If you want to immigrate to Canada via PNP, it’s necessary that you need to score at least 67 out of 100 points. These are based on factors like age, qualification, IELTS, work experience, arranged employment in Canada, and adaptability.
Here are points granted to each factor:
Education
|
Level of Education |
Points |
|
Doctoral level |
25 |
|
Master’s level/professional degree |
23 |
|
At least 2 post-secondary credentials, one of which is a 3-year or longer one |
22 |
|
A 3-year or longer post-secondary credential |
21 |
|
A 2-year post-secondary credential |
19 |
|
A 1-year post-secondary credential |
15 |
|
Secondary school |
5 |
Language Proficiency
|
Proficiency |
Level |
Points |
|
Official Language 1 |
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|
Speaking/Listening/Reading/Writing |
Intermediate IELTS 6.0/6.0/6.0/6.0 |
4 /ability |
|
Speaking/Listening/Reading/Writing |
High intermediate IELTS 6.5/7.5/6.5/6.5 |
5 /ability |
|
Speaking/Listening/Reading/Writing |
Advanced IELTS 7.0/8.0/7.0/7.0 |
6 /ability |
|
Speaking/Listening/Reading/Writing |
Spouse/partner’s official language (CLB4) IELTS 4.0/4.5/3.5/4.0 |
5 |
|
Maximum |
24 |
|
|
Official Language 2 |
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|
Speaking/Listening/Reading/Writing |
CLB/NCLC 5 in all abilities IELTS 5.0/5.0/4.0/5.0 |
4 |
|
Maximum |
4 |
Work Experience
|
Work Experience |
Points |
|
1 year (Min. threshold) |
9 |
|
2-3 years |
11 |
|
4-5 years |
13 |
|
6+ |
15 |
Age
|
Age of Applicant |
Points |
|
18 – 35 |
12 |
|
36 |
11 |
|
37 |
10 |
|
38 |
9 |
|
39 |
8 |
|
40 |
7 |
|
41 |
6 |
|
42 |
5 |
|
43 |
4 |
|
44 |
3 |
|
45 |
2 |
|
46 |
1 |
|
47+ |
0 |
Arranged Employment
|
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). |
§ The work permit is valid when a Canada PR application is made* and § The employer has made a permanent, full-time skilled job offer to the applicant. |
10 |
|
is currently working in Canada on an LMIA-exempt work permit or a work permit issued under a provincial/territorial agreement. |
§ The work permit is valid when a permanent residence application is made* and § The employer has made a permanent, full-time skilled job offer to the applicant. |
10 points |
|
does not hold a valid work permit and isn’t otherwise authorized to work in Canada. |
§ A prospective employer has made a permanent, full-time skilled job offer to the applicant; and § The offer of employment has received a positive LMIA |
10 |
|
holds a valid work permit or is otherwise authorized to work in Canada, but does not fall under one of the two above scenarios. |
§ The work permit or authorization is valid when a permanent residence application is made; § A prospective employer has made a permanent, full-time skilled job offer to the applicant; and § The offer of employment has received a positive LMIA |
10 |
|
*At the time the Canada PR visa is issued, the applicant is expected to still hold a valid work permit. |
Adaptability
|
Adaptability |
Points |
|
PA previous work in Canada (min. 1 year NOC 0, A, B) |
10 |
|
Previous study in Canada |
5 |
|
Previous study in Canada – accompanying spouse/partner |
5 |
|
Previous work in Canada – accompanying spouse/partner |
5 |
|
Arranged employment in Canada |
5 |
|
Relative in Canada – 18 years or older |
5 |
|
Language ability CLB 4 or above – accompanying spouse/partner (IELTS 4.0/4.5/3.5/4.0) |
5 |