Point System

Canadian Government uses a point system to assess all Skilled Worker applicants. To be eligible for permanent residence in Canada, you must obtain at least 67 points in the point assessment.

The way the points are determined

There are six factors to consider in determining how many points you should receive:

1. Education
2. Languages (English and/or French)
3. Work Experience
4. Age
5. Arranged Employment in Canada
6. Adaptability (including previous studies or work in Canada, arranged employment, relative in Canada and partner’s education)

Below please find an explanation of how the points for each factor are assessed and determined:

• EDUCATION FACTOR (maximum 25 points)
• LANGUAGE FACTOR (maximum 24 points
• WORK EXPERIENCE FACTOR (maximum 21 points)
• AGE FACTOR (maximum 10 points)
• ARRANGED EMPLOYMENT IN CANADA FACTOR (maximum 10 points)

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