Canada

Yes. IRCC mandates that university degree graduates must submit official language test results. This requires a minimum Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) of 7 (such as IELTS General Training Band 6.0 in all modules) to qualify for a PGWP.

Almost every country offers a post-study work visa. Major destinations offering post-study work visas include

• The UK (18 months to 3 years)
• Australia (2 to 4 years)
• Canada (up to 3 years)
• Germany (18 months)
• Ireland (1 to 2 years)
• USA (1 to 3 years OPT)

No. To practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) in most Canadian provinces, passing the NCLEX-RN is mandatory. Without it, Indian nurses can only work in non registered healthcare support roles.

There is no single IELTS minimum set by IRCC. You must meet your institution's admission and all study permit requirements.

Yes, some Canadian colleges and selected programmes accept IELTS 5.5, depending on their specific admission requirements.

Yes, some Canadian colleges and selected programmes accept IELTS 5.5, depending on their specific admission requirements.

The NNAS credential assessment process usually takes 8 to 12 months. The total time depends on how quickly your nursing school and state nursing council mail your verified documents directly to NNAS.

The NNAS credential assessment process usually takes 8 to 12 months. The total time depends on how quickly your nursing school and state nursing council mail your verified documents directly to NNAS.