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The following information has come in to Migration Alliance from a RMA who is happy for us to share the news:

Dear Richard,

The matter was considered and the policy has been amended. IELTS tests will be valid for up to 3 years.

Warm regards,
Michael Thomson
Administration
Australian Institute of Medical Scientists (AIMS)
PO Box 1911
Milton QLD 4064
Australia
Phone: 61 7 3876 2988
Fascimile: 61 7 3876 2999


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Sent: Wednesday, 12 March 2014 3:15 PM
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Subject: IELTS Policy

Dear Sir Or Madam,
Have noticed in your Guidelines your policy on IELTS test is as Follows,

1. International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
A valid IELTS report form showing an overall band score of 7.0 or better (Academic or General). AIMS
considers an IELTS report to be current for two years from the date of issue.

Are you aware that DIBP have changed their Legislation to acceptance of IELTS results and that under Migration legislation since July 2012 all IELTS test are valid up to 3 years could you put this to your board member to consider a change of policy in view of fairness to potential applicants who have IELTS test results and believing they are accepted throughout Australia for up to two years., the benefits to you organisation should you come in line with the department of immigration policy change can only be an wider scope and increase in applicants for professional assessment. The only people who benefit from not changing your policy is the IELTS test body financially. As agents we feel it is an un dues expense on your potential clients. Its common sense that a person ability to speak and function at the required level once met wont decrease once they are utilising it in Australia in their profession I would like to know if there is any lodgeicsal reason your body cannot make this change as DIBP has done. DIBP recognise this and it would bring your organisation in line with government latest legislative change.
Look forward to hearing from you .

Regards

Richard E Coates
Migration Agent
Marn #0746134
Celtic Migration Services pty ltd
Ph.: 08 83966814 Mob: 0417839502 Email : This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.