
Points System for Independent/Skilled Worker Class
According to Immigration act and regulation, a skilled worker is someone who has at least one (1) year of full-time (37.5 hours per week or more) work experience within the past ten (10) years in one of the occupations listed in either Skill Type 0 or Skill type A or type B of the National Occupational Classification (NOC).
First, all applicant are assessed by Citizenship and Immigration Canada whether they meet the definition of skilled worker. Once determined as a skilled worker, they are further assessed according to various selection criteria defined by regulation. Applicants must attain a minimum score of sixty-seven (67) points overall in order to be eligible to become permanent residents of Canada.
These selection criteria are as follows.
| Description | Points |
| Education | 25 |
| Official Languages | 24 |
| Experience | 21 |
| Arranged Employment | 10 |
| Age | 10 |
| Adaptability | 10 |
| Total Points | 100 |
| Maximum Required Points | 67 |
Most importantly, according to Immigration Act, 67 points are just guide for assessing applicant for consideration of PR status. Immigration Officer is under no obligation to grant PR, irrespective of any number of points, if he/she is of opinion that the applicant may not economically established in Canada. The reverse is also true. Even if applicant scores less then 67 points, Immigration Officer may decide to grant PR status if it is well presented that client will have potential to established economically in Canada without any problem. This decision is call substitution of evaluation. Here where our professionalism may come in for your help!
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| Federal Skilled Worker | Quebec Skilled Worker |