IELTS Academics or General

[abidhashmat]

Subject: IELTS Questions My inquiry is related to An application in process for Canadian Permant Residence Message: Dear Sir / Madam, I applied for immigration to canada in June 2005. At that time IELTS was not mandatory. However I submitted proof of my 16.5 years education in English Languages alongwith a diploma certificate in English Language and Linguisitics. I am a Chartered Management Accoutnat and intend to add an MBA from Canada just after my immigration ( God Willing ) tehrefore I appeared in IELTS ( Academics ) in November 2007. My overall score is 7.5. Genreallt it is considered that IELTS ( Academics ) is tough as compared to IELTS ( General ). I have just been informed by one of my friend that IELTS ( Academics ) is not accepted by Immigration Department. My question - Is it like so ? If yes should I appear again in IELST ( Academics )? An immigrant who intends to study at Canada can deliver better and add value if he gets higher education from Canada. Why IELTS is not being accpted as a proof of language? Regards, Abid