COIBS Inc. - Independent Immigrants

Immigrating to Canada
as a Skilled Worker

Skilled workers are people who may become permanent residents because they are able to become economically established in Canada. To be accepted as a Skilled Worker, applicants must:

бд meet the minimum work experience requirements;
бд prove that they have the funds required for settlement; and
бд earn enough points in the six selection factors to meet the pass mark.

Six Selection Factors
and 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 two-year university degree 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	67