How do I check my 67 points for Canada immigration?

There’s a calculator that you can utilize to find out your eligibility for the FSWP stream of the Canada Express Entry. But to understand the distribution of points for each human capital factor, here we give you a summary. Remember that 67 points are the minimum points you need to score to become eligible to apply for a Canadian permanent residence through FSWP.

Language skills (Max. 28 points)

It’s essential that you are able to communicate in one or both official languages of English or French. You can score up to 28 points for your language proficiency in English and French. IRCC grants you points on the basis of your ability to:

• read
• write
• Speak
• listen

You have to take an approved language test to present proof of your language skill levels. Proficiency in English or French is measured using the following:

• CLB (Canadian Language Benchmarks) for English
• NCLC (Niveaux de compétence linguistique canadiens) for French

You must get a minimum level of CLB 7 or NCLC 7 for an official language in all 4 language abilities. To score points for the second official language, you have to meet the minimum level of CLB 5 or NCLC 5 in all 4 language abilities.

Calculation of your language points

First official language (Max. 24 points)

Second official language (Max. 4 points)

You can score only 4 points in case you have a minimum score of CLB 5 in each of the 4 language abilities.

Education (Max. 25 points)

In case you attended school in Canada, you must present a diploma, certificate, or degree from one of the following:

• Canadian secondary institution (high school)
• Canadian post-secondary institution
  • If you have foreign education, you must get an ECA (Educational Credential Assessment) report for the purpose of immigration from a designated organization. It must show that your education is equivalent to a completed certificate, degree, or diploma from a Canadian secondary institution (high school) or post-secondary institution

When you apply, you have to include your Canadian credential or your foreign credential and ECA report when you file your application.

Work experience (Max. 15 points)

You can score points for the number of years you have spent doing full-time paid work (min. 30 hours per week, or part-time of an equal amount [15 hours per week for 24 months]).  This must be for skill type 0 or skill levels A or B of the 2016 NOC.

Your work experience will count if it was:

• While you were studying
• In Canada or abroad
• While being self-employed

Here’s the chart to find the number of points based on your number of years of work experience.

Age (Max. 12 points)

The points will be calculated based on your age on the day IRCC gets your application.

Arranged employment in Canada (Max. 10 points)

To get points for this factor, you must have a job offer from a Canadian employer that’s valid for at least a year. The job offer must be obtained before you file the application to arrive in Canada as a Federal Skilled Worker.

A valid job offer means

• It’s paid, continuous, full-time work (at least 30 hours/week) that’s:
  • for at least a year
  • not seasonal
• It’s an occupation listed as Skill Type 0 or Skill Level A or B of the NOC.

To improve your scores, you may:

• completing another degree, diploma, or certificate
• improving your language skills

receive an offer of arranged employment in Canada