed to add it in?
Originally Posted by Prince1975
I think you have the time untill you reach your 30th birthday. (Pls confrim with experts) So do your IELTS first and then send 47sk, coz nowadays DIMIA need to finish the processing within 1~2 months.
But my skill asessment will also expired by the end of this month. My postgraduate instruction is in English, do you think I can get 15 points upon it? Thanks!
Aug 16th 2004, 6:21 pm
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Re: No IELTS score, how long is allowed to add it in?
Originally Posted by lyrabbit
I must submit my application by end of this month as my age will reach 29 at that time.
In order to get the English language score, I have the support document indicate that my postgraduate instruction is in English. But I think it is not sufficiant, IELTS is still required.
However I haven't taken IELTS exam yet, and I need about 3 months to prepare for it. I wonder how long will the immigration ask for it from the receiving time? And how long is allowed for submittion from the asking.
Pls advise, thanks!
In order to get the English language score, I have the support document indicate that my postgraduate instruction is in English. But I think it is not sufficiant, IELTS is still required.
However I haven't taken IELTS exam yet, and I need about 3 months to prepare for it. I wonder how long will the immigration ask for it from the receiving time? And how long is allowed for submittion from the asking.
Pls advise, thanks!
When they sent me the letter asking for the medicals and police clearance certificate, they also asked me to take my IELTS test. They gave me 49 days to reply, counted from their sending date, or at least to send proof that I took action on the IELTS matter, e.g. a receipt to show that I am booked for a test in the near future. So I registered for a IELTS test and I sent them the receipt showing that I paid and that I was booked for the test. Two months after I took the test, I received the visa.
Good luck!
Gabriel
Aug 17th 2004, 12:47 am
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Re: No IELTS score, how long is allowed to add it in?
Originally Posted by Gabriel
I didn't submit my IELTS test when I sent the application. I had an Australian Translator Certificate, which I thought was enough to prove my English language competence and I also claimed 20 points for it.
When they sent me the letter asking for the medicals and police clearance certificate, they also asked me to take my IELTS test. They gave me 49 days to reply, counted from their sending date, or at least to send proof that I took action on the IELTS matter, e.g. a receipt to show that I am booked for a test in the near future. So I registered for a IELTS test and I sent them the receipt showing that I paid and that I was booked for the test. Two months after I took the test, I received the visa.
Good luck!
Gabriel
When they sent me the letter asking for the medicals and police clearance certificate, they also asked me to take my IELTS test. They gave me 49 days to reply, counted from their sending date, or at least to send proof that I took action on the IELTS matter, e.g. a receipt to show that I am booked for a test in the near future. So I registered for a IELTS test and I sent them the receipt showing that I paid and that I was booked for the test. Two months after I took the test, I received the visa.
Good luck!
Gabriel
Your reply is really valuable. It released me a lot. Thanks very much!
