This category of immigrants includes skilled workers who are assessed
to have the education, skills and ability to successfully establish themselves
in Canada. Skilled workers are assessed on the basis of specific selection
criteria frequently changing. The selection criteria is designed to meet
Canada's demographic and labor market needs and takes into account such
factors as: age, occupation, occupational demand, work experience, education,
ability in English or French, personal suitability, relatives in Canada.
Each factor has a certain amount of points.
The current necessary number of points is 67 out of 100.
We advise potential applicants that the new law specifically provides
that positive discretion may be exercised by the immigration officer for
an application that is meritorious but does not rate the 67 points. The
properly presented professional application prepared by a reputable Canadian
immigration law firm maximizes your chances of being granted this positive
discretion.
Please note that HRDC (Human Resources Development Canada) approval is
available and can add 10 points under Arranged Employment category and
5 points under Adaptability category and we regularly help our clients
to apply for this.
Factor
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Your
Score
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Final
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EDUCATION
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Max.
25
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University Degrees
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|
|
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PhD, or Master’s, AND at least 17 years of full-time or full-time equivalent
study
|
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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
|
|
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
|
|
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
|
|
A two-year diploma, trade certificate or apprenticeship AND at least
14 years of full-time or full-time equivalent study
|
|
20
|
|
A one-year diploma, trade certificate or apprenticeship AND at least
13 years of full-time or full-time equivalent study
|
|
15
|
|
A one-year diploma, trade certificate or apprenticeship AND at least
12 years of full-time or full-time equivalent study
|
|
12
|
|
Secondary School Education Credential
|
|
5
|
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LANGUAGE (Abilities: Speak,
Read, Write, Listen)
|
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Max.
24
|
|
1st Lang. High proficiency (per ability)
|
|
4
|
|
1st Lang. Moderate proficiency (per ability)
|
|
2
|
|
1st Lang. Basic proficiency (per ability)
|
|
1 to max. of 2
|
|
1st Lang. No proficiency
|
|
0
|
|
1st Lang. Possibly maximum (all four abilities)
|
|
16
|
|
2nd Lang. High proficiency (per ability)
|
|
2
|
|
2nd Lang. Moderate proficiency (per ability)
|
|
2
|
|
2nd Lang. Basic proficiency (per ability)
|
|
1 to max. of 2
|
|
2nd Lang. No proficiency
|
|
0
|
|
2nd Lang. Possibly maximum (all four abilities)
|
|
8
|
|
EXPERIENCE (NOC Skill Level
O,A,B)
|
|
Max.
21
|
|
One year
|
|
15
|
|
Two years
|
|
17
|
|
Three years
|
|
19
|
|
Four years
|
|
21
|
AGE
|
|
Max.
10
|
|
Max. 10 points for:
|
|
21-49
|
|
Less two points of each year:
|
|
Over 49 or under 21
|
|
ARRANGED EMPLOYMENT IN CANADA
|
|
Max.
10
|
|
HRDC-confirmed permanent offer of employment
|
|
10
|
|
Applicants from within Canada holding a temporary work permit that is:
|
|
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- Validated
by HRDC, including several confirmations
|
|
10
|
- Exempt from
HRDC validation under international agreement (e.g., NAFTA) or
significant benefit (i.e., intra-company transferee)
|
|
10
|
ADAPTABILITY
|
|
Max.
10
|
|
Spouse’s or common-law partner’s education
|
|
3-5
|
|
Minimum one year of full-time authorized work in Canada
|
|
5
|
|
Minimum two years of full-time authorized post-secondary study in Canada
|
|
5
|
|
Points received under the Arranged Employment factor
|
|
5
|
|
Family relationship in Canada
|
|
5
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Total
|
|
100
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