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Skilled Workers

 

Skilled Workers (Independent Immigrants) are accepted for entry into Canada depending on the number of points they score out of 100 in the following categories:

 

Category

Maximum Points
Education

25

Language Proficiency

24

Work Experience

21

Arranged Employment

10

Age

10

Adaptability

10

TOTAL POINTS (Maximum)

100

PASSING SCORE

67

 

Furthermore, a skilled worker is someone who has at least one (1) year of full-time work experience within the last ten (10) years in one of the occupations listed in either Skill Type 0 or Skill Level A or B of the National Occupational Classification (NOC).

The following changes have been made to the Canada Immigration point system for skilled workers:

 

  1. More points have been allocated for applicants with a trade certificate or a second degree.

    2. The maximum number of points available for proficiency in both English and French combined has been increased from 20 to 24. Workers who are proficient in both languages will score more points. A new assessment level that recognizes "basic proficiency" has been added to the three existing levels (high, moderate and none). These changes are expected to result in more bilingual (English and French) workers being admitted to Canada.

    3. The total number of points available for "experience" has been reduced to 21 from 25, and more points will be awarded for one to two years of work experience. This is expected to attract younger workers who may have higher levels of education but fewer years of experience.

    4. The "age factor" has been adjusted upwards, so that workers between the ages of 21 and 49 will score the maximum number of points (10 points). This is expected to make it easier for older workers to gain entry to Canada under the Skilled Worker Class.

    5. The pass mark has been set at 67 points to respond to concerns raised by the provinces and territories and others that a high pass would bar many skilled immigrants.

    6. Applicants must provide a proof of funds that he/she will bring to Canada for their initial expense.

Overall, the changes to the Skilled Worker Category are expected to open up the category to a broader range of applicants with the skills and education needed to drive economic growth and innovation in Canada.

 

EDUCATION

Maximum 25
University Degrees
PhD, or Master's, AND at least 17 years of full-time or full-time equivalent study

25

Two or more university degrees at the Bachelor's level AND at least 15 years of full-time or full-time equivalent study

22
A two-year university degree at the Bachelor's level AND at least 14 years of full-time or full-time equivalent study

20
A one-year university degree at the Bachelor's level AND at least 13 years of full-time or full-time equivalent study

15
Trade or Non-university Certificate or Diploma
A three-year diploma, trade certificate or apprenticeship AND at least 15 years of full-time or full-time equivalent study

22
A two-year diploma, trade certificate or apprenticeship AND at least 14 years of full-time or full-time equivalent study

20
A one-year diploma, trade certificate or apprenticeship AND at least 13 years of full-time or full-time equivalent study

15
A one-year diploma, trade certificate or apprenticeship AND at least 12 years of full-time or full-time equivalent study

12
Secondary School Educational Credential

5
LANGUAGE

Maximum 24
1st Lang. High proficiency (per ability1)

4
Moderate proficiency (per ability)

2
Basic proficiency (per ability)

1 to max. of 2
No proficiency

0
Possible maximum (all four abilities)

16
2nd Lang. High proficiency (per ability)

2
Moderate proficiency (per ability)

2
Basic proficiency (per ability)

1 to max. of 2
No proficiency

0
Possible maximum (all four abilities)

8
EXPERIENCE

Maximum 21
One year

15
Two years

17
Three years

19
Four years

21
AGE

Maximum 10
Maximum 10 points for:

21-49
Less two points for each year:

over 49 or
under 21
ARRANGED EMPLOYMENT IN CANADA

Maximum 10
HRDC-confirmed permanent offer of employment

10
Applicants from within Canada holding a temporary work permit that is:
  • Validated by HRDC, including sectoral confirmations

10
  • Exempt from HRDC validation under international agreements (e.g., NAFTA) or significant benefit (i.e., intra-company transferee)

10
ADAPTABILITY

Maximum 10
Spouse's or common-law partner's education

3-5
Minimum one year of full-time authorized work in Canada2

5
Minimum two years of full-time authorized post-secondary study in Canada2

5
Informal job offer in Canada

0
Points received under the Arranged Employment factor

5
Family relationship in Canada2

5

 

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