Express Entry Eligibility Points Calculator
Express Entry Eligibility is a points based assessment that helps the Federal Government of Canada to choose eligible candidates with high skills and good work experience. Candidates have to score 67 points out of 100 points to be eligible to qualify. The selected candidates can live and work in Canada under Canadian Immigration than he/she can apply for Permanent Residency.
The Federal Skilled Worker Program Points Calculator Consists of the Following Factors:
Factors |
Points |
| Education | 25 |
| Language Skills | 28 |
| Work Experience | 15 |
| Age | 12 |
| Arranged Employment | 10 |
| Adaptability | 10 |
Factor 1: Education
Education is one of the essential factors of the Federal Skills Worker Program Points Calculator where candidate can attain maximum of 25 points. Candidates with higher qualification can score 25 points.
| Level of Education | Points (25 max) |
| 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 |
| Two-year post-secondary credential | 19 points |
| One-year post-secondary credential | 15 points |
| Secondary school | 5 points |
Factor 2: Language Skills
To live in Canada, one has to be specialist in either English or French , or in both the languages. Candidates with good language skills can attain maximum of 28 points on Federal Skills Worker Program Points Calculator. To examine your language eligibility, candidates have to English exams like IELTS and CLB.
Proficiency |
Level |
Points (24 + 4 max) |
| First Official Language | ||
| Speaking/Listening/Reading/Writing | Intermediate IELTS 6.0/6.0/6.0/6.0 |
4 pts/ability |
| Speaking/Listening/Reading/Writing | High intermediate IELTS 6.5/7.5/6.5/6.5 |
5 pts/ability |
| Speaking/Listening/Reading/Writing | Advanced IELTS 7.0/8.0/7.0/7.0 |
6 pts/ability |
| Speaking/Listening/Reading/Writing | Spouse/partner’s official language (CLB4) IELTS 4.0/4.5/3.5/4.0 |
5 pts |
| Maximum | 24 points | |
| Second Official Language | ||
| Speaking/Listening/Reading/Writing | CLB/NCLC 5 in all abilities IELTS 5.0/5.0/4.0/5.0 |
4 points |
| Maximum *Listening, reading, speaking, writing |
4 points |
Factor 3: Work Experience
Work experience factor is one of the important factors and if the candidate has 6 or more than 6 years of experience than he/she can easily attain 15 points on the point system. The work experience should be under the occupations that are present in 0,A,B of NOC Code.
Work Experience |
Points (15 max) |
| 1 year (Minimum threshold) | 9 points |
| 2-3 years | 11 points |
| 4-5 years | 13 points |
| 6 years or more | 15 points |
Factor 4: Age
Age is the primary factor of Federal Skilled Worker Program Points Calculator. Maximum of 12 points can be accessed under this factor.
Age of Applicant |
Points (12 max) |
| 18 to 35 | 12 points |
| 36 | 11 points |
| 37 | 10 points |
| 38 | 9 points |
| 39 | 8 points |
| 40 | 7 points |
| 41 | 6 points |
| 42 | 5 points |
| 43 | 4 points |
| 44 | 3 points |
| 45 | 2 points |
| 46 | 1 points |
| 47 and over | 0 points |
Factor 5: Arranged Employment
One of the important factors of point system is Arranged Employment. The candidate may get extra 10 points when the Canadian employer extends the full-time permanent employment in Canada to a foreign skilled worker.
The Applicant |
And |
Points |
| is currently working in Canada on an LMIA-based work permit and his or her work in Canada is considered “skilled” (NOC 0, A, or B level). |
*At the time the permanent resident visa is issued, the applicant is expected to still hold a valid work permit. |
10 points |
| is currently working in Canada on an LMIA-exempt work permit or a work permit issued under a provincial/territorial agreement. |
*At the time the permanent resident visa is issued, the applicant is expected to still hold a valid work permit. |
10 points |
| does not hold a valid work permit and is not otherwise authorized to work in Canada. |
|
10 points |
| holds a valid work permit or is otherwise authorized to work in Canada, but does not fall under one of the two above scenarios. |
|
10 points |
Factor 6: Adaptability
Adaptability is one of the important factors of Federal Skills Worker Program Points Calculator. If you are graduated from any of University in Canada,relative living in Canada etc. such factors help you in achieving 10 points.
Adaptability |
Points (10 max) |
| PA previous work in Canada (minimum 1 year NOC 0,A,B) | 10 points |
| Previous study in Canada | 5 points |
| Previous study in Canada – accompanying spouse/partner | 5 points |
| Previous work in Canada – accompanying spouse/partner | 5 points |
| Arranged employment in Canada | 5 points |
| Relative in Canada – 18 years or older | 5 points |
| Language ability CLB 4 or above – accompanying spouse/partner (IELTS 4.0/4.5/3.5/4.0) | 5 points |
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