Checking Canada PR eligibility is the first step when applying for a permanent residence visa. No doubt Canada is one of the world’s best when it comes to immigration for better work, better life, healthcare, and more. But Canada only needs those who can contribute to their economy and make their country better, so meeting the eligibility points in the Canada 67 points calculator is paramount.
Express Entry is the best way to apply for a PR visa for Canada. To qualify for the program & move on to the next steps, you need 67 out of 100 points. But how are these points calculated?
Let’s find out.
What are Canada’s PR eligibility factors?
The 67 points are calculated based on the following factors:
- Age
- Education
- Work Experience
- Language proficiency
- Arranged employment
- Adaptability
Breakdown of Canada PR eligibility factors
Before we move forward, remember one thing, even if you receive 67 points out of 100 in the 67-point calculator, it will only make you eligible to apply for Express Entry or another program & not guarantee an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for Canada PR by IRCC.
- Age
You get a maximum of 12 points for the age factor. The more your age is, the fewer points you will get for Canada PR.
|
Age |
Points Given |
|
Under 18 years of age |
0 |
|
18-35 years of age |
12 |
|
36 years of age |
11 |
|
37 years of age |
10 |
|
38 years of age |
9 |
|
39 years of age |
8 |
|
40 years of age |
7 |
|
41 years of age |
6 |
|
42 years of age |
5 |
|
43 years of age |
4 |
|
44 years of age |
3 |
|
45 years of age |
2 |
|
46 years of age |
1 |
|
47 or older years of age |
0 |
- Language proficiency
You can achieve a maximum of 28 points for language proficiency – 24 for English and 04 points extra if you are proficient in French. 6 bands is the minimum IELTS score for Canada PR but if you can achieve more, you can compensate for the points you will lose in other factors.
First Official Language: English
|
CLB Level |
Speaking |
Listening |
Reading |
Writing |
|
CLB 9 or higher |
6 |
6 |
6 |
6 |
|
CLB 8 |
5 |
5 |
5 |
5 |
|
CLB 7 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
|
Below CLB 7 |
Not eligible to Apply |
Not eligible to Apply |
Not eligible to Apply |
Not eligible to Apply |
Second Official Language: French
|
CLB Level |
Points Given |
|
At least CLB 5 |
4 |
|
CLB 4 or lower |
0 |
- Education
You can attain a maximum of 25 points for the education factor in the 67-point calculator for Canada PR.
|
Education Level |
Points Given |
|
University degree at the Doctoral (Ph.D.) level or similar |
25 |
|
Master’s degree at a university or similar OR entry-to-practice professional degree at the University level |
23 |
|
Two or more Canadian post-secondary degrees or diplomas or similar (Duration of one must be at least 3 years) |
22 |
|
Canadian post-secondary degree or diploma for 3 years or more, or similar |
21 |
|
Canadian post-secondary degree or diploma for 2 years, or similar |
19 |
|
Canadian post-secondary degree or diploma for 1 year, or similar |
15 |
|
Canadian high school diploma, or similar |
5 |
- Work Experience
If you have 6 years of experience or more, you can get a maximum of 15 points in the calculator. Remember, your work experience must be in a skilled occupation.
|
Experience |
Points Given |
|
1 year |
9 |
|
2-3 years |
11 |
|
4-5 years |
13 |
|
6 or more years |
15 |
- Arranged Employment
After meeting all the requirements if you still don’t have 67 points to be eligible, you can apply for a job in Canada with skilled work experience. Choose any Canadian province but remember your occupation must be under NOC Skill Level 0, A, or B.
- Adaptability
You can get extra points if you meet the following conditions:
- Spouse’s or partner’s language level: 5 points
- Canadian studies (min. 2 years, full-time): 5 points
- Spouse’s Canadian studies (min. 2 years, full-time): 5 points
- Canadian work experience (min. 1 year, full-time): 10 points
- Spouse’s Canadian work experience (min. 1 year, full-time): 5 points
- Your or your spouse’s relatives in Canada: 5 points
If you get 67 points, you can go ahead and create an Express Entry profile. To ease the Canada PR process, seek professional guidance from Nationwide Visas, one of the best visa consultants in Mumbai. With more than 16 years in the immigration industry, assisting thousands of Indians to fulfil their dream of immigrating to Canada, they are a one-stop solution for all immigration needs.
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