INSOC's Skilled Worker Program

 

By going through the Skilled Worker Program applicants will be trained first in getting their English skills to a level  where they can score a 6.0 or higher on the IELTS test and then trained in Canada through various job related workshops.

This category of immigrants includes skilled workers who are assessed to have the education, skills and ability to successfully establish themselves in Canada. Skilled workers are assessed on the basis of specific selection criteria frequently changing. The selection criteria is designed to meet Canada's demographic and labor market needs and takes into account such factors as: age, occupation, occupational demand, work experience, education, ability in English or French, personal suitability, relatives in Canada. Each factor has a certain amount of points.

The current necessary number of points is 67 out of 100.

We advise potential applicants that the new law specifically provides that positive discretion may be exercised by the immigration officer for an application that is meritorious but does not rate the 67 points. The properly presented professional application prepared by a reputable Canadian immigration law firm maximizes your chances of being granted this positive discretion.

Please note that HRDC (Human Resources Development Canada) approval is available and can add 10 points under Arranged Employment category and 5 points under Adaptability category and we regularly help our clients to apply for this.

Skilled Worker Points Calculator

Factor Your Score Final
EDUCATION   25
LANGUAGE   24
EXPERIENCE   21
AGE   10
ARRANGED EMPLOYMENT   10
ADAPTABILITY   10
TOTAL   100

 

Factor Your Score Final
EDUCATION   Max. 25
University Degrees    
PhD, or Master's, AND at least 17 years of full-time or full-time equivalent study   25
Two or more university degrees at the Bachelor.s level AND at least 15 years of full-time or full-time equivalent study   22
A two-year university degree at the Bachelor.s level AND at least 14 years of full-time or full-time equivalent study   20
A one-year university degree at the Bachelor.s level AND at least 13 years of full-time or full-time equivalent study   15
Trade or Non-university Certificate or Diploma    
A three-year diploma, trade certificate or apprenticeship AND at least 15 years of full-time or full-time equivalent study   22
A two-year diploma, trade certificate or apprenticeship AND at least 14 years of full-time or full-time equivalent study   20
A one-year diploma, trade certificate or apprenticeship AND at least 13 years of full-time or full-time equivalent study   15
A one-year diploma, trade certificate or apprenticeship AND at least 12 years of full-time or full-time equivalent study   12
Secondary School Education Credential   5
LANGUAGE (Abilities: Speak, Read, Write, Listen)   Max. 24
1st Lang. High proficiency (per ability)   4
1st Lang. Moderate proficiency (per ability)   2
1st Lang. Basic proficiency (per ability)   1 to max. of 2
1st Lang. No proficiency   0
1st Lang. Possibly maximum (all four abilities)   16
2nd Lang. High proficiency (per ability)   2
2nd Lang. Moderate proficiency (per ability)   2
2nd Lang. Basic proficiency (per ability)   1 to max. of 2
2nd Lang. No proficiency   0
2nd Lang. Possibly maximum (all four abilities)   8
EXPERIENCE (NOC Skill Level O,A,B)   Max. 21
One year   15
Two years   17
Three years   19
Four years   21
AGE   Max. 10
Max. 10 points for:   21-49
Less two points of each year:   Over 49 or under 21
ARRANGED EMPLOYMENT IN CANADA   Max. 10
HRDC-confirmed permanent offer of employment   10
Applicants from within Canada holding a temporary work permit that is:    
Validated by HRDC, including several confirmations   10
Exempt from HRDC validation under international agreement (e.g., NAFTA) or significant benefit (i.e., intra-company transferee)   10
ADAPTABILITY   Max. 10
Spouse.s or common-law partner.s education   3-5
Minimum one year of full-time authorized work in Canada   5
Minimum two years of full-time authorized post-secondary study in Canada   5
Points received under the Arranged Employment factor   5
Family relationship in Canada   5
Total   100