Federal Skilled Worker Points Table
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The federal skilled worker visa program is one of the largest programs managed by the Canadian Express Entry system. Professionals of all countries across the world with eligible skills and qualification that are high in demand in Canada and who have an extensive ability to fulfill the requirements of Canadian Immigration can apply for a Permanent resident visa under Federal Skilled worker program and settle permanently in Canada.
Age: Up to 12 points are awarded under Age Factor on the following basis:
| Age of Applicant | Points (Max 12) |
| 18 to 35 years | 12 Points |
| 36 years | 11 Points |
| 37 years | 10 Points |
| 38 years | 09 Points |
| 39 years | 08 Points |
| 40 years | 07 Points |
| 41 years | 06 Points |
| 42 years | 05 Points |
| 43 years | 04 Points |
| 44 years | 03 Points |
| 45 years | 02 Points |
| 46 years | 01 Point |
| 47 and over | 0 Points |
Education: Up to 25 points are awarded under the Education Factor on the following basis:
| Level of Education | Points (Max 25) |
| Doctoral level | 25 Points |
| Master’s level or professional degree | 23 Points |
| Two or more post-secondary credentials, one of which is a three-year or longer post-secondary credential | 22 Points |
| Three-year or longer post-secondary credential | 21 Points |
| 39 years Two-year post-secondary credential | 19 Points |
| One-year post-secondary credential | 15 Points |
| Secondary school | 05 Points |
Experience: Up to 15 points are awarded under the Experience Factor based upon the number of years:
| Work Experience | Points (Max 15) |
| 1 year (Minimum threshold) | 09 Points |
| 2-3 years | 11 Points |
| 4-5 years | 13 Points |
| 6 years or more | 15 Points |
Language Skills: Up to 24 points are awarded for competency in first language (English), and 4 points are awarded for a second language (French).
| IELTS Test Results For Each Ability | CLB level & Points | |||||
| Reading | Speaking | Writing | Listening | (Max 24) | ||
| Bands | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 – 7.0 | = | CLB 7 |
| Points | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | = | 16 Points |
| Bands | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 7.5 | = | CLB 8 |
| Points | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | = | 20 Points |
| Bands | 7.0 – 7.5 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 8.0 | = | CLB 9 |
| Points | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | = | 24 Points |
| Bands | 8.0 – 9.0 | 7.5 – 9.0 | 8.5 – 9.0 | 8.5 – 9.0 | = | CLB 10 |
| Points | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | = | 24 Points |
| Second Official Language | Points (Max 4) | |
| Speaking | Listening | Reading | Writing | 5.0 | 5.0 | 4.0 | 5.0 | 4 Points |
Adaptability: Points are awarded on the Adaptability Factor on the basis of following factors.
| Adaptability | Points (Max 10) |
| Canadian Work Experience (min 1 Year) | 10 Points |
| Previous study in Canada | 05 Points |
| Previous study in Canada – (Accompanying Spouse) | 05 Points |
| Arranged Employment in Canada | 05 Points |
| Relative in Canada – 18 years or older | 05 Points |
| Language ability CLB 4 or above – accompanying Spouse | 05 Points |
| Arranged employment in Canada | 05 Points |