67 Canada Immigration Points System
Canada has always welcomed immigrants with the skills and work experience that will help in the economic development of the country. The federal government of Canada’s Express entry program provides an immigration pathway for the immigrants. Canada’s three skilled economic immigration programs are as follows:
- Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP)
- Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP)
- Canadian Experience Class (CEC)
Immigrants who have registered under the above-mentioned immigration programs, their profiles are managed by the Express Entry program. All the profiles are then submitted into the express pool where it is ranked with the help of the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS). But first, to be able to submit their profile in the express entry program, candidates need to fulfill some eligibility criteria. If a candidate is able to score 67 points or higher, they are qualified to apply under the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSPWP). In case they are not able to meet the cut-off for 67 points, they can do things like:
- Improve their language Skills
- Completing another degree, diploma or certificate
- Receiving a job offer from Canada
Minimum Requirements
- Applicant needs to have a minimum 1 year of continuous work experience in an occupation that is classified under National Occupational Classification (NOC) skill level 0, A or B.
- Applicant needs to score a minimum of 6 per band in IELTS examination. These bands include – Speaking, Reading, Writing and Listening.
- Minimum requirement is having a high school diploma or its equivalent (for proving equivalency to the Canadian education system applicant needs to get their qualification assessed by Educational Credential Assessment (ECA))
- While moving to Canada, the applicant needs to show enough proof of funds that will show that the candidate will be able to support themselves for moving to Canada.
- Minimum age required is of 18 years. Applying within the age group of 18 to 35 years will award the maximum points.
Language Proficiency (Maximum 28 points)
Canada has a population of English speaking communities. It is very important to be able to communicate in English. These points are awarded to the candidates based on the factors: Speaking, Reading, Listening and Writing. For a language test, the candidate is required to take an approved language test to prove their language knowledge. Canada uses the Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) levels for the English language. Candidate needs to score minimum CLB level 7 for 1 official language in all 4 language testing criteria. For 2nd official language, the candidate must have a minimum level of CLB 5.
First Official Language (Maximum 24 points)
| CLB Level | Speaking | Listening | Reading | Writing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 or Higher | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| CLB Level 8 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| CLB Level 7 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| 6 or Lower | Not Eligible |
Second Official Language (Maximum 4 points)
| Level | Points Awarded |
|---|---|
| Minimum CLB level 4 in all abilities | 4 |
| CLB 4 or less in any of the 4 abilities | 0 |
Education (Maximum 25 points)
If the candidate went to school in Canada, they must have a certificate, diploma or degree from a Canadian high school or post-secondary school. If the education is pursued by the candidate from outside of Canada, they must have an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) that is to prove that the foreign education is equal to the Canadian certificate, diploma or degree from a Canadian high school or post-secondary school. Candidates have to include their Canadian credential or their foreign credential and ECA certificate when applying.
Work Experience (Maximum 15 points)
Candidates are awarded points for the years they have spent doing full-time paid work under National Occupation Classification (NOC) skill type 0, A or B. For to be able to get points for work experience it must be gained while:
- In Canada or abroad
- While studying
- While being self-employed
How to find your NOC?
National Occupation Classification (NOC) is the categorization of all the occupation in the Canadian labor market and it is used to classify all the jobs in the Canadian economy. It illustrates all the details related to the occupation like duties, skills, talents and work settings for different jobs. The candidate will be required to identify their NOC code and submit for each job they need to include in their Express profile.
| Duration of Work Experience (In Years) | Maximum Points Awarded | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Year | 9 | |||
| 2-3 Years | 11 | |||
| 4-5 Years | 13 | |||
| 6 or More | 15 |
