SKILLED POINT SYSTEM
Selection criteria for federal skilled workers Age Max 10
21 - 49 at the time of applying 10
Deduct 2 points for each year under 21 or over 49
Education Max 25
Doctorate & Master's degrees and total of 17 years of full-time study 25
Two or more Bachelor's degrees or a 3-year trade certificate or apprenticeship and total of 15 years of full-time study (Master's degree and 16 years of education) 22
Bachelor's degree or diploma, trade certificate or apprenticeship requiring 2 years full-time studies and total of 14 years of full-time study/training 20
Diploma, trade certificate or apprenticeship requiring 1 year full-time studies and total of 13 years of full-time study/training 15
Diploma, trade certificate or apprenticeship requiring 1 year full-time studies and total of 12 years of study/training 12
High school certificate 5
Language skills Max 24
High proficiency in the first language per ability (reading, writing, speaking, understanding) 4 up to total of 16
Moderate proficiency 2 up to total of 8
Basic proficiency 1 to max. of 2
No knowledge 0
High proficiency in the second language per ability (reading, writing, speaking, understanding) 2 up to total of 8
Moderate proficiency 2 up to total of 8
Basic proficiency 1 to max. of 2
No knowledge 0
Professional experience Max 21
One year of recent skilled work experience 15
Two years of recent skilled work experience 17
Three years of recent skilled work experience 19
Four years of recent skilled work experience 21
Arranged employment offer approved by HRSDC 10
Adaptability Max 10
Spouse's or common-law partner's education
Master's degree, PHD and 17 years of formal education 5
Bachelor's degree or 2- or 3-year trade certificate or apprenticeship and 14 or 15 years of formal education 4
1-year diploma or trade certificate or apprenticeship and 12 or 13 years of formal studies 3
Minimum one-year full-time authorized work in Canada 5
Minimum two years full time post-secondary study in Canada 5
Offer of employment in Canada 5
Close family members living in Canada (parents, siblings, children, aunt and uncle 5
Total 100
Pass mark 67
Do you need more Points?
If you get your assessment back and it says that you don’t have enough points, there are several things that you could consider.
Sometimes, all you have to do is to improve English and/or French language skills. If you did not include language test results, our assessment is based only on your own interpretation of your skills and does not reflect the reality. If you cannot judge for yourself, we suggest that you register for the test and find out where you stand.
For English test, click here: www.ielts.org
For French test, click here: http://www.fda.ccip.fr/default.asp?metaid=4
If you have only secondary education, chances are that you will not have enough points. In that case, you may need an offer of employment from Canadian company, either to get a temporary work permit or to support your permanent residence. Your chances of getting employment offer will depend on your occupation and experience. Not every occupation is in demand in Canada and not every employer will get his offer of employment approved by Service Canada (former Human Resources and Skills Development Canada – HRSDC).
You may have close relatives in Canada (brother, sister, parents, aunt, uncle). If you do, you could get points under the adaptability factor.
If you or your partner studied in Canada for at least 2 years, you could get 5 points.
If you or your partner worked in Canada for at least one year, you could get 5 points
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