I can't lol. I have 21 days to complete the test starting from December 1st.
In any case, I won't do it right away, I haven't studied in a while! I wanna make sure I'm 100% comfortable with the test since it says on the website that if we do not pass the test the first time, they'll contact us to schedule a retest in person. So failing would delay the process again.
Thanks. Where is the requirement to be in Canada specified? Is it in the email which gets sent out to selected candidates? I haven't been invited yet so don't have access to the invitation email.
It may not be as bad as it seems. With online testing, they can get a massive number of tests done. And if they follow up with an online interview, they can not only invite more candidates but also get to them more quickly (no scheduling, no fire safety person limits etc.)
I don't think having the interview merged with the oath is likely. If I am not wrong, there are usually some final checks between the interview and the oath. Also, it would simply be awkward if you failed the interview and had to be kicked out of the call. Nonetheless, the first reason is the more likely one.
Thanks. Where is the requirement to be in Canada specified? Is it in the email which gets sent out to selected candidates? I haven't been invited yet so don't have access to the invitation email.
Just read through all the documentation that IRCC has made available on their website for online testing.
Yes, it took them a while to develop and implement the solution but I am impressed. Perhaps it is because of my experience in developing adult eLearning content which makes me appreciate it.
Yes, people are frustrated. It may be a slow rollout as they'll be closely watching how it plays out, but to me, it looks like this is a robust solution. I can totally see them dropping in person testing even after pandemic ends, and just keep it for second attempts or people with special needs (just my guess).
Yeah it seems like an easy workaround for it. I wonder why the rule even exists - especially given how much thought they have put into the exam.
Some examples of the thought they have put in are the following: the grid vs list view, the marking an uncertain question, not being allowed to mark it uncertain if you haven't answered the question (to avoid mistakingly missing to answer a question), automatically submitting all your answers when time runs out and even the instant score upon submission.
I can't wrap my head around why one needs to be in Canada for the test - and how they expected to even enforce such a rule.
Thanks. Where is the requirement to be in Canada specified? Is it in the email which gets sent out to selected candidates? I haven't been invited yet so don't have access to the invitation email.
Just read through all the documentation that IRCC has made available on their website for online testing.
Yes, it took them a while to develop and implement the solution but I am impressed. Perhaps it is because of my experience in developing adult eLearning content which makes me appreciate it.
Yes, people are frustrated. It may be a slow rollout as they'll be closely watching how it plays out, but to me, it looks like this is a robust solution. I can totally see them dropping in person testing even after pandemic ends, and just keep it for second attempts or people with special needs (just my guess).
Yes, I agree, their solution is very, very robust. I am super impressed to be honest. Sure the turnaround time leaves much to be desired, but the overall end product is wonderful. Hell, some of the professional exams I have taken aren't so robust and their whole private business model is just about that.
The test is looking like a long-term solution which is comforting.
