Federal Skilled Worker

Immigration to Canada as a Skilled Worker is based on a point based system, the applicants are judged based on certain criteria. Apart from other things, six major heads which have to be taken into consideration are

First Factor: Education	Max. points that you can score: 25
If you have a Master's Degree or Ph.D. and at least 17 years of full-time or full-time equivalent study.	25
If you have two or more university degrees at the bachelor's level and at least 15 years of full-time or full-time equivalent study.	22
If you have a three-year diploma, trade certificate or apprenticeship and at least 15 years of full-time or full-time equivalent study.	22
If you have a university degree of two years or more at the bachelor's level and at least 14 years of full-time or full-time equivalent study.	20
If you have a two-year diploma, trade certificate or apprenticeship and at least 14 years of full-time or full-time equivalent study.	20
If you have a one-year university degree at the bachelor's level and at least 13 years of full-time or full-time equivalent study.	15
If you have a one-year diploma, trade certificate or apprenticeship and at least 13 years of full-time or full-time equivalent study.	15
If you have a one-year diploma, trade certificate or apprenticeship and at least 12 years of full-time or full-time equivalent study.	12
If you have completed high school.	5

Factor Two: Official Languages	Maximum points that you can score: 24
1st Official Language
High proficiency (per ability)	4
Moderate proficiency (per ability)	2
Basic proficiency (per ability)	1 to maximum of 2
No proficiency	0
Possible maximum (all 4 abilities)	16
2nd Official Language
High proficiency (per ability)	2
Moderate proficiency (per ability)	2
Basic proficiency (per ability)	1 to maximum of 2
No proficiency	0
Possible maximum (all 4 abilities)	8

Factor Three: Experience	Maximum points that you can score: 21
For 1 year of full time paid Experience	15
For 2 years of full time paid Experience	17
For 3 years of full time paid Experience	19
For 4 years of full time paid Experience	21

Factor Four: Age	Maximum points that you can score: 10
21 to 49 years at time of application	10
You can subtract 2 points for each year over 49 or under 21

Factor Five: Arranged Employment In Canada	Maximum points that you can score: 10
If you have a Human Resources Development Canada (HRDC) confirmed offer of permanent employment.	10

Factor Six: Adaptability	Maximum points that you can score: 10
Spouse's or common-law partner's education	3 - 5
Minimum one year full-time authorized work in Canada	5
Minimum two years full-time authorized post-secondary study in Canada	5
Have received points under the Arranged Employment in Canada factor	5
Family relationship in Canada	5

Total	Maximum points that you can score :100
Pass Mark required to apply for immigration	67