Canada Federal Skilled Worker – Understanding Point Based System
Canadian federal skilled workers applications are assessed against the points the applicants get under six selection factors. The applicant must get a minimum pass mark out of a maximum of 100 points.
The six selection factors are:
Factor 1 – Education Maximum 25 points
Factor 2 – Ability in English and or French Maximum 24 points
Factor 3 – Experience Maximum 21 points
Factor 4 – Age Maximum 10 points
Factor 5 -Arranged employment in Canada Maximum 10 points
Factor 6 -Adaptability Maximum 10 points
Total Maximum 100 points
Education:
- Critical assessment areas relate to whether or not the applicants claimed educational credentials meet the definitional requirements of full time or full time equivalency.
- In addition, certain categories and nature of degree and diploma certifications and institutions are not recognized to claim relevant points or the actual points that will be credited by the department may actually be different from what the applicant may assume he should be credited with.
- In cases, where the qualifications have been earned through correspondence or distance education, the applicant should be able to prove how they meet the meet the definitional requirements of full time or full time equivalency as fixed by Citizenship and Immigration Canada.
- Finally the total numbers of years of education determine the actual points that the applicant can claim.
Ability in English and French
- Critical assessment areas relate to Applicants ability to ability in listening, speaking, reading and writing English and French.
- It is not compulsory that applicant must have any minimum knowledge and understanding of French language.
- In most case, the applicant meets the requirements of minimum pass mark against the points that he can claim against his English language skills vis-à-vis listening, speaking, reading and writing English.
- The applicant can prove his levels by undergoing an IELTS report and claim required points against the score that he gets under each of the identified skills.
- The applicant may file for Stage 1 of the process without an IELTS report.
- If approved for Stage 2, the applicant must file the application with an IELTS report. While the immigration regulations provides the applicant an option to claim the points against a write-up on claimed language proficiency, it is a highly subjective tool and leaves the decision discretion with the visa officer. It is author’s experience as an Immigration consultant that the decision given is mostly negative.
- It is therefore in interest of the applicant that he provides IELTS report as that is the objective language assessment tool that is identified by Immigration regulations and accepted by the Visa officers.
- Similar objective test procedures are available for those claiming the points for the French language proficiency as well.
- Only the principal applicant is required to undergo the IELTS test. It is not required that the spouse and dependent children must also undergo the IELTS test.
Experience
- The applicant should be able to prove that he has at least one year experience – during last ten years preceding filing of his application- in an occupation that forms part of the listed occupations.
- The applicant should otherwise have enough number of years of experience to claim enough points that will take him to his overall objective of achieving the minimum pass mark.
- The applicants should be able to prove his claimed duties and responsibilities are in line with the NOC definitional norms.
Age
- Age applicable on the date of lodgement of application will be applied for the purpose of computation of points.
- Only children who have not crossed 22 years can be part of the application as dependent and those above 22 years can be part of the application only if they are full time students.
- Date mentioned on Birth certificates, passport and educational certifications are referred documents as regards claimed age.
Arranged employment in Canada
The applicant can claim points under this heading if he has an offer of employment; such an offer is valid if the prospective Canadian employer
- has made an offer to hire him on an indeterminate basis if he is accepted as a federal skilled worker, and
- has obtained a positive Arranged Employment Opinion from HRSDC , which must be arranged by the employer
- And the applicant meets all required Canadian licensing or regulatory standards associated with the job.
Adaptability
- Spouse or common-law partner’s level of education
- Previous study in Canada
- Previous work in Canada
- Arranged employment
- Relatives in Canada
Important assessment issues – under the adaptability heading – that the author feels need careful consideration are followings:
- Follow careful review of spousal qualification in line with the Canadian qualifications and claim points in line with definitions for qualifications prescribed by Immigration regulations
- The applicant cannot claim points for first cousins and distant relations- uncle and aunt as blood relations
- If applicable, duration of the study period and experience in Canada are important considerations. As regards studies the institution where the applicant has done his Canadian studies from is also important.
Summary
The point system – as prescribed by Citizenship and immigration Canada looks simple and easy to understand. The visa officer will however, assess the claimed credentials and points against procedures and guidelines prescribed in operational guidelines and as per the immigration and refugees protection laws and accompanying regulations. Immigration is a life changing decision and it is important to have a holding hand of an experienced consultant to guide the applicant through the process.
