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Citizenship and Immigration Canada evaluates prospective immigrants in the federal skilled worker category using the six selection criteria noted below. A minimum of sixty-seven (67) points are required.. |
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21-49 years of age at time of application
Lose 2 points for each year of age over 49 years or under 21 years |
10 |
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University Degree
Doctorate or Master’s Degrees + 17 years full time education |
25 |
| Two or more university degrees at B.A. level + 15 years full time education |
22 |
| Two years university degree at B.A. level + 14 years full time education |
20 |
| One year university degree at B.A. level + 13 years fulltime education |
15 |
Trade/Non-University Certificate/Diploma
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| 3-year diploma / trade certificate / apprenticeship + 15 years full time study |
22 |
| 2-year diploma / trade certificate / apprenticeship + 14 years full time study |
20 |
| 1-year diploma / trade certificate / apprenticeship + 13 years full time study |
15 |
| 1-year diploma / trade certificate / apprenticeship + 12 years full time study |
12 |
| High School |
5 |
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Highly functional in first official language in speak/read/write/
listen |
4 per skill |
| Moderately functional in first official language in speak/read/write/listen |
2 per skil |
| Basically functional or no abilities in first official language in speak/read/write/listen |
1 per skill to a max. of 2 |
| No ability in first official language |
0 |
| Highly functional in second official language in speak/read/write/listen |
2 per skil |
| Moderately functional in second official language in speak/read/write/listen |
2 per skil |
| Basically functional or no abilities in second official language in speak/read/write/listen |
per skill to a max. of 2 |
| * Points awarded for second language can only equal a maximum of 8 |
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| 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 |
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| Arranged Employment in Canda |
Maximum 10 |
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| Arranged employment in Canada validated by HRSDC |
10 |
| If in Canada with HRSDC Work Permit |
10 |
| If in Canada with other Work Permit |
10 |
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* Spouse’s (including common-law partner’s) education
(depending on level) |
3 - 5 |
| * Minimum one year full time authorized work in Canada (either principal applicant/accompanying spouse or common-law partner) |
5 |
| * Minimum two years full time post-secondary study in Canada (either principal applicant/accompanying spouse or common-law partner) |
5 |
| * Points under AE factor |
5 |
| * Family member in Canada (principal applicant or accompanying spouse / common-law partner |
5 |
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| * Need 67 |
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