Skilled workers and professionals: Who can apply—Six selection factors and pass mark
Will you qualify?
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.
| Selection Factor | Points |
|---|---|
| Education | Maximum 25 points |
| Proficiency in English and/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 also assess your qualifications using our skilled worker self-assessment test.
If your score is the same or higher than the pass mark, then you may qualify to immigrate to Canada as a skilled worker.
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 dependants. 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.
Principal applicant
If you are married or living with a common-law partner, either you or your spouse can apply as the principal applicant. Use the self-assessment test to help you determine which person is likely to earn the most points. That person should apply as the principal applicant. The other person would be considered as a dependant in the application.
Note: A common-law partner is a person who has lived with you in a conjugal relationship for at least one year. Common-law partner refers to both opposite-sex and same-sex couples.