Self Assessment worksheet for independent applicants. Immigration Canada. Points system.




On-line Immigration Assessment Forms

SKILLED WORKER SELECTION GRID
Use the below worksheet to find out your points for each factor

FACTOR	Points
EDUCATION	25
LANGUAGE	24
EXPERIENCE	21
AGE	10
ARRANGED EMPLOYMENT	10
ADAPTABILITY	10
TOTAL	100

Applicants must attain at least 67 points to qualify

FACTOR		Points
EDUCATION		Maximum 25
University Degrees
PhD, or Master's, AND at least 17 years of full-time or full-time equivalent study		25
Two or more university degrees at the Bachelor's level AND at least 15 years of full-time or full-time equivalent study		22
A two-year university degree at the Bachelor's level AND at least 14 years of full-time or full-time equivalent study		20
A one-year university degree at the Bachelor's level AND at least 13 years of full-time or full-time equivalent study		15
Trade or Non-university Certificate or Diploma
A three-year diploma, trade certificate or apprenticeship AND at least 15 years of full-time or full-time equivalent study		22
A two-year diploma, trade certificate or apprenticeship AND at least 14 years of full-time or full-time equivalent study		20
A one-year diploma, trade certificate or apprenticeship AND at least 13 years of full-time or full-time equivalent study		15
A one-year diploma, trade certificate or apprenticeship AND at least 12 years of full-time or full-time equivalent study		12
Secondary School Educational Credential		5
LANGUAGE		Maximum 24
1^st Lang.	High proficiency (per ability¹)	4
	Moderate proficiency (per ability)	2
	Basic proficiency (per ability) Maximum of 2 points	1 to max. of 2
	No proficiency	0
	Possible maximum (all four abilities)	16
2^nd Lang.	High proficiency (per ability)	2
	Moderate proficiency (per ability)	2
	Basic proficiency (per ability) Maximum of 2 points	1 to max. of 2
	No proficiency	0
	Possible maximum (all four abilities)	8
EXPERIENCE		Maximum 21
One year		15
Two years		17
Three years		19
Four years		21
AGE		Maximum 10
Maximum 10 points for:		21-49
Less two points for each year:		over 49 or under 21
ARRANGED EMPLOYMENT IN CANADA		Maximum 10
HRDC-confirmed permanent offer of employment		10
Applicants from within Canada holding a temporary work permit that is:
Validated by HRDC, including sectoral confirmations		10
Exempt from HRDC validation under international agreements (e.g., NAFTA) or significant benefit (i.e., intra-company transferee)		10
ADAPTABILITY		Maximum 10
Spouse's or common-law partner's education - Masters or Ph.D. = 5 - Bachelor degree or two year diploma = 4 - one year post-secondary diploma = 3		3-5
Minimum one year of full-time authorized work in Canada²		5
Minimum two years of full-time authorized post-secondary study in Canada²		5
Informal job offer in Canada		0
Points received under the Arranged Employment factor		5
Family relationship in Canada²		5
TOTAL		Maximum 100

Applicants are rated on the ability to speak, listen, read, or write Canada's two official languages.
Applies to either principal applicant or accompanying spouse or common-law partner.