Federal Skilled Worker Points Table

"If you meet the qualifications and intend to settle in Canada as a permanent resident, you should apply through the points-based system."

Overview

To be eligible for Canadian immigration, you need to score at least 67 points. Use the table below to review the RP Canada Points System and evaluate your profile for the Express Entry Program. You must achieve a minimum total of 67 points based on the criteria outlined.

Age: Up to 12 points are awarded under Age Factor on the following basis:

Age of Applicant Points (Max 12)
18 to 35 years 12 Points
36 years 11 Points
37 years 10 Points
38 years 9 Points
39 years 8 Points
40 years 7 Points
41 years 6 Points
42 years 5 Points
43 years 4 Points
44 years 3 Points
45 years 2 Points
46 years 1 Point
47 and over 0 Points

Education: Up to 25 points are awarded under the Education Factor on the following basis:

Level of Education Points (Max 25)
Doctoral level 25 Points
Master’s level or professional degree 23 Points
Two or more post-secondary credentials, one of which is a three-year or longer post-secondary credential 22 Points
Three-year or longer post-secondary credential 21 Points
Two-year post-secondary credential 19 Points
One-year post-secondary credential 15 Points
Secondary school 5 Points

Experience: Up to 15 points are awarded under the Experience Factor based upon the number of years:

Work Experience Points (Max 15)
1 year (Minimum threshold) 9 Points
2-3 years 11 Points
4-5 years 13 Points
6 years or more 15 Points

Language Skills: Up to 24 points are awarded for competency in first language (English), and 4 points are awarded for a second language (French).:

IELTS Test Results For Each Ability CLB Level & Points
Reading Speaking Writing Listening Points (Max 24)
Bands 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 - 7.0 = CLB 7
Points 4 4 4 4 = 16 Points
Bands 6.5 6.5 6.5 7.5 = CLB 8
Points 5 5 5 5 = 20 Points
Bands 7.0 – 7.5 7.0 7.0 8.0 = CLB 9
Points 6 6 6 6 = 24 Points
Bands 8.0 – 9.0 7.5 – 9.0 8.5 – 9.0 8.5 – 9.0 = CLB 10
Points 6 6 6 6 = 24 Points

Second Official Language Speaking Listening Reading Writing Points (Max 4)
Minimum Bands 5.0 5.0 4.0 5.0 4 Points

Adaptability: Points are awarded on the Adaptability Factor on the basis of following factors:

Adaptability Factor Points (Max 10)
Canadian Work Experience (min 1 Year) 10 Points
Previous study in Canada 05 Points
Previous study in Canada – (Accompanying Spouse) 05 Points
Arranged Employment in Canada 05 Points
Relative in Canada – 18 years or older 05 Points
Language ability CLB 4 or above – accompanying Spouse 05 Points
Arranged employment in Canada 05 Points

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