What are the criteria of 67 points for Canada immigration?
What are the criteria of 67 points for Canada immigration?
When it comes to Canada immigration, more than 60 programs are available for every eligible foreign national to fulfill his/her dream of settling in Canada. Currently, most of these programs like Federal skilled Worker Program, Saskatchewan PNP, and Manitoba PNP follow the point-based system to determine the eligibility of candidates.
Among others, the Federal skilled Worker Program is one of the easiest ways to immigrate to Canada. It is one of the sub-categories of Canada Express Entry Program other than Federal Skilled Trades Class and Canada Experience Class. It targets skilled and experienced foreign workers to meet the shortage of labor forces in the Canadian market.
Eligibility criteria to migrate to Canada through FSWC:
- Candidate must attain a minimum level of education including, diplomas or certificates.
- Candidate must score at least 67 Canada immigration points in the point assessment grid
- Candidate must have at least one year of full-time, paid work experience in the relevant job field.
- Candidate’s job profile must be included in either Skill Type 0, or Skill Level A, or Skill Level B
- Candidate must have a minimum of Canadian language benchmark (CLB) level 7 in language proficiency test like IELTS
- Candidate must have enough settlement funds
So, candidates who meet a score of 67 or higher along with other requirements of eligibility criteria to migrate to Canada can submit their profiles in the Express Entry pool. The 67 points criteria for Canada immigration include the following six selection factors –
- Age
- Education
- Work Experience
- Language skills
- Arranged employment
- Adaptability
Distribution criteria of 67 points for Canada immigration
| Factors | Maximum points |
| Age | 12 |
| Education | 25 |
| Work experience | 15 |
| Language skills | 28 |
| Arranged employment | 10 |
| Adaptability | 10 |
Total points: 100
Age:
| Age (in years) | Points |
| 18-35 | 12 |
| 36 | 11 |
| 37 | 10 |
| 38 | 09 |
| 39 | 08 |
| 40 | 07 |
| 41 | 06 |
| 42 | 05 |
| 43 | 04 |
| 44 | 03 |
| 45 | 02 |
| 46 | 01 |
Maximum points: 12
Younger individuals having age between 18 to 35 years secure maximum points for Canada immigration. While, as the age factor increases, age points get decreased.
Factor 2: Education
| Level of education | Points |
| University degree at the Doctoral (PhD) level or equal | 25 |
| University degree at the Master’s level or equal OR University level entry-to-practice professional degree (or equal). Occupation related to the degree must be:
NOC 2016 Skill Level A, and licensed by a provincial regulatory body |
23 |
| Two or more Canadian post-secondary degrees or diplomas or equal (at least one must be for a program of at least three years) | 22 |
| Canadian post-secondary degree or diploma for a program of three years or longer, or equal | 21 |
| Canadian post-secondary degree or diploma for a program of three years or longer, or equal | 19 |
| Canadian post-secondary degree or diploma for a program of three years or longer, or equal | 15 |
| Canadian high school diploma, or equal | 05 |
Maximum points: 25
Canada is an employment hub for techies, physicians, engineers, professionals, and managers. So, higher points for Canada immigration system are awarded to master graduates and doctorates in point assessment table
Factor 3: Work Experience
| Work Experience (in years) | Points |
| 1 year | 9 |
| 2-3 years | 11 |
| 4-5 years | 13 |
| 6 or more years | 15 |
| 1 year | 9 |
Maximum Points: 15
Canada immigration points for this factor are awarded according to number of years of work experience in full-time, paid occupation in NOC skilled Type 0, Skill Level A, or Skill Level B.
Factor 4: Adaptability
| Your spouse or partner’s language level:
Your spouse or common-law partner has a language level in either English or French at CLB 4 level or higher in all 4 language abilities (speaking, listening, reading and writing). To get these points, you must submit your spouse or common-law partner’s test results from an approved agency when you apply. The language tests are valid for 2 years after the date of the test result. They must be valid on the day you apply for permanent residence. |
5 |
| Your past studies in Canada
You completed at least 2 academic years of full-time study (in a program at least 2 years long) at a secondary or post-secondary school in Canada. Full-time study means at least 15 hours of classes per week. You must have stayed in good academic standing (as set out by the school) during that time. |
5 |
| Your spouse or partner’s past studies in Canada
Your spouse or common-law partner completed at least 2 academic years of full-time study (in a program at least 2 years long) at a secondary or post-secondary school in Canada. Full-time study means at least 15 hours of classes per week, and your spouse or partner must have stayed in good academic standing (as set out by the school) during that time. |
5 |
| Your past work in Canada
You did at least 1 year of full-time work in Canada: In a job listed in Skill Type 0 or Skill Levels A or B of the National Occupational Classification (NOC). And, with a valid work permit, or while authorized to work in Canada.
|
10 |
| Your spouse or common-law partner’s past work in Canada
Your spouse or partner did at least 1 year of full-time work in Canada on a valid work permit or while authorized to work in Canada. |
5 |
| Arranged employment in Canada | 5 |
| Relative in Canada – 18 years or older | 5 |
Maximum Points: 10
Factor 5: Language Proficiency
First official language: 24 points
| CLB level 9 or higher | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| CLB level 8 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| CLB level 7 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Below CLB level 7 | Not Eligible | Not Eligible | Not Eligible | Not Eligible |
Second official Language: Maximum 04 Points
| At least CLB level 5 in all four language abilities | 04 |
| CLB 4 in any language ability | 00 |
Maximum points: 24 + 4 = 28
In the 67 points criteria for Canada immigration, maximum points are awarded for language skills. Canada is a bilingual country with two official languages, French and English. So every applicant must be proficient in English and/or French.
Factor 6: Arranged Employment
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
Maximum Points: 10
So if you are making plans to settle in Canada, then apply for Canada immigration through Express Entry. However, it is only possible after securing a minimum of 67 Canada immigration eligibility points. To calculate your points, fill our Canada immigration assessment form or use our 67 point calculator.
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