Canada each year selects over 200,000 new immigrants. Independent Selected Workers form a large portion of this overall number. Currently, Canada is seeking qualified applicants in all occupations.

For independent applicants applying under the skilled worker program, there are a series of factors that are assessed for the purposes of determining an individual's likelihood of succeeding in settling in Canada. Each factor is allotted a maximum number of points.   

In order to qualify, you must attain 67 units out of a total possible 100 units. We have briefly listed below each of the factors considered by the Canadian Immigration Officer;
  

The Selection Factors  

Age ( Maximum 10 Units )
21 to 50 years - 10 units
subtract 2 points for every year over or under 50  

Education ( Maximum 25 Units )
Ph.D or Masters Degree  -   25 units
3 Year Post Secondary Educational credential, and a total of at least  15 years Full time studies   - or - Two or more University credentials at Bachelor Level - 22 Units 2 Year Post Secondary Credential ( other than University) with at least 14 years Full time Study - or - a two year bachelor credential with a total of 14 years full time study - 20 Units
1 Year post-secondary educational credential ( other then University ) with a minimum 13 years Full time study - or - a one year university credential at bachelor level and a minimum 13 years full time study - 15 Units
1 year post secondary credential ( non University with a minimum 12 years of full-time study - 12 units
High Scholl and a total of 12 years full time study - 5 units

Language Skills (English/French, Maximum 24 Units)
proficiency in first language  up to 16 units
second language up to 8 units

Experience (Maximum 21 units)
Four Years   - 21 Units
Three Years - 19 Units
Two Years    - 17 units
One Year      - 15 units

Arranged Employment (Maximum 10 units)  

Adaptability Maximum (10 units)
Spouse or Common-law partners education
3 units if spouse would qualify for 12 to 15 units under education criteria listed above
4 units if spouse would qualify for 20 to 22 units under education criteria listed above
5 units if spouse would qualify for 25 units under education criteria listed above
Previous Study in Canada - any period of study - 5 Units
Previous Authorized Work In Canada - any period of authorized work in Canada -   5 Units
Arranged Employment in Canada - 5 units
Family Relationship - 5 units

In addition to the above, you must also possess at least one year of work experience .
You also must meet the educational and licensing requirements for the chosen
occupation.   

If you think that you may meet the above criteria, we invite you to take our free
assessment.

Immigrate to Canada as a skilled worker