What is the minimum requirement to apply for Canada PR Visa?
The fastest and easiest way for Canada Immigration is to apply through the Express Entry Program. It takes an average of 6-8 months for its application. The Express Entry Program is a point-based program that manages the profiles of the applicants registered under the three streams of Canada`s economic immigration program.
- Federal Skilled Workers
- Federal Skilled Trades
- Canadian Experience Class
Skilled immigrants who have work experience can apply for the Canada PR under the FSWP. They need to fulfil the following requirement to be eligible. They are as follows:
- Language Skills- Applicants are required to score 6 per band in the IELTS test. Also, they need to clear the CLB- Canadian Language Benchmark and get a minimum level of 7 for one official language in all the four abilities- Reading, speaking, Writing, and Listening.
- Work experience- A work experience of one year is out of ten years is required in the skill under NOC- National Occupation Classification.
- Education Qualification- Candidates must have a minimum high school certificate matching the Canadian Education system. ECA- Education Credential Assessment is a legal authority that assesses the candidate`s education.
- Age- Anyone who is of 18 years is eligible to apply for Canada PR Visa
- Proof of funds- Candidates must show proof of funds which incline that they are financially stable to fend for themselves and their family members in Canada,
How to calculate 67 points for Canada Immigration?
The 67 points for Canada Immigration are awarded on selective factors. They are as follows:
- Language Skills
- Education Qualifications
- Work experience
- Age
- Employment
- Adaptability
67 Points Calculator, in detailed, are as follows-
LANGUAGE SKILLS- 28 Points (maximum)
Canada has two official languages- English and French applicants have to be acknowledged in one or both of the languages in all four abilities – Speaking, Listening, Writing, and Reading. The 28 points are awarded in both languages.
-First official language- 24 points
First official language | Speaking | Listening | Reading | Writing |
CLN level 9 or higher | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
CLB level 8 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
CLB level 7 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Candidates who score below CLB level 7 are not eligible to apply.
-Second official language- 4 points
Second official language | Points |
CLB level 5 | 4 |
CLB level 4 or less | 0 |
EDUCATION QUALIFICATION- 25 Points (maximum)
The candidates must have a certificate or diploma from a secondary institution or post-secondary institution if they have pursued education from Canada.
Applicants who have pursued education from outside of Canada, they must have an ECA that verifies and validates the education as equivalent to the Canadian education system.
Education | Points |
University degree at the Doctoral (PhD) level | 25 |
Master’s level or equal OR University level entry-to-practice professional degree (or equal). Occupation related to the degree must be: NOC 2016 Skill level A and licensed by a provincial regulatory body | 23 |
Two or more Canadian degrees | 22 |
Canadian post-secondary degree or diploma for a program of three years or longer, or equal | 21 |
Canadian post-secondary degree or diploma for a two-year program, or equal | 19 |
Canadian post-secondary degree or diploma for a one-year program | 15 |
Canadian high school diploma, or equal | 5 |
WORK EXPERIENCE- 15 Points (maximum)
NOC is a list of occupations that are in high demand in the labour market of Canada and it is used to classify jobs. It displays the duties, responsibilities, skills of the designated jobs.
Experience (Years) | Points |
1 | 9 |
2-3 | 11 |
4-5 | 13 |
6 and above | 15 |
AGE- 12 Points (maximum)
Age (Years) | Points |
Below 18 | 0 |
18-35 | 12 |
36 | 11 |
37-38 | 10 |
As age gets older, the points are reduced by one point.
EMPLOYMENT – 10 Points (maximum)
The candidate must have one-year work experience and be recruited by a Canadian employer. They must receive the job offer.
- The job offered must be full-time, paid, and continuous. It must not be seasonal.
- Minimum one year
- Listed in the NOC occupation of skill-type A or B
ADAPTABILITY- 10 Points (maximum)
if the candidate has kin or relative residing in the country, it increases the chances of selection and points.
Factors | Points |
Applicants relative's language proficiency level (all four abilities and CLB level 4). | 5 |
Applicant's past studies (full-time or two-year study at a secondary or post-secondary school in Canada). | 5 |
Applicants relatives past studies | 5 |
Applicant's past work in Canada (one year of work experience under the occupation listed in NOC). | 10 |
Applicants relatives past work in Canada | 5 |
Arranged employment in Canada | 5 |
If the applicants have kin, family member, or relative residing in the country as a Canadian Citizen and are 18 years old | 5 |
Ways to improve 67 points score for Canada Immigration?
If the candidate is not able to qualify for 67 score points then they are not able to proceed further. The following points can help improve the points score:
- Improving language proficiency skill
- A higher level of education
What is the minimum required CRS score?
The IRCC- Immigration, Refugee, Citizenship of Canada measures the required CRS score. There is no fixed score as it keeps changing from time-to-time. The score point is decided at the time of the Express Entry draw and it can lower or higher but it is usually going upward.
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