Online Self-Assessment for Independent Applicants
Online Self-Assessment for Independent Applicants
Canadian government has set up a number of criteria with which potential immigrants are assessed. There are . You chance of obtaining Canadian permanent resideny is based on how many points you can score in these . This document provides you with details on how to estimate the number of points you can earn for each factor. It also provides a self-assessment worksheet you can use to tally your result. Remember that you need score to qualify. Read the instruction for each factor and then fill in your score on the work sheet. If you have trouble to determine your scores, please refer a sample online self-assessment for independent applicants.
Points are based on:
- age
- education
- education/training factor (ETF) – the level of education/training needed to work in your occupation in Canada
- occupation (the one you intend to follow in Canada)
- arranged employment
- work experience
- language ability
- demographic factor (as set by the Canadian government)
- personal suitability and
- relatives in Canada
Factor 1: Age (maximum 10 points)
Points are given for your age at the time your application is received.
Table 1: Age Point
Age
Total Points
18
4
19
6
20
8
21-44
10
45
8
46
6
47
4
48
2
49 and over
0
YOUR SCORE
10
Factor 2: Education (maximum 16 points)
You have not completed secondary school
0
You have completed secondary school but not in a program that allows for university entrance or does not include trade or occupational certification
5
Secondary school completed in a program that provides for university entrance
10
Secondary school completed in a program that includes trade or occupational certification
10
Post–secondary program completed (for example, college, trade school or apprenticeship) which required, as a condition of admission, secondary schooling at a level that does not ordinarily allow for entrance to a university (the gram must have included at lease one year of full–time classroom study)
10
Post–secondary program completed (for example, college, trade school or apprenticeship) which required, as a condition of admission, secondary schooling at a level that allows for entrance to a university (the program must have included at least one year of full–time classroom study)
13
University degree in a program that requires at least three years of full–time study
15
Second or third–level university degree (for example, Masters, PhD)
16
YOUR SCORE
Factor 3: Education/Training Factor (maximum 18 points)
Education/Training Factor (ETF) refers to the length of training, education, and/or apprenticeship required to work in your occupation in Canada.
If your occupation is listed in the General Occupations List (see Factor 4), give yourself the number of points listed under the column marked "ETF" for that occupation
As listed
If your occupation is not on the General Occupations List but you have "arranged employment" validated by a Human Resources Canada