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196 comments
hamidah
June 2, 2011 at 1:47 pm (UTC -5)
Dear Sir,
I have done my MA as a external candidate but i have certified from an institute that i have done my studies by coaching classes so i wanted to know that in the past is there Canada immigration have any terms of education evaluation points on the supporting documents similar than regular?
sanam
June 14, 2011 at 7:36 am (UTC -5)
Dear Hamidah,
Please send us your detailed resume for assessment at contact@abhinav.com
kamran kami
June 2, 2011 at 1:36 am (UTC -5)
i have done becholar of mechanical degree i have two year experience and ielts with 5.5 and total of 15 year study i am a mechanical engineer can i apply for canadian skilled worker and am i apply for skill worker i mean am i eligible tell me plz
sanam
June 14, 2011 at 7:43 am (UTC -5)
Dear Kamran,
As of now your profile is not listed in the positive list of occupations. Also, mail us your detailed resume with the following details at contact@abhinav.com
1) Are you married?
2) Do you have any blood relations in Canada?
Nancy
May 25, 2011 at 10:33 am (UTC -5)
I have 68 point in my self assessment score and i have submited my application with my score. I done have IElTS Will my application be processed
gur
May 24, 2011 at 2:56 am (UTC -5)
hi.
dear sir/madam
have done my mater degree msc IT and doing mca. i m done also IELTS.i have 3 yrs experience .my relatives live in calagray.
how many points i will be achived in EDUCATIOn and all over
i shall be very thankful to you
Regards!
gur
hemali
May 18, 2011 at 6:13 am (UTC -5)
Hi
i have done my bachlor degre(Bsc micro ,DMLT.)&I want to futher study in canada so please give me informationor how much point i need to proceed further
Rgds
hemali
linasat
May 16, 2011 at 11:40 pm (UTC -5)
Hi,
I had done my B.com regular, M.com Pvt studies and MBA (regular certificate) but attended class thru off campus. I would like to migrate to Canada. Help me out by replying how can I proceed with.
Rgds
pramod
shobuz
April 28, 2011 at 11:28 am (UTC -5)
how to apply point based skilled immigration in canada. how to get applycation form. thanks
dani carlo pangatungan
April 24, 2011 at 11:55 am (UTC -5)
I am dani a license radiation technologist. I am worried because I can only reach 67 points maximum. please advise me
sanam
April 28, 2011 at 3:35 am (UTC -5)
Hi Dani,
Please write to us at contact@abhinav.com for thorough assessment of your profile.
Rajachelve
April 23, 2011 at 11:53 am (UTC -5)
Hi
i have Masters degree, working as landuse planner in srilanka Gov.service in 2005 till today ,i am 36years old, myIELTS result overall 4.5 (R-5,W-5,L-4.5,S-4)my own sister in canada So could u tell me plz can i apply for federalskilled worker visa
Thanking you,
yours faithfuly,
Rajachelve
sanam
April 28, 2011 at 3:22 am (UTC -5)
Hi Rajachelve,
It is important for us to have complete information, to have a thorough assessment.
Therefore, kindly send us your detailed resume at contact@abhinav.com
abdul Momen Khan
April 22, 2011 at 2:23 pm (UTC -5)
I am a electrical engineer and mba in marketing. Can I apply for canada Immigration?
sanam
April 28, 2011 at 5:06 am (UTC -5)
Hi AMK,
For thorough assessment of your profile, Kindly write us with your detailed resume at contact@abhinav.com
Govindan Mohan Doss
April 6, 2011 at 2:51 pm (UTC -5)
Sir, I was compleated three year cook general (NCTVT)Ministry of labour Govt Of India, and One year Cookery course , Govt Of karnataka, and one year apprentice in cook general Taj groups of hotels,26 years experience. and 7 awards, 7 papper published, and Media published cooking demonstration around 24 episode,Surya TV, Asianet Plus, Asianet cable vision, Amritha TV. Iam one of the best culinary artist of Veg: Carving,thermocole, ice, margarine ,fruit carving and butter carvings.Iam specialised in Continental and garde-manger chef. 2004 onwords Iam working as a Executive Chef.I passed +2 standard, aned typewriting lower grade. cAN i APPLY FOR SKILL WORKER VIZA.
