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Six Selection Factorsand Pass Mark
These charts show how points are awarded in the six selection factors. Factor One: Education Maximum 25 You have a Master's Degree or Ph.D. and at least 17 years of full-time or full-time equivalent study. 25 You have two or more university degrees at the bachelor's level and at least 15 years of full-time or full-time equivalent study. 22 You have a three-year diploma, trade certificate or apprenticeship and at least 15 years of full-time or full-time equivalent study. 22 You have a university degree of two years or more at the bachelor's level and at least 14 years of full-time or full-time equivalent study. 20 You have a two-year diploma, trade certificate or apprenticeship and at least 14 years of full-time or full-time equivalent study. 20 You have a one-year university degree at the bachelor's level and at least 13 years of full-time or full-time equivalent study. 15 You have a one-year diploma, trade certificate or apprenticeship and at least 13 years of full-time or full-time equivalent study. 15 You have a one-year diploma, trade certificate or apprenticeship and at least 12 years of full-time or full-time equivalent study. 12 You completed high school. 5 Factor Two: Official Languages Maximum 24 1st Official Language High proficiency (per ability) 4 Moderate proficiency (per ability) 2 Basic proficiency (per ability) 1 to maximum of 2 No proficiency 0 Possible maximum (all 4 abilities) 16 2nd Official Language High proficiency (per ability) 2 Moderate proficiency (per ability) 2 Basic proficiency (per ability) 1 to maximum of 2 No proficiency 0 Possible maximum (all 4 abilities) 8 Factor Three: Experience Maximum 21 1 year 15 2 years 17 3 years 19 4 years 21 Factor Four: Age Maximum 10 21 to 49 years at time of application 10 Less 2 points for each year over 49 or under 21 Factor Five: Arranged Employment In Canada Maximum 10 You have a Human Resources Development Canada (HRDC) confirmed offer of permanent employment. 10 You are applying from within Canada and have a temporary work permit that is: HRDC confirmed, including sectoral confirmations; or 10 HRDC confirmation exempt under NAFTA, GATS, CCFTA, or significant economic benefit (i.e. intra-company transferee.) 10 Factor Six: Adaptability Maximum 10 Spouse's or common-law partner's education 3 - 5 Minimum one year full-time authorized work in Canada 5 Minimum two years full-time authorized post-secondary study in Canada 5 Have received points under the Arranged Employment in Canada factor 5 Family relationship in Canada 5 Total Maximum 100 Pass Mark 75 Â Will You Qualify?
If your score is less than the pass mark, you are not likely to qualify to immigrate to Canada as a Skilled Worker. We recommend that you do not apply at this time. Please note: If you applied before January 1, 2002 and have not received a selection decision by March 31, 2003, your application will be evaluated under the new criteria with a pass mark of 70. If you applied on or after January 1, 2002 and did not receive a selection decision by June 28, 2002 when the new rules came into effect, your application will be evaluated under the new criteria with a pass mark of 75. Principal Applicant Note: A common-law partner is the person who has lived with you in a conjugal relationship for at least one year. Common-law partner refers to both opposite-sex and same-sex couples |
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