The Federal Skilled Worker Program Points System
All Canadian immigration applications under the Federal Skilled Worker program are assessed against six selection factors. In order to be eligible for processing, applications must meet the 67 point threshold requirement.
Education
Maximum 25 Points.
CIC will assign points on the basis of an educational credential assessment by a CIC designated organization. This will outline the Canadian equivalent to the foreign educational credential.
Highest level of education completed Points
Doctoral Level 25
Master's Level or Professional Degree 23
Two or more Post-Secondary Credentials, one of which is a three-year or longer post-secondary credential 22
Three-year or longer post-secondary credential
(Ex: Bachelor's Degree) 21
Two-Year Post-Secondary Credential 21
Two-Year Post-Secondary Credential 19
One-Year Post-Secondary Credential 15
Secondary School 5
Language Proficiency

Maximum 24 Points- First Official Language
Maximum 4 Points- Second Official Language

All applicants must submit, with their application, results from a language test designated by CIC. For the English language CIC will accept IELTS results, for French Language CIC will accept TEF results. Points will be calculated based on the applicant's ability to: listen, speak, read & write.
First Official Language High Proficiency Moderate proficiency Basic Proficiency
Speaking 6 5 4
Listening 6 5 4
Reading 6 5 4
Writing 6 5 4

Second official Language High Proficiency Moderate proficiency Basic Proficiency
Speaking 1 1 1
Listening 1 1 1
Reading 1 1 1
Writing 1 1 1

Work Experience

Maximum 15 points.
Points will be awarded for the number of years worked full time (which is defined as 37.5 hours per week, or the equivalent amount in part time work) in a paid position. In addition, only work in a managerial, professional or skilled occupation will count for points.
Work Experience Points
1 year 9

2-3 years 11

4-5 years 13

6+ years 15


Age

Maximum 12 Points.

Applicants between the ages of 18 and 35 receive maximum points (12) for age. For every year above 35 years of age, the applicant loses 1 point. The applicant will receive one point at 46 years of age and zero points if they are 47 years of age or older.
Arranged Employment in Canada

Maximum 10 points.

An applicant can be awarded a maximum of 10 points under Arranged Employment. For more information, click here.
Adaptability

Maximum 10 Points.

Previous Work In Canada for at least 1 year at an NOC classified occupation level 0, A, or B will earn an applicant 10 points

Or a combination of...

Previous study in Canada: 5 points will be awarded if the applicant, or accompanying spouse, has completed a program of full-time study of at least two years in Canada.
Previous work in Canada (accompanying spouse):5 points will be awarded for a minimum of one year of full-time work in Canada on a valid work permit.
Relatives in Canada (18 years or over): 5 points will be awarded if the applicant or accompanying spouse has a relative who is 18 years or over residing in Canada and is a Canadian citizen or permanent resident. In order to qualify for the points the relative must be a parent, grandparent, child, grandchild, child of a parent, sibling, child of a grandparent, aunt or uncle, or grandchild of a parent, niece or nephew.
Arranged Employment: 5 points will be awarded
Accompanying Spouse/Partner's Official Language (CLB/NCLC 4): 5 points will be awarded

Points can only be counted for each category once. Points can be claimed from each category for either the applicant or their spouse or common –law partner, but not for both.