varinder kaur
April 2, 2011 at 6:42 am (UTC -5)
sir i had given the exams for class 12th now in this year. I want to apply for b.tech in canada at pr visa What r requirements nd rules. plz reply immediately
C Lee
March 27, 2011 at 8:23 am (UTC -5)
Hello! Is it possible for both myself and my son to put in an application to move to Canada? This will be 5 years time. He will have A-level French. In September he will be studying a LAW degree for 4 years. Unfortunately, he did not get selected for the LAW and French degree which would have enabled him to study in Montreal for 1 year of his 4 year course. We were sad about this. The straight LAW course he is starting does allow him to study in USA for 1 year, but with no French. Will only a A-level French be sufficient enough for him to make an application to move to Canada, or does he need a degree in French? We are aware he will need 1 year’s work experience. I have 20 years work experience but I only speak English. Thank you for your time.
kapila
March 20, 2011 at 5:54 am (UTC -5)
i want to apply for p.r. in Canada as a based on skilled worker. m pharmacist & having 7 yrs experience. m single, so what is my point & can i apply for p.r. in Canada or not.
Jatin
February 11, 2011 at 6:26 am (UTC -5)
I want to apply for Canada P.R. under Skilled Worker Class. In this regard I want to know that my wife has 12 year of regular study and after that she has completed her graduation privately ( total study year 15 ( 12 Year regular and 3 year privately)). So please you are requested to advice me that can I take any benefit of points of my wife’s qualification or not. Looking for a positive response from your side.
sanam
February 14, 2011 at 3:08 am (UTC -5)
Hi Jatin,
As per this brief information,you can claim points on your spouse qualifications. However, i would suggest you to send detailed resume of self and spouse at ajay@abhinav.com
manu
January 24, 2011 at 10:25 am (UTC -5)
hello sir/mam
my question is that if i apply for point base system then how much is the processing time and after how much time i’ll go . another question is that if i’ll go alone then can i after some time i’ll call up my husband there (canada) ? is it necessary to go his with me ? can i call him there after some time ? can there be a problem ? pls reply soon
Harleen
January 6, 2011 at 6:56 am (UTC -5)
Dear Sir/Madam,
My Father is DFO( divisional forest officer) . He has done his bachelors and masters in Botany from Panjab University and 2 years training for punjab forest service(PFS) from Dehradun and my Mother is MA in Punjabi. He has experience of 12 years in punjab forest service. So, how many points can he get in Education and Experience.
I would be waiting for your reply.
Gurinder dhiman
January 3, 2011 at 4:01 am (UTC -5)
Dear sir/madam,
i had applied for canada immig. under fsw industrial electrician(noc 7242)category in april 2010 and received 1st file no. In aug.2010 and cic gave me 120 days to submitt full application.i have done ITI in Electronics(2005)after 10+2(2003).Since completion of my iti i am working as an industrial electrician in a pvt. firm.Meanwhile, i did 3years diploma in ELECTRONICS Engg.(2007-2009) one year was exempted for me as i had done iti.i was permitted to work in evening shift for tenure of my diploma from my employer .i have blood relation in canada.while filing the case i did’t include my diploma because i had’t received my certificate and immigration rules were likely to change.i took ielts 2 times and i was scoring 65 points from all factors.So, to cover these 2 points i updated my diploma in my application and sent all documents alongwith diploma in end of nov.2010.How many chances are there of my case approval and how many points they will give me for my education.
Mohammad Reaz Uddin
December 25, 2010 at 11:39 pm (UTC -5)
Sir,
Good Morning!
I’m Reaz. I have almost 9 years of work experience on Pharmaceutical Quality Control Operations. I have completed my Bachelor Degree as well as Master Degree on Chemistry from a reputed University and obtained first class in each. I have a keen interest to learn more on my professional field as well as to earn more to support my family because with the existing limited income I’m unable to afford them as per their requirement. Hence, I seek your help and guideline in migrating to Canada
DR NARENDER SINGH
December 18, 2010 at 5:05 am (UTC -5)
WANNA MORE INFORMATION FOR PR IN CANADA ON PROFESSIONALY SKILLED BASIS
Mayank Pandya
October 27, 2010 at 7:08 am (UTC -5)
I have allready submitted my CV for the query on NOC 3131 to you . But i got no reply. Please check & reply.
