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 |