he assessment of an individual under the Skilled Worker Class is by way of a point system. There are
6 selection factors for which an applicant must obtain 67 points in order to be
successful. Ideal applicants are university educated, possess a minimum of two
plus year related work experience and a working knowledge of English or French.
Immigration Regulations stipulates the following 6
factors and associated maximum points as follows:
Factor One: Education
Maximum 25
You have a Master’s Degree or Ph.D. and at least 17 years of full-time or full-time equivalent study. 25
You have two or more university degrees at the bachelor’s level and at least 15 years of full-time or full-time equivalent study. 22
You have a three-year diploma, trade certificate or apprenticeship and at least 15 years of full-time or full-time equivalent study. 22
You have a university degree of two years or more at the bachelor’s level and at least 14 years of full-time or full-time equivalent study. 20
You have a two-year diploma, trade certificate or apprenticeship and at least 14 years of full-time or full-time equivalent study. 20
You have a one-year university degree at the bachelor’s level and at least 13 years of full-time or full-time equivalent study. 15
You have a one-year diploma, trade certificate or apprenticeship and at least 13 years of full-time or full-time equivalent study. 15
You have a one-year diploma, trade certificate or apprenticeship and at least 12 years of full-time or full-time equivalent study. 12
You completed high school. 5
Factor Two: Official Languages
Maximum 24
1st Official Language High proficiency (per ability)
4
Moderate proficiency (per ability) 2
Basic proficiency (per ability) 1 to maximum of 2
No proficiency 0
Possible maximum (all 4 abilities) 16
2nd Official Language High proficiency (per ability)
2
Moderate proficiency (per ability) 2
Basic proficiency (per ability) 1 to maximum of 2
No proficiency 0
Possible maximum (all 4 abilities) 8
Factor Three: Experience
Maximum 21
1 year 15
2 years 17
3 years 19
4 years 21
Factor Four: Age
Maximum 10
21 to 49 years at time of application 10
Less 2 points for each year over 49 or under 21 Factor Five: Arranged Employment In Canada
Maximum 10
You have a permanent job offer that has been confirmed by Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC). 10
You are applying from within Canada and have a temporary work permit that was: issued after receipt of a confirmation of your job offer from HRSDC; or
10
you have a temporary work permit that was exempted from the requirement of a confirmed job offer from HRSDC on the basis of an international agreement (e.g., NAFTA), a significant benefit to Canada (e.g., intra-company transfer) or public policy on Canada’s academic or economic competitiveness (e.g., post-graduate work). 10
Factor Six: Adaptability
Maximum 10
Spouse’s or common-law partner’s education 3 - 5
Minimum one year full-time authorized work in Canada 5
Minimum two years full-time authorized post-secondary study in Canada 5
Have received points under the Arranged Employment in Canada factor 5
Family relationship in Canada 5
Total
Maximum 100
Pass Mark 67
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