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Canada's Point System
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Cons of the point system
The transparency of the point system may cause complaint. Candidates who fall short of the requirements may accuse the system of unfair treatment, and believe that more points should have been awarded to them.
Pros of the point system
English or French Skills
Since the point system is public, immigrants are able to view the requirements in advance. This advantage helps immigrants know if they will be able to come to Canada.
Only 67 out of 100 points are needed to pass.
Resources
Max number of points = 28
Tested on how well you can listen, speak, read or write English or French.
- http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/skilled/apply-factors.asp
- http://immig-canada.blogspot.ca/2010/11/pros-and-cons-of-canadian-immigration.html
- http://www.loc.gov/law/help/points-based-immigration/canada.php
Experience
Education
Max number of points = 15
More than 6 years of experience are required to get all 15 points
Points are increased according to the number of years as a paid worker (at least 30 hours a week)
Max number of points = 25
To get points, you must
- prove that you earned a Canadian diploma or certificate, or
- have your foreign education assessed by an agency approved by CIC to show it is valid and equal to a completed Canadian credential.
University degree at a doctoral (PhD) level or equal gets you all 25 points.
A high school diploma is rewarded 5 points.
Arranged Employment in Canada
Points may be rewarded for having a permanent job offer.
Max number of points = 10
A valid job offer must to be:
- for full-time, permanent and not seasonal work, and
- in an occupation listed as Skill Type 0 or Skill Level A or B of the National Occupational Classification (NOC).
Cool Facts
Age
Max number of points = 12
Ages 18-35 get the most points (all 12)
Most points are given to the age bracket who are most capable of labor work in Canada
- Canada excepts around 250,000 immigrants per year
- CIC (Citizenship and Immigration Canada) stopped accepting applications under the program Skilled Workers from July 1, 2012 to May 4, 2013 due to backlog and criteria revision.
Adaptability
Max number of points = 10
Immigrating spouses or common law partners can earn points for adaptability too. You can only get points for each item once.
Things that help you get into Canada
- If you or your spouse had previous work in Canada for 1 year (10 points)
- If you or your spouse have studied in Canada for at least 2 years (5 points)
- If you have relatives in Canada (5 points)