Six Selection Factor for Canada
If you are eligible to apply as a skilled worker, you will be assessed on six selection factors and a point system. Learn more about each factor by clicking on it.
- Education Maximum 25 points
- Ability in English or French Maximum 24 points
- Experience Maximum 21 points
- Age Maximum 10 points
- Arranged Employment in Canada Maximum 10 points
- Adaptability Maximum 10 points
- Total Maximum 100 points
Pass mark 67 points
You can assess your qualifications using the skilled worker self-assessment test from Citizenship and Immigration Canada. The test is available in the Related Links section at the bottom of this page.If your score is the same or higher than the pass mark, then you may qualify to immigrate to Canada as a skilled worker. Review the information about immigrating to Canada as a skilled worker and decide if you want to apply.
If your score is lower than the pass mark, you are not likely to qualify to immigrate to Canada as a skilled worker. We recommend that you do not apply at this time.However, you can still apply if you believe other factors would show that you are able to establish yourself in Canada and support your dependents. Send a detailed letter with your application explaining why you think you are able to become economically established in Canada. Include any documents that support your claim.
You can assess your qualifications using the skilled worker self-assessment test from Citizenship and Immigration Canada. The test is available in the Related Links section at the bottom of this page. If your score is the same or higher than the pass mark, then you may qualify to immigrate to Canada as a skilled worker. Review the information about immigrating to Canada as a skilled worker and decide if you want to apply.
If your score is lower than the pass mark, you are not likely to qualify to immigrate to Canada as a skilled worker. We recommend that you do not apply at this time. However, you can still apply if you believe other factors would show that you are able to establish yourself in Canada and support your dependents.Send a detailed letter with your application explaining why you think you are able to become economically established in Canada. Include any documents that support your claim.