Will a 4.5 IELTS Score Get You a Work Permit in Canada? - Case Study

05/08/2025 15 min

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🎙 Worried your IELTS score might hold you back from working or immigrating to Canada?In this episode, we explore whether a 4.5 IELTS score can still qualify you for a Canadian work permit—and what to do if you don't meet the typical language benchmarks. We also break down the Federal Court case Helmzadeh v. Canada, where a Start-up Visa applicant’s request for a substituted evaluation under IRPR 98.10 was denied—and what that means for assessing eligibility under Express Entry.You’ll also learn:✅ The minimum IELTS score required for Canadian visas✅ Specific language requirements for the Start-up Visa✅ How to demonstrate your economic potential beyond test scores✅ Strategies to strengthen your application under Canada’s immigration rules🤖 Plus: Did you know “LIA” refers to Sobirovs’ Licensed Immigration Adviser chatbot? It’s a 24/7 virtual assistant—not a human adviser—so always check the full details and limitations via the LIA disclaimer at sobirovs.com/lia-disclaimer.🌐 For personalized legal advice, make sure to speak with a regulated Canadian immigration lawyer.Visit https://www.sobirovs.com to learn more and book a consultation.

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