I have UK masters and 3 years work experience.Do I need IELTS?

[sama0023]

I want to apply for Skill migration visa for Canada.
I am an Architect with UK masters.I have 3 years work experience from world leading Architectural firm. I have done two years PhD research as well in UK. In total I was in UK, for 6 years. During this period, I was highly involved with academia and professional field.
Do I need IELTS? For English Language certificate can I give my UK masters certificate? I have got 69% marks(merit) which was 1% less than distinction. Please help. I do not want to attend any IELTS. If I must have to attend the please let me know.
Many thanks

 

[fernendez]

Your application will not be processed without IELTS. If it were to be the old system, you could get away with it. I will recommend that you do IELTS.

 

[katyspring]

Dear Sama

As per new rule applicable to all post June 26 applicants,if your complete package sent to the CIO lacks the original IELTS TRF (which has at least 1 yr to expire ) your package will be returned to you as incomplete. General module IELTS TRF is a must for an application to be considered complete and go into process.

Of course with your English background, IELTS would be no big deal. I believe you need a week of full-time practice, and then you can sit an exam and easily score a high band.

Good Luck!

 

[sama0023]

Many thanks for the reply.!! It is really a big help.

 

[katyspring]

Many thanks for the reply.!! It is really a big help.

U R welcome dear,

Good Luck!