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Factor One: Education |
Maximum 25 |
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You have a Master's Degree or Ph.D. and at least 17 years of full-time or full-time equivalent study. |
25 |
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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 |
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You have a three-year diploma, trade certificate or apprenticeship and at least 15 years of full-time or full-time equivalent study. |
22 |
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You have a university degree of two years or more at the bachelor's level and at least 14 years of full-time or full-time equivalent study. |
20 |
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You have a two-year diploma, trade certificate or apprenticeship and at least 14 years of full-time or full-time equivalent study. |
20 |
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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 |
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You have a one-year diploma, trade certificate or apprenticeship and at least 13 years of full-time or full-time equivalent study. |
15 |
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You have a one-year diploma, trade certificate or apprenticeship and at least 12 years of full-time or full-time equivalent study. |
12 |
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You completed high school. |
5 |
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Learn more about the specific requirements and definitions of terms. |
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Factor Two: Official Languages |
Maximum 24 |
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1st Official Language |
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High proficiency (per ability) |
4 |
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Moderate proficiency (per ability) |
2 |
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Basic proficiency (per ability) |
1 to maximum of 2 |
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No proficiency |
0 |
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Possible maximum (all 4 abilities) |
16 |
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2nd Official Language |
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High proficiency (per ability) |
2 |
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Moderate proficiency (per ability) |
2 |
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Basic proficiency (per ability) |
1 to maximum of 2 |
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No proficiency |
0 |
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Possible maximum (all 4 abilities) |
8 |
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Learn more about the specific requirements and the documents you need. |
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Factor Three: Experience |
Maximum 21 |
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1 year |
15 |
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2 years |
17 |
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3 years |
19 |
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4 years |
21 |
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Learn more about specific requirements for earning work experience points. |
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Factor Four: Age |
Maximum 10 |
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21 to 49 years at time of application |
10 |
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Less 2 points for each year over 49 or under 21 |
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View the full age chart to determine your points. |
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Factor Five: Arranged Employment In Canada |
Maximum 10 |
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You have a Human Resources Development Canada (HRDC) confirmed offer of permanent employment. |
10 |
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You are applying from within Canada and have a temporary work permit that is: |
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HRDC confirmed, including sectoral confirmations; or |
10 |
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HRDC confirmation exempt under NAFTA, GATS, CCFTA, or significant economic benefit (i.e. intra-company transferee.) |
10 |
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Learn more about specific requirements and conditions. |
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Factor Six: Adaptability |
Maximum 10 |
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Spouse's or common-law partner's education |
3 - 5 |
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Minimum one year full-time authorized work in Canada |
5 |
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Minimum two years full-time authorized post-secondary study in Canada |
5 |
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Have received points under the Arranged Employment in Canada factor |
5 |
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Family relationship in Canada |
5 |
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Learn more about specific requirements and conditions. |
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Total |
Maximum 100 |
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Pass Mark |
67 |