This Self-Assessment tool will help you decide if you should apply to
immigrate to Canada as a Business Class applicant. The questions here are like the
questions on the application form. Your score on this test will show you how your skills
and experience could be graded on your application.
This test is designed only to give you an idea of whether or not you
would qualify as a skilled worker or business applicant. A Citizenship and Immigration
Canada (CIC) officer will review your application and make a decision.
PASS MARK (March 2003)
The current pass mark for the Business Class is 35.
Make sure you check the CIC Web-site
for the latest information.
Factor 1 – Business Experience
Business experience must have been obtained within the period
beginning five years before the date of application.
Factor |
Points |
| Two years business experience |
20 |
| Three years business experience |
25 |
| Four years business experience |
30 |
| Five years business experience |
35 |
Factor 2 - Education
Factor |
Points |
| Did not complete secondary school |
0 |
| Obtained a secondary school
credential |
5 |
| Obtained a one-year post-secondary
credential and completed at least 12 years of full-time or full-time equivalent studies |
12 |
| Obtained a one-year post-secondary
credential and completed at least 13 years of full-time or full-time equivalent studies |
15 |
| Obtained a one-year university credential
at the bachelor's level and completed at least 13 years of full-time or full-time
equivalent studies |
15 |
| Obtained a two-year post-secondary
credential and completed at least 14 years of full-time or full-time equivalent studies |
20 |
| Obtained a two-year educational credential
at the bachelor’s level and completed at least 14 years of full-time or full-time
equivalent studies |
20 |
| Obtained a three-year post-secondary
educational credential and completed at least 15 years of full-time or full-time
equivalent studies |
22 |
| Obtained two or more university
educational credentials at the bachelor's level and completed at least 15 years of
full-time or full-time equivalent studies |
22 |
| Obtained a Master's or Ph.D. and completed
at least 17 years of full-time education or full-time equivalent studies |
25 |
Factor 3 – Age
Points are for your age at the time your application is received.
Factor |
Points |
| 16 or under |
0 |
| 17 |
2 |
| 18 |
4 |
| 19 |
6 |
| 20 |
8 |
| 21 - 49 |
10 |
| 50 |
8 |
| 51 |
6 |
| 52 |
4 |
| 53 |
2 |
| Over 53 |
0 |
Factor 4 - English and French language ability
To assess your English and French ability, first decide which language
you are most comfortable with. This language is your first official language. Determine
your language ability, then award points according to your ability to read, write, listen
to and speak English and French. When you complete your application, you will have to
provide evidence of your language proficiency. Check CIC’s website for more
information.
First Canadian Official Language (English or French)
Ability |
Read |
Write |
Speak |
Listen |
| High Proficiency |
4 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
| Moderate Proficiency |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
| Basic Proficiency |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
| No Proficiency |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Second Canadian Official Language (English or French)
Ability |
Read |
Write |
Speak |
Listen |
| High Proficiency |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
| Moderate Proficiency |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
| Basic Proficiency |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
| No Proficiency |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Factor 5 – Adaptability, INVESTORS & ENTREPRENEURS
A maximum of 6 points
Factor |
Points |
You have made a
business exploration trip to Canada in the period beginning five years before the date of
your application. |
6 |
You have participated
in joint federal-provincial business immigration initiatives. |
6 |
Factor 5
– Adaptability, SELF-EMPLOYED
A maximum of 6 points from any combination of the following
Factor |
Points |
|
Your
accompanying spouse or common-law partner’s level of education |
Secondary school
diploma or less |
0 |
| A one or two-year post-secondary
educational credential and at least 13 years of education |
3 |
A three-year
post secondary educational credential and at least 15 years of education |
4 |
A three-year
university credential and at least 15 years of education |
4 |
A Master’s
or PhD and at
least 17 years of education |
5 |
|
You or your
accompanying spouse or common-law partner has studied in Canada |
| Not at all, or anything less than
two years post-secondary education in Canada |
0 |
Completed a
program of full-time study of at least 2 years duration at a post-secondary institution in
Canada |
5 |
|
You or your
accompanying spouse or common-law partner has worked in Canada |
Not at all, or
less than one year full-time work in Canada |
0 |
Worked full-time
in Canada for at least one year under a work permit |
5 |
|
You or your
accompanying spouse or common-law partner has family in Canada |
No |
0 |
Have a parent,
grandparent, aunt, uncle, sister, brother, nephew, niece, child or grandchild who is a
Canadian citizen or permanent resident living in Canada |
5 |