Regards,
Mayank
krishna reddy
October 20, 2010 at 10:13 am (UTC -5)
sir up to 10Th I have studied regular.ihave done my 12th standard in one sitting again my graduation(B.sc in hotel msnsgement) done through ugc recognised university ie punjab technical university.with dual proggramme of 3year diploma in hotel management from coromandel management college.vizag even it is distance proggramme we used to attend regular classes. sir please tell me how many points do i get for canada immigration please help me sir. iam thanding u sir.
urvish
October 9, 2010 at 4:24 am (UTC -5)
I COMPLETED MY MBA-FINANCE FORM THIS YEAR AND DOING A WORK AS AN ACCOUNTANT.AT THE TIME OF MY BECHLOUR ALSO HAD PART TIME WORK EXPERIENCE AS AN ACCOUNTANT IN SAME COMPANY.CAN I ELEGIBAL FOR CANADA PR
WITH REGARDS.
URVISH PATEL
Gur
September 22, 2010 at 3:09 am (UTC -5)
im 12th pass and after that i have one year diploma in welder how many points i get for study….
soji
September 12, 2010 at 1:37 pm (UTC -5)
sir,
my name is soji i am passed +2 ,iti (2 year tecnical course) and 10 year experiennce.how much marks need ielts for austrlian migration.pls replay
Ramkumar Adhikari
August 31, 2010 at 11:27 am (UTC -5)
Hello
I had applied for permanent residence in Canada. I sent all of my documents and full application to New Delhi 6 months before. After 3 months, as their recommendation, I directly contacted to Delhi High Commission. They replied me saying that I will be contacted soon. But Still Delhi hasn’t informed me anything.
One problem with me is that my study was Population Studies and I am working as a Lecturer of Community Medicine at a University- a medical field- since 2007. Does that affect my visa delay? Or has Delhi started delaying visas to Nepalese immigrants? If the time elapses more than the time frame for visa as they have claimed ‘-12 months for fast track’ can I sue a case to them. As the result of delay I have lost several opportunities. Can anyone help me?
Salman
August 29, 2010 at 9:04 pm (UTC -5)
Dear Ajay,
My age is 24,I completed my B.com in 5yrs(2004-09) because of working while studying,i was permitted by my college to work,and in between this i joined hotel management course from 2005-06 and was working in the same field till now becoz this was my interest..my doubts are
1)will the gaps in my b.com of two years will be considered full time
2)i am working from 4yrs will it be counted as full time if yes then hw much much points i get for 4yr full time experience
3)Can my hotel management diploma get me points ,if yes then overall hw much points i will get
I will appreciate your prompt HELP in clearing my doubts,PLEASE DO THE NEEDFULL AND REPLY IN DETAIL
Thanks,
SALMAN
ajay sharma
August 19, 2010 at 5:17 am (UTC -5)
There is no file number issued at CIO Nova scotia stage. Decision these a days is taking almost 5-6 months from date of filing at CIO. Check if your DD for processing fee has been encashed. That is a good sign.
ajay sharma
August 19, 2010 at 4:28 am (UTC -5)
Please send your resume to ajay@abhinav.com and we shall advise
ajay sharma
August 19, 2010 at 4:16 am (UTC -5)
Send your resume to ajay@abhinav.com. In all likelihood, you may claim 25 points for education.
james
March 31, 2011 at 11:54 am (UTC -5)
Hi Ajay,
I have done my 4years regular engineering bachelors degrees and 2 years correspondance masters degree how much canada immigration points score for education. will I get maximum 25 points or 22 points please confirm me
Thanks,
James
ajay sharma
August 19, 2010 at 4:14 am (UTC -5)
Definition is full time equivalent. Please send your resume to ajay@abhinav.com and we shall advise
ajay sharma
August 19, 2010 at 4:12 am (UTC -5)
Please send your updated resume to ajay@abhinav.com
Mohan
August 14, 2010 at 5:58 am (UTC -5)
Dear Friends,
I am a Software professional.
I have applied immigration through consultancy on 9th Apr 2010 and on 26th of Apr 2010 i had get reply from Head office of the consultancy like, ur application has been filed in CIC Nova Cotia, and u can get file number within 60 days of time, but now almost near to 4th Month, still i didn’t received my file # from canada,
There was Rules change done on June 26, 2010, In the New rule IT field is removed, can anyone clarify is there any problem for my case.
can i get file number without any problem? Please help me to know the fact.
