Adaptability | Points (10 max) |
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Principal applicant's previous work in Canada (minimum one (1) year of full-time work in Canada in an occupation classified as Skill Type 0, A, or B of the National Occupational Classification - NOC) | 10 points |
Principal applicant's past studies in Canada (minimum two (2) academic years of full-time* study in an at least two year long study program at a secondary or post-secondary educational institution in Canada). | 5 points |
Accompanying spouse/common-law partner's past studies in Canada (minimum two (2) academic years of full-time* study in an at least two year long study program at a secondary or post-secondary educational institution in Canada). | 5 points |
Accompanying spouse/common-law partner's past work in Canada (minimum one (1) year of full-time work in Canada while on a valid work permit or with authorization to work) | 5 points |
Arranged employment in Canada | 5 points |
Principal applicant or spouse/common-law partner have a relative** in Canada. The relative must be living in Canada, 18 years or older and a Canadian citizen or permanent resident. | 5 points |
Accompanying spouse/common-law partner's language ability (English and French language proficiency at CLB 4 level or above in all four language abilities). CLB Level 4 is equivalent to IELTS 4.0 in Writing, 4.5 in Listening, 3.5 in Reading and 4.0 in Speaking). | 5 points |
The Applicant | And .. | Points: |
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The Applicant is currently working in Canada on an LMIA-based work permit and his or her work in Canada is considered "skilled" (NOC 0, A, or B level). | -The work permit is valid when a permanent residency application is made* and -The employer has made a permanent, full-time skilled job offer to the applicant. * At the time the permanent resident visa is issued, the applicant is expected to still hold a valid work permit. | 10 |
The Applicant is currently working in Canada on an LMIA-exempt work permit or a work permit issued under a provincial/territorial agreement. | -The work permit is valid when a permanent residence application is made* and -The employer has made a permanent, full-time skilled job offer to the applicant. * At the time the permanent resident visa is issued, the applicant is expected to still hold a valid work permit. | 10 |
The Applicant does not hold a valid work permit and is not authorized to work in Canada. | -A prospective employer has made a permanent, full-time skilled job offer to the applicant; and -The offer of employment has received a positive LMIA | 10 |
The Applicant holds a valid work permit or is otherwise authorized to work in Canada, but does not fall under one of the two above scenarios. | -The work permit or authorization is valid when a permanent residence application is made; -A prospective employer has made a permanent, full-time skilled job offer to the applicant; and • The offer of employment has received a positive LMIA | 10 |
Age of Applicant | Points (12 max) |
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18 to 35 | 12 points |
36 | 11 points |
37 | 10 points |
38 | 9 points |
39 | 8 points |
40 | 7 points |
41 | 6 points |
42 | 5 points |
43 | 4 points |
44 | 3 points |
48 | 2 points |
49 | 1 points |
47 and over | 0 points |
Work Experience | Points (15 max) |
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1 year (at least one year of continuous work or 1,560 hours total) | 9 points |
2-3 years | 11 points |
4-5 years | 13 points |
6 years or more | 15 points |
Proficiency First Official Language | Level | Points (24 + 4 max) |
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Speaking/Listening/Reading/Writing | Intermediate IELTS 6.0/6.0/6.0/6.0 | 4 pts/ability |
Speaking/Listening/Reading/Writing | High intermediate IELTS 6.5/7.5/6.5/6.5 | 5 pts/ability |
Speaking/Listening/Reading/Writing | Advanced IELTS 7.0/8.0/7.0/7.0 | 6 pts/ability |
Speaking/Listening/Reading/Writing | Spouse/partner's official language (CLB4) IELTS 4.0/4.5/3.5/4.0 | 5 pts |
Maximum Second Official Language | 24 points | |
Speaking/Listening/Reading/Writing | CLB/NCLC 5 in all abilities IELTS 5.0/5.0/4.0/5.0 | 4 points |
Maximum Listening, reading, speaking, writing | 4 points |
Level of Education | Points (25 max) |
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Doctoral (PhD) level | 25 points |
-Master's level or professional degree. Occupation related to the degree must be: NOC 2016 Skill Level A, and -Licensed by a provincial regulatory body Also, Degree program must be in one of the following academic disciplines: Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, Dentistry, Podiatry, Optometry, Law, Chiropractic Medicine, or Pharmacy. | 23 points |
Two or more post-secondary credentials, one of which is a three-year or longer post-secondary credential | 22 points |
Three-year or longer post-secondary credential | 21 points |
Two-year post-secondary credential | 19 points |
One-year post-secondary credential | 15 points |
Secondary school/high school diploma | 5 points |