"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 |