Regards,
Mohan TR.
Meet Sanghvi
July 24, 2010 at 8:16 am (UTC -5)
Hi,
Meet Here:
My Details are as under;
Myself: 29 years of age., MBA-Finance Regular Campus Course from Rajkot University, Total 6 years of work exp. as Investment Advisor to Clients (job doesnt figure in 38 NOC), scoring 16 points for IELTS-General, Having Blood Relation in Canada, Spouse MSC-Physics from Porbandar University again Regular Full Time -currnetly Housewife, can I apply for Canada PR?(already applied for Australia but chances seems less)
neelu
July 20, 2010 at 8:32 am (UTC -5)
hello sir/Mam
My qualification is M.A(hindi ) B.ed, M.Phil (hindi) . i have completed my graduation as a regular student in 2000 then M.A as a private student in 2002 from Punjabi university patiala . after that i have started teaching job . after the gap of 4 years i have done my b.ed as a regular student from Punjabi university patiala and den m.Phil through distance mode . i want to know how many points i can get in education for canada skilled worker
VarinderJain
July 17, 2010 at 1:02 pm (UTC -5)
In federal Immigration Correspondense Master Degree points be added
ajay mahajan
July 16, 2010 at 5:24 am (UTC -5)
sir, i am m.com. i am working as a production manager in a sports firm. please tell me if i am coming under new categories of pr at canada. if there is a need of any technical degree of production manager.
ajay sharma
July 6, 2010 at 6:24 am (UTC -5)
IF the masters was 2 years and from a regular UGC recognised university, you MAY qualify. Send us your resume at ajay@abhinav.com and we shall advise
ajay sharma
June 30, 2010 at 10:35 pm (UTC -5)
Please send your resume to ajay@abhinav.com for precise advise. Mention your duties at length
ajay sharma
June 30, 2010 at 10:01 pm (UTC -5)
You can only claim points for completed education
vicky
June 29, 2010 at 5:34 am (UTC -5)
i have done b.com in 2004 regular
and m.com in 2006 private.
how many point i will get in education for canada skilled worker
dilbi
June 24, 2010 at 12:37 am (UTC -5)
Hello sir!
I have completed 17 yrs of education (Master’s) and three years experience as a College teacher in Nepal. My wife has completed 10+2 (pursuing three years Bachelor, third year running). Can I claim any points for my spouse’s education?
sandeep kaur
June 20, 2010 at 2:17 am (UTC -5)
Dear sir/ mam
i have done ielts in 2009 with non medical after that i did ielts and i got 5.5 bands overall…. i want to know thats is it sufficient for canada after 12th?? what is the requirement after 12th?
imee
June 18, 2010 at 10:10 pm (UTC -5)
I have applied for Canada and I had this assessment score of 73. I have applied going to Calgary Canada. Is this a passing score..?
BHOJ RAJ REGMI
June 17, 2010 at 6:32 am (UTC -5)
Dear sir,
i received your advise .According to this i am writting to my resume
NAME :BHOJ RAJ REGMI
DATE OF BIRTH :19 march 1982
EDUCATION : MASTER’S DEGREE IN PHYSICS
EXPERIENCE : I am working as a college instructor from 2006 to till date
MARRITAL STATUS : MARRIED
My wife resume is
NAME : USHA CHALISE REGMI
EDUCATION : MASTER’S DEGREE IN PHYSICS
DATE OF BIRTH :23 july 1984
Ramprasad
June 11, 2010 at 12:16 pm (UTC -5)
I have done Bsc Open university and MCA from IGNOU. i have workied in LIC from 2001 i studied bsc and mca while wrking, and got promotion as Linux System admin. I am 28yr .What are the chances for PR to CANNADA or NEWZLAND
ajay sharma
June 9, 2010 at 2:02 am (UTC -5)
Your lawyer is right. 6.5 would be the score required. Best would be that she appears in another test
ajay sharma
June 9, 2010 at 1:59 am (UTC -5)
Please send your resume to ajay@abhinav.com
ajay sharma
June 9, 2010 at 1:47 am (UTC -5)
It is best that xeron copies are attested by a gazatted officer or notary
Raj
June 8, 2010 at 8:00 am (UTC -5)
Dear Sir,
I would like to know that whether all the educational qualification and experience, other documents should be attested by public notary or not necessary , only photocopies can do.
thanks
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