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Canada is one of the world's top immigration destinations with over 200,000 new arrivals coming under the Canada immigration system every year. Deciding to immigrate to Canada is a significant step in the lives of those who pursue this dream. Canada's points score requirement was reduced from 75 to 67 points on 18 September 2003. This means a considerable increase in the number of people who meet the Canada visa requirement for the Canadian skilled worker category. The previous requirement of 75 points from 28 June 2002 meant that even most highly qualified people did not gain enough points.
Factor 1: Education - maximum 25 points
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University Degrees |
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PhD, or Master's, AND at least 17 years of full-time or full-time equivalent study |
25 |
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Two or more university degrees at the Bachelor's level AND at least 15 years of full-time or full-time equivalent study |
22 |
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A two-year university degree at the Bachelor's level AND at least 14 years of full-time or full-time equivalent study |
20 |
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A one-year university degree at the Bachelor's level AND at least 13 years of full-time or full-time equivalent study |
15 |
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Trade or Non-university Certificate or Diploma |
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A three-year diploma, trade certificate or apprenticeship AND at least 15 years of full-time or full-time equivalent study |
22 |
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A two-year diploma, trade certificate or apprenticeship AND at least 14 years of full-time or full-time equivalent study |
20 |
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A one-year diploma, trade certificate or apprenticeship AND at least 13 years of full-time or full-time equivalent study |
15 |
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A one-year diploma, trade certificate or apprenticeship AND at least 12 years of full-time or full-time equivalent study |
12 |
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Secondary School Educational Credential |
5 |
Factor 2: English and French language ability - maximum 24
If you are fluent in both official languages English and French you will be awarded 24 points. If not, you must firstly decide which language you are more fluent in. This will be your "first official language". You can gain up to 16 points for the first official language, and up to 8 points for the second official language. Your points score will be based on your ability to read, write, listen to, and speak English and French. The definition and table are below:
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Skill Level |
Criteria |
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High-proficiency |
You can communicate effectively in most community and workplace situations. You are fluent and can speak, listen, read and write the language very well. |
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Moderate proficiency |
You can communicate in this language and can make yourself understood in most situations. You speak, listen, read and write the language well. |
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Basic or no proficiency |
You have little ability in the language and have difficulty communicating in this language. |
Calculating your language points:
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Proficiency Level |
Points |
Test Result for each ability |
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Speaking |
Listening |
Reading |
Writing |
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HIGH: |
4 |
6.5-9.0 |
7.5-9.0 |
6.5-9.0 |
6.5-9.0 |
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MODERATE: |
2 |
5.5-6.0 |
5.5-7.0 |
5.0-6.0 |
5.5-6.0 |
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BASIC: |
1 |
4.0-5.0 |
4.5-5.0 |
3.5-4.5 |
4.0-5.0 |
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NO basic proficiency: |
0 |
Less than |
Less than |
Less than |
Less than |
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First Language (Maximum 16) - English |
Speak |
Listen |
Read |
Write |
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High-proficiency |
4 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
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Moderate proficiency |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
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Basic proficiency |
1 to 2 |
1 to 2 |
1 to 2 |
1 to 2 |
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No proficiency |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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Second Language (Maximum 8) - French |
Speak |
Listen |
Read |
Write |
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High-proficiency |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
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Moderate proficiency |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
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Basic proficiency |
1 to 2 |
1 to 2 |
1 to 2 |
1 to 2 |
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No proficiency |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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Total points achieved for speak + listen + read + write for both languages.
