Points are awarded based on the following important six factors: education, age, work experience, adaptability, language proficiency,  LMIA approved work experience, which the points are evaluated depending on your application.

  • Age – Maximum 12 points
  • Experience – Maximum 15 points
  • Education – Maximum 25 points
  • Language skills – Maximum 28 points
  • Arranged employment in Canada – Maximum 10 points
  • Adaptability – Maximum 10 points

You can also score extra points if you meet the following criteria:  

  • Skill transferability
  • Spouse or common-law partner factors
  • Additional points
  • Human capital factors