Canada Points System
Canada express entry minimum points System
Canada immigration visa is judged on the basis of several factors. The factors include age, educational qualification, work experience, language proficiency, adaptability, etc are Canada CRS Points System . Canada Federal Skilled worker program has segregated its points system in two parts which is basic points system and CRS points system. Candidate need to get a Canada express entry minimum points score of 67 points out of 100 points. And CRS score is based on the other applicant score in the CIC pool. Canada express entry minimum points
How to calculate PR points for Canada ?
If you are planning to apply for Federal skilled worker visa under Express Entry you need to calculate your points on priority. If you are meeting the minimum points (67 points) as per your profile then only you can apply for Express Entry program to get PR visa in Canada.
You can calculate your points for Canada PR as per below Table.
Age (Maximum 12 Points)
| Age | Points |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0 |
| 18-35 | 12 |
| 36 | 11 |
| 37 | 10 |
| 38 | 9 |
| 39 | 8 |
| 40 | 7 |
| 41 | 6 |
| 42 | 5 |
| 43 | 4 |
| 44 | 3 |
| 45 | 2 |
| 46 | 1 |
| 47 and older | 0 |
EDUCATION (Maximum 25 Points)
| Education | Maximum 25 points |
|---|---|
| University degree at the Doctoral (PhD) level or equal | 25 points |
| University degree at the Master’s level or equal OR University level entry-to-practice professional degree (or equal). Occupation related to the degree must be: NOC 2016 Skill Level A, and licensed by a provincial regulatory body | 23 points |
| Two or more Canadian post-secondary degrees or diplomas or equal (at least one must be for a program of at least three years) | 22 points |
| Canadian post-secondary degree or diploma for a program of three years or longer, or equal | 21 points |
| Canadian post-secondary degree or diploma for a two-year program, or equal | 19 points |
| Canadian post-secondary degree or diploma for a one-year program, or equal | 15 points |
| Canadian high school diploma, or equal | 5 points |
WORK EXPERIENCE (Maximum 15 Points)
| Experience | Maximum 15 points |
|---|---|
| 1 year | 9 |
| 2-3 years | 11 |
| 4-5 years | 13 |
| 6 or more years | 15 |
Language Proficiency
First Official Language (Maximum 24 points)
| First Official Language | Points | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Speaking | Listening | Reading | Writing | Total | |
| Bands | 6 | 6 to 7 | 6 | 6 | CLB7 |
| Points | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 16 Points |
| Bands | 6.5 | 7.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | CLB8 |
| Points | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 20 Points |
| Bands | 7 | 8 | 7 - 7.5 | 7 | CLB9 |
| Points | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 24 Points |
| Bands | 7.5-9 | 8.5 - 9 | 8 - 9 | 7.5 - 9 | CLB10 |
| Points | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 24 Points |
Arranged Employment (maximum 10 points)
Arranged Employment means you already have an offer letter secured at least for one year from Canada. If so you can get 10 points in this category. In addition, your occupation listed as Skill Type 0 or Skill Level A or B of the NOC.
| If | And | Points |
|---|---|---|
| You currently work in Canada on a temporary work permit. | Your work permit is valid both when you apply and when the visa is issued (or you are authorized to work in Canada without a work permit when your visa is issued).andCIC issued your work permit based on a positive Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) from Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC). Your employer would have applied for the LMIA, which you then had to attach to your application to CIC.
and You are working for an employer named on your work permit who has made a permanent job offer based on you being accepted as a skilled worker. |
10 |
| You currently work in Canada in a job that is exempt from the LMIA requirement under:an international agreement (such as, the North American Free Trade Agreement) or a federal-provincial agreement. | Your work permit is valid both when you apply and when the visa is issued (or you are authorized to work in Canada without a permit when your visa is issued).and
Your current employer has made a permanent job offer based on you being accepted as a skilled worker. |
10 |
| You currently do not:have a work permit, or plan to work in Canada before you get a permanent resident visa. OR You are currently working in Canada and a different employer has offered to give you a permanent full-time job. OR You are currently working in Canada in a job that is exempt from a Labour Market Impact Assessment, but not under an international or federal-provincial agreement. |
An employer has made you a permanent job offer based on you being accepted as a skilled worker.and The employer has a positive Labour Market Impact Assessment from ESDC. |
10 |
Adaptability (maximum 10 points)
If you are planning to immigrate to Canada with your spouse or partner you can get up to 10 points for it. As with your application as the principal applicant, your partner will also be judged on the factors of age, language ability, education and work experience. You can also get additional points if you already have a blood relative living in Canada.
| Adaptability | Points |
|---|---|
| Your spouse or partners language level:Your spouse or common-law partner has a language level in either English or French at CLB 4 level or higher in all four language abilities (speaking, listening, reading and writing).
To get these points, you must submit test results from an approved agency when you apply. Results can not be more than two years old on the day you apply. |
5 |
| Your past study in Canada:You finished at least two academic years of full-time study (in a program at least two years long) at a secondary or post-secondary school in Canada.
Full-time study means at least 15 hours of classes per week, and you must have stayed in good academic standing (as set out by the school) during that time. |
5 |
| Your spouse or partners past study in Canada:Your spouse or common-law partner finished at least two academic years of full-time study (in a program at least two years long) at a secondary or post-secondary school in Canada.
Full-time study means at least 15 hours of classes per week, and your spouse or partner must have stayed in good academic standing (as set out by the school) during that time. |
5 |
| Your past work in Canada:You did at least one year of full-time work in Canada:
in an occupation listed in Skill Type O or Skill Levels A or B of the National Occupational Classification (NOC), and with a valid work permit or while authorized to work in Canada. |
10 |
| Your spouse or common-law partners past work in Canada:Your spouse / partner did at least one year of full-time work in Canada on a valid work permit or while authorized to work in Canada. | 5 |
| Arranged Employment in Canada:You earned points under Factor 5: Arranged Employment. | 5 |
Relatives in Canada:You, or, if it applies, your spouse or common-law partner, have a relative, either a
|
5 |
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