This Self-Assessment tool will help you decide if you should apply to
immigrate to Canada as a Skilled Worker 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 (September 2003)
The current pass mark for the Skilled Worker Class is 67.
Make sure you check the CIC Web-site
for the latest information.
Factor 1 - Education
Indicate your highest level of education
Factor |
Points |
| Did not complete secondary school (also called high
school) |
0 |
| Obtained a secondary school credential
|
5 |
| Obtained a one-year diploma, trade certificate or
apprenticeship and completed at least 12 years of full-time or full-time equivalent
studies |
12 |
| Obtained a one-year diploma, trade certificate or
apprenticeship and completed at least 13 years of full-time or full-time equivalent
studies |
15 |
| Obtained a one-year university degree at the bachelor's level
and completed at least 13 years of full-time or full-time equivalent studies |
15 |
| Obtained a two-year diploma, trade certificate or
apprenticeship and completed at least 14 years of full-time or full-time equivalent
studies |
20 |
| Obtained a university degree of two years or more at the
bachelor's level and completed at least 14 years of full-time or full-time equivalent
studies |
20 |
| Obtained a three-year diploma, trade certificate or
apprenticeship (other than university) and completed at least 15 years of full-time or
full-time equivalent studies |
22 |
| Obtained two or more university degrees 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 2 - 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. The language
you feel less comfortable communicating in is your second 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, www.cic.gc.ca,
for more information. The High Commission strongly encourages you to take a third party
language test (IELTS or TEF)
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 3 - Work Experience
You must have at least one year of full-time paid work experience, or
the equivalent in part-time work, in an occupation listed in the National Occupational
Classification List (NOC). Your experience must be in an occupation listed in Skill Type 0
or Skill Levels A or B of the NOC and it must have occurred in the past 10 years. You must
have performed most of the duties, including all the essential duties that are listed for
the occupation.
PLEASE NOTE:
If your work experience is not listed in Skill Type 0 or Skill Levels A
or B of the NOC, or if your experience did not occur in the past 10 years, your
application will not be accepted. To determine your points, first assess your work
experience, and then complete the following:
Factor |
Points |
| Less than 1 year |
0 |
| More than 1 year but less than 2 years |
15 |
| More than 2 years but less than 3 years |
17 |
| More than 3 years but less than 4 years |
19 |
| 4 or more years |
21 |
Factor 4 - Age
Points are given for your age at the time your application is received.
Factor |
Points |
| less than 17 |
0 |
| 17 |
2 |
| 18 |
4 |
| 19 |
6 |
| 20 |
8 |
| 21 - 49 |
10 |
| 50 |
8 |
| 51 |
6 |
| 52 |
4 |
| 53 |
2 |
| Over 53 |
0 |
Factor 5 - Arranged Employment
To obtain points for this factor, you must have a permanent job offer
in Canada validated by HRDC and be capable of and likely to accept and carry out the job.
One of the following situations must also apply:
1. You have been working in Canada for at least one year on a
temporary work permit and:
a) your temporary work permit was confirmed by HRDC,
including sectoral confirmations;
b) you are currently working in that employment;
c) the work permit is valid for at least another 12
months from the date of your application;
d) your employer has made an offer to employ you on an
indeterminate basis if the permanent resident visa is issued.
OR
2. You have been working in Canada for at least one year on a
temporary work permit and:
a) your temporary work permit is exempt from HRDC
confirmation requirements under an international agreement (i.e. NAFTA, GATS) or as a
result of the significant benefit to Canada provision (i.e. intra-company transferee);
b) you are currently working in that employment;
c) the work permit is valid for at least another 12
months from the date of your application;
d) your employer has made an offer to employ you on an
indeterminate basis if the permanent resident visa is issued.
OR
3. You do not intend to work in Canada before being issued a
permanent resident visa and do not hold a temporary work permit and:
a) your employer has made an offer to employ you on an
indeterminate basis if the permanent resident visa is issued;
b) your job offer has been confirmed by Human Resources
Development Canada (HRDC.) You cannot apply to HRDC yourself. Your potential employer must
apply for you.
Factor |
Points |
| No Arranged Employment |
0 |
| Arranged Employment |
10 |
Factor 6 - Adaptability
You can receive a maximum of 10 points based on any combination of the elements listed
below:
1. Accompanying Spouse/Common-Law Partner's Education:
Factor |
Points |
| Secondary school diploma or less |
0 |
| A one-year diploma, trade certificate or
apprenticeship and completed at least 12 years of full-time or full-time equivalent
studies |
3 |
| A one-year diploma, trade certificate or
apprenticeship or university degree at the bachelor's level and completed at least 13
years of full-time or full-time equivalent studies |
3 |
| A two-year diploma, trade certificate or
apprenticeship or university degree at the bachelor's level and completed at least 14
years of full-tine or full-time equivalent studies |
4 |
| A three-year diploma, trade certificate or
apprenticeship (not university) and completed at least 15 years of full-time or full-time
equivalent studies |
4 |
| Two or more university degrees at the
bachelor's level and completed at least 15 years of full-time or full-time equivalent
studies |
4 |
| A master's or Ph.D. and completed at least
17 years of full-time or full-time equivalent studies |
5 |
| Not Applicable |
0 |
2. Principal Applicant or Spouse / Common-law Partner has studied in Canada
Factor |
Points |
| No, or has less than two years
post-secondary education in Canada |
0 |
| Completed at least two years of
post-secondary education in Canada since the age of 17 |
5 |
3. Principal Applicant or Spouse / Common-law Partner has worked in Canada
Factor |
Points |
| No, or has worked full-time in Canada for
less than one year |
0 |
| Worked full-time in Canada for at least
one year |
5 |
4. Principal Applicant or Spouse / Common-law Partner has Family in Canada
Factor |
Points |
| No family in Canada |
0 |
| Family in Canada (parent, grandparent,
aunt, uncle, sister, brother, niece, nephew, child or grandchild, spouse or common-law
partner who is a Canadian citizen or permanent resident living in Canada.) |
5 |
Click here for a pdf version
to view and print. You will require Adobe Acrobat Reader version 6 or above.
