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COMPARISON OF AUSTRALIAN AND CANADIAN SKILLED WORKER IMMIGRATION PROGRAMS   LANGUAGE POINTS COMPARISON The following comparison will be of assistance in understanding as to how language points are allocated in Australian and Canadian Skilled Worker program.   Australian Points Allocation in Language Factor: You can receive up to 20 points based on your English language ability. If you want to receive points for proficient or superior ability, you must complete an English language test. This is usually the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) test. There are two IELTS tests—an academic test and a general training test. You need to take only the general test unless otherwise advised by your skills assessing authority. If you are a health practitioner, you can also provide results from an Occupational English Test (OET) as evidence of your English language ability. If your test results expire while your Expression of Interest ...

One of the most significant changes introduced recently by Australian Department of Immigration is the introduction of an additional step in processing of skilled migrants applications called the Expression of Interest (EOI). If you want to migrate to Australia as a skilled migrant and you have the skills Australia needs you may need to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI). This change is applicable from 1 July 2012 if you are interested in following visas: Skilled – Independent (Permanent) Skilled – Nominated (Permanent) Skilled – Regional Nominated or Sponsored (Provisional) Business Talent (Permanent) Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional) Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) Regional Sponsored Scheme (RSMS) Temporary Business (Long Stay) The good thing is that you can express interest in a range of skilled migration visas in one EOI. What is an Expression of Interest (EOI) An EOI is not a visa application, it is an indication that you would lik...