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Skilled Worker Self-Assessment
 
The current pass mark is 67. You should take this test to help you decide if you want to apply as a Skilled Worker in the Federal Program. Your spouse and you should both take the test to see who scores the most points. The person with the most selection points should apply as the principal applicant.
 

Points System Chart for Skilled Worker (Independent)

EDUCATION SCORE
PhD or Master's and at least 17 years of full-time equivalent study 25
PhD or Master's and less than 17 years of full-time study 22
Two or more university degrees at the bachelor's level and at least 15 years of full-time equivalent study 22
Two to four-year university degree and at least 14 years of full time equivalent study 20
One-year university degree and at least 13 years of full-time equivalent study 15
Three-year diploma, trade certificate of apprenticeship and at least 15 years of full-time equivalent study 22
Two-year diploma, trade certificate of apprenticeship and at least 14 years of full-time equivalent study 20
One-year diploma, trade certificate of apprenticeship and at least 13 years of full-time equivalent study 15
One-year diploma, trade certificate of apprenticeship and at least 12 years of full-time equivalent study 12
Secondary School Educational Credential 5
  25 (Max)
LANGUAGE  
First Language per ability (Speaking, Listening, Reading, and Writing)  
High proficiency (per ability): IELTS 7.0-9.0 4
Moderate proficiency (per ability): IELTS 5.0-6.9 2
Basic proficiency (per ability): IELTS 4.0-4.9 1 (max 2)
No proficiency: IELTS less than 4.0 0
  16 (max)
Second Language per ability (Speaking, Listening, Reading, and Writing)  
High proficiency (per ability): TEF level 5-6 2
Moderate proficiency (per ability): TEF level 4 2
Basic proficiency (per ability): TEF level 3 1 (max 2)
No proficiency: TEF level 0-2 0
  8 (max)
EXPERIENCE  
One year 15
Two years 17
Three years 19
Four years 21
  21 (max)
AGE  
21 to 49 years old 10
Less 2 points for each year over 49 years old or under 21 years old 10 (max)
   
ARRANGED EMPLOYMENT IN CANADA  
HRSDC, NAFTA, CCFTA, GATS, Postgraduate work permit, or Arranged Employment Opinion (AEO) 10
  10 (max)
ADAPTABILITY  
Educational credentials for a spouse/common-law partner  
        a spouse/common-law partner who would be awarded 25 points 5
        a spouse/common-law partner who would be awarded 20 or 22 points 4
        a spouse/common-law partner who would be awarded 12 or 15 points 3
Minimum one year of full-time authorized work in Canada 5
Minimum two years of full-time authorized post-secondary study in Canada 5
Points received under the Arranged Employment Factor 5
Family relationship in Canada 5
  10 (max)
   
The current passing points is 67 points out of 100 points  

Skilled Worker program seeks to attract foreign nationals whose education and work experience will help them to be economically established in Canada as permanent residents (landed immigrants). Skilled Worker applicants need to pass the points system that CIC (Citizenship and Immigration Canada) sets by earning at least 67 points (out of 100) and must have the funds required for settlement. This program is the most popular program since you can apply as a skilled worker based on your own merit without having a family member or arranged employment in Canada. Skilled Worker category is often referred to as Independent category.

You need to pass the points system that CIC (Citizenship and Immigration Canada) sets based on the following:

  • Education (PhD/Master's, Bachelor's, or Trade/Non-University certificate/diploma)
  • Work Experience (1 - 4 years of work experience)
  • Language Skills (Speaking, Listening, Reading, and Writing in English and French)
  • Age (21 to 49 gets the maximum points)
  • Adaptability (education and/or employment in Canada, having a relative in Canada, spouse/common-law partner's education level)
  • Arranged Employment in Canada (HRSDC confirmed, NAFTA/CCFTA, GATS, postgraduate work in Canada, or Arranged Employment Opinion)
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