Factor 3: Work experience - maximum 21 points
These criteria affect you only if you applied on or after July 1, 2011. If your application was received before July 1, 2011, it will be processed according to the rules that were in effect at that time. The Canada immigration points system wants individuals with at least one year of full time experience in the last ten years in a management or professional or highly skilled occupation. These are listed as Skill Type O, Skill Type A or Skill Type B. You are a skilled worker if you have at least one year of experience in one or more of the following occupations:
· 0631 Restaurant and Food Service Managers
· 0811 Primary Production Managers (Except Agriculture)
· 1122 Professional Occupations in Business Services to Management (Cap reached)
· 1233 Insurance Adjusters and Claims Examiners
· 2121 Biologists and Related Scientists
· 2151 Architects
· 3111 Specialist Physicians
· 3112 General Practitioners and Family Physicians
· 3113 Dentists
· 3131 Pharmacists
· 3142 Physiotherapists
· 3152 Registered Nurses (Cap reached)
· 3215 Medical Radiation Technologists
· 3222 Dental Hygienists & Dental Therapists
· 3233 Licensed Practical Nurses
· 4151 Psychologists
· 4152 Social Workers
· 6241 Chefs
· 6242 Cooks
· 7215 Contractors and Supervisors, Carpentry Trades
· 7216 Contractors and Supervisors, Mechanic Trades
· 7241 Electricians (Except Industrial & Power System)
· 7242 Industrial Electricians
· 7251 Plumbers
· 7265 Welders & Related Machine Operators
· 7312 Heavy-Duty Equipment Mechanics
· 7371 Crane Operators
· 7372 Drillers & Blasters - Surface Mining, Quarrying & Construction
· 8222 Supervisors, Oil and Gas Drilling and Service
Once you have confirmed that you meet the above profession, you can now estimate your points score. You are granted 15 points for one year of work experience and two points for each further year up to a maximum of 21 points.
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Years of experience |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4+ |
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Points |
15 |
17 |
19 |
21 |
Factor 4: Age - maximum 10 points
Your points score is calculated based on your age on submission of the application:
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Age |
Points Score |
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16 or under |
0 |
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17 |
2 |
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18 |
4 |
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19 |
6 |
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20 |
8 |
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21-49 |
10 |
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50 |
8 |
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51 |
6 |
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52 |
4 |
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53 |
2 |
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54 and over |
0 |
Factor 5: Arranged employment (maximum 10 points)
You will gain 10 points in the Canada immigration points system if you have a job offer approved by Human Resources Development Canada (HRDC) as a job where it will be difficult to find someone to fill the vacancy from the resident labour market. You must be able to do the job, and meet the educational and, where relevant, licensing and regulatory requirements for the job.
You should note that it is the employer who applies to HRDC and not yourself. You may also gain the ten points in some circumstances if you are already in employment in Canada.
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HRDC-confirmed permanent offer of employment |
10 |
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You are in Canada holding a temporary work permit and can show the following: |
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Your employment is validated by HRDC, including sectoral confirmations |
10 |
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Your employment is exempt from HRDC validation under international agreements (e.g., NAFTA) or is of significant benefit to Canada (i.e., intra-company transferee) |
10 |
Factor 6: Adaptability (maximum 10 points)
You can receive a maximum of 10 points based on any combination of the elements listed below:
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1. Your accompanying spouse or common-law partner's level of education |
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Secondary school (high school) diploma or less |
0 |
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Completed a one or two-year post-secondary program and has at least 13 years of education |
3 |
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Completed a three-year post secondary program and has at least 15 years of education |
4 |
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Completed a three-year university degree and has at least 15 years of education |
4 |
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Completed a Master's or Ph.D. and has at least 17 years of education |
5 |
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2. You or your accompanying spouse or common-law partner has studied in Canada |
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No, or less than two years post-secondary education in Canada |
0 |
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Completed a post-secondary program of at least two years in Canada since the age of 17 |
5 |
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3. You or your accompanying spouse or common-law partner has worked in Canada |
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No, or less than one year full-time work in Canada |
0 |
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Worked full-time in Canada for at least one year |
5 |
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4. You or your accompanying spouse or common-law partner has family in Canada |
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No |
0 |
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Have a parent, grandparent, aunt, uncle, sister, brother, nephew, niece, child or grandchild who is a Canadian Citizen or permanent resident living in Canada |
5 |
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5. Arranged Employment |
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No |
0 |
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You have already received points under the Arranged Employment Factor |
5 |
You will either need to show the following levels of funds to come under the skilled worker category or have "arranged employment".
You can look up the relevant exchange rate at Currency Converter.
For a single person $10,168
For a family unit consisting of the following:
2 persons $12,659
3 persons $15,563
4 persons $18,895
5 persons $21,431
6 persons $24,170
7 persons or more $26,910
You do not have to show that you have these funds if you have arranged employment in Canada.
Please note that to be able to successfully immigrate to Canada you will have to show that you are in good health and do not have any criminal convictions.
You can add up your points score below:
You will need to gain sixty-seven points under the new selection criteria.
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Factor |
Maximum Points |
Your Score |
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1. Age |
10 |
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2. Education |
25 |
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3. Language Ability |
24 |
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4. Work experience |
21 |
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5. Arranged employment |
10 |
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6. Adaptability |
10 |
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Total: 100 |
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