Education
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 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 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 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
Experience
1 year 15
2 years 17
3 years 19
4 years 21
Age
21 to 49 years at time of application 10
- Less 2 points for each year over 49 or under 21
Adaptability - Maximum - 10
Spouse’s or common-law partner’s education 3 - 5
Minimum one year full-time authorised work in Canada 5
Minimum two years full-time authorised post-secondary study in Canada 5
Have received points under the Arranged Employment in Canada factor 5
Close relative in Canada 5
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 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 10
or
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
Total Maximum 100
Pass Mark 67
