{"id":914,"date":"2011-10-21T05:07:12","date_gmt":"2011-10-21T09:07:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/canadianvisa.com\/news\/?p=914"},"modified":"2014-05-09T02:04:53","modified_gmt":"2014-05-09T06:04:53","slug":"points-calculator-for-canada-immigration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/canadianvisa.com\/news\/points-calculator-for-canada-immigration\/","title":{"rendered":"Points Calculator for Canada Immigration"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Points Calculator<\/h1>\n

\"Points<\/a><\/p>\n

Points Calculator<\/strong> for Canada Immigration as a Skilled Worker.<\/p>\n

If you are eligible to apply as a skilled worker, you will be assessed on six selection factors and a point system.\u00a0 If you are married or living with a common-law partner, either you or your spouse can apply as the principal applicant.<\/p>\n

Currently the pass mark is set at 67.\u00a0 This pass mark can be changed at any time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Selection Factor<\/th>\nPoints<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Education<\/td>\nMaximum 25 points<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Proficiency in English and\/or French<\/td>\nMaximum 24 points<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Experience<\/td>\nMaximum 21 points<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Age<\/td>\nMaximum 10 points<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Arranged employment in Canada<\/td>\nMaximum 10 points<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Adaptability<\/td>\nMaximum 10 points<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Total<\/strong><\/td>\nMaximum 100 points<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Pass mark<\/strong><\/td>\n67 points<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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\"To<\/a><\/dt>\n
To start your Canada immigration Application, Click here to Apply Online<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<\/div>\n

Education Points Calculator<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Education<\/th>\nMaximum
\n25 points<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
You have a master\u2019s degree or PhD and at least 17 years of full-time or full-time equivalent study.<\/td>\n25 points<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
You have two or more university degrees at the bachelor\u2019s level and at least 15 years of full-time or full-time equivalent study.<\/td>\n22 points<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
You have a three-year diploma, trade certificate or apprenticeship and at least 15 years of full-time or full-time equivalent study.<\/td>\n22 points<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
You have a university degree of two years or more at the bachelor\u2019s level and at least 14 years of full-time or full-time equivalent study.<\/td>\n20 points<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
You have a two-year diploma, trade certificate or apprenticeship and at least 14 years of full-time or full-time equivalent study.<\/td>\n20 points<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
You have a one-year university degree at the bachelor\u2019s level and at least 13 years of full-time or full-time equivalent study.<\/td>\n15 points<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
You have a one-year diploma, trade certificate or apprenticeship and at least 13 years of full-time or full-time equivalent study.<\/td>\n15 points<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
You have a one-year diploma, trade certificate or apprenticeship and at least 12 years of full-time or full-time equivalent study.<\/td>\n12 points<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
You completed high school.<\/td>\n5 points<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Language Points Calculator<\/a><\/p>\n

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Proficiency Level<\/th>\nAbility<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Speaking<\/th>\nListening<\/th>\nReading<\/th>\nWriting<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
HIGH:<\/strong> You can communicate effectively in most social and work situations.<\/td>\nSpeaking: High<\/td>\nListening: High<\/td>\nReading: High<\/td>\nWriting: High<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
MODERATE:<\/strong> You can communicate comfortably in familiar social and work situations.<\/td>\nSpeaking: Moderate<\/td>\nListening: Moderate<\/td>\nReading: Moderate<\/td>\nWriting: Moderate<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
BASIC:<\/strong> You can communicate in predictable contexts and on familiar topics, but with some difficulty.<\/td>\nSpeaking: Basic<\/td>\nListening: Basic<\/td>\nReading: Basic<\/td>\nWriting: Basic<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
NO:<\/strong> You do not meet the above criteria for basic proficiency.<\/td>\nDoes not meet Basic Level.<\/td>\nDoes not meet Basic Level.<\/td>\nDoes not meet Basic Level.<\/td>\nDoes not meet Basic Level.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n
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\"To<\/a>
To start your Canada immigration Application, Click here to Apply Online<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Experience Points Calculator<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Experience<\/th>\nMaximum 21 points<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
1 year<\/td>\n15<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2 years<\/td>\n17<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3 years<\/td>\n19<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4 years<\/td>\n21<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Age Points Calculator<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Age<\/th>\nPoints<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
16 or under<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
17<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
18<\/td>\n4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
19<\/td>\n6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
20<\/td>\n8<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
21\u201349<\/td>\n10<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
50<\/td>\n8<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
51<\/td>\n6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
52<\/td>\n4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
53<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
54+<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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\"To<\/a><\/dt>\n
To start your Canada immigration Application, Click here to Apply Online<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<\/div>\n

Arranged Employment – Points Calculator<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
If<\/th>\nAnd<\/th>\nPoints<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
You currently work in Canada on a temporary work permit.<\/td>\nYour work permit is valid at the time of the permanent resident visa application and at the time the visa is issued.AndYour employer has made an offer to employ you on an indeterminate basis if the permanent resident visa is issued.<\/td>\n10<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
You currently work in Canada in a job that is exempt from confirmation by Human Resources and Social Development Canada (HRSDC<\/acronym>) under an international agreement or a significant benefit category (for example, an intra-company transferee).<\/td>\nYour work permit is valid at the time of your application for a permanent resident visa and at the time the visa is issued.AndYour employer has made an offer to employ you on an indeterminate basis if your permanent resident visa is issued.<\/td>\n10<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
You do not currently have a work permit and you do not intend to work in Canada before you have been issued a permanent resident visa.<\/td>\nYou have a full-time job offer that has been approved by HRSDC<\/acronym>.AndYour employer has made an offer to give you a permanent job if your permanent resident visa is issued.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

And<\/p>\n

You meet all required Canadian licensing or regulatory standards associated with the job.<\/p>\n

Adaptability – Points Calculator<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
Adaptability<\/th>\nMaximum 10 points<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Spouse or common-law partner\u2019s level of education<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n