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Independent skilled workers are assessed on a Point system, with a maximum of 100 points
assessed for 6 factors: Age, Education, Skilled Work Experience, Language Abilities (English
and French), a Job Offer in Canada, and Adaptability factors. Details are as follows:
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Categories
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Max Points
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Comments
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Your Points
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Age
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10
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21-49. Lose 2 points for each year over or under that range
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Education
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25
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High school
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5
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UNIVERSITY
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High school + 1 year university degree (total 13 years)
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15
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High school + 2 year university degree (total 14 years)
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20
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High school + 2 or more university degrees (total 15 years)
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22
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Masters or doctorate (total 17 years)
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25
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NON-UNIVERSITY
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1 year diploma, trade cert or apprenticeship (total 12 years)
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12
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2 year diploma, trade cert or apprenticeship (total 13 years)
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15
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2 year diploma, trade cert or apprenticeship (total 14 years)
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20
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3 year diploma, trade cert or apprenticeship (total 15 years)
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22
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Language
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Up to 16 points for 1st official language
Up to 8 points for 2nd official language
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1st official language: (English or French)
High proficiency: 4 points each
Moderate proficiency: 2 points each
Basic proficiency: 1 or 2 points each
1st official language: (English or French)
High proficiency: 2 points each
Moderate proficiency: 2 points each
Basic proficiency: 1 or 2 points each
Speaking
Listening
Reading
Writing
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Skilled Work Experience in the past 10 years
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21
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1 year:
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15
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2 years:
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17
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3 years:
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19
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4 years:
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21
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Arranged Employment
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10
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People with approved Job Offers or work permits in Canada
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Adaptability
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10
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Spouse's education: College, Bachelors or Masters level
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3-5
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Arranged Employment factor bonus
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5
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2 years previous study in Canada by self or spouse
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5
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1 year previous work in Canada by self or spouse
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5
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Relative in Canada (parent, grandparent, child, sibling, aunt, uncle, niece, nephew)
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5
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TOTAL
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100
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When introduced in June 2002, the pass mark was set at 75 points; in September 2003, due to a
drop in the number of applications, and a number of political factors, the government lowered
the pass mark to 67 points. This can change at any time, however.
Even if you do not meet the required number of points, you may still be able to qualify for
immigration based upon a “substituted evaluation”, if you can establish that you would be able to
become successfully economically established in Canada.
At Lowe & Company, we will work with you to present your application in the best possible
light, and argue for the best fit into the immigration regulations. We may ask for more detailed
reference letters; character references; do research into your school background; advise you on
job opportunities and Work Permits in Canada; or prepare your case for a substituted evaluation
if you cannot meet the pass mark.
The information on CanadaVisaLaw.com’s Web Site has been prepared so you may learn more about the services we offer.
These materials do not constitute legal advice, and are not intended to provide specific advice about your particular situation.
Because the law constantly changes and is subject to varying interpretations, we urge you to contact us regarding any specific
problem you may have, and we advise you not to take, or refrain from taking, any action based upon materials in this Web
Site without consulting legal counsel.
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