| Factor |
Score |
Final |
| EDUCATION |
|
Max. 25 |
| (Canadian equivalence established by a designated third party) |
| Doctorate |
|
25 |
| Master’s or professional degree |
|
23 |
| Two or more post-secondary degrees, of which one is three years or longer |
|
22 |
| A three year or longer post-secondary degree |
|
21 |
| A two-year post-secondary diploma, trade certificate or apprenticeship |
|
19 |
| A one-year post-secondary diploma, trade certificate or apprenticeship |
|
15 |
| Secondary School Educational Credential |
|
5 |
| LANGUAGE (Abilities: Speak, Read, Write, Listen) |
|
Max. 28 |
| 1st Lang |
Very high proficiency (per ability) (CLB 9) |
|
6 |
| High proficiency (per ability) (CLB 8) |
|
5 |
| Intermediate proficiency (per ability) (CLB 7)*
*Minimum threshold required to apply |
|
4 |
| Basic or no proficiency |
|
0 |
| Possible maximum (all four abilities) |
|
24 |
| 2ndLang |
Basic proficiency or higher (per ability) |
|
1 |
| No proficiency |
|
0 |
| Possible maximum (all four abilities) |
|
4 |
| EXPERIENCE (NOC Skill Level O,A,B) |
|
Max. 15 |
| One year*
*Minimum threshold required to apply |
|
9 |
| Two to three years |
|
11 |
| Four to five years |
|
13 |
| Six years or more |
|
15 |
| AGE |
|
Max. 12 |
| 18 to 35 years |
|
12 |
| 36 years |
|
11 |
| Less one point per year until 47 years |
|
|
| ARRANGED EMPLOYMENT IN CANADA |
|
Max. 10 |
| HRSDC-confirmed permanent offer of employment |
|
10 |
| Applicants from within Canada holding a temporary work permit that is: |
- Validated by HRSDC, including sectoral confirmations
|
|
10 |
- Exempt from HRSDC validation under international agreements (e.g., NAFTA)
|
|
10 |
| ADAPTABILITY |
|
Max. 10 |
| Applicant has a minimum of 1 year skilled Work experience in Canada |
|
10 |
| Applicant has previously studied in Canada |
|
5 |
| Spouse has previously studied in Canada |
|
5 |
| Spouse has previously worked in Canada |
|
5 |
| Family relation over the age of 18 in Canada |
|
5 |
| Arranged employment |
|
5 |
| Spouse is proficient in an official language |
|
5 |
| Total |
|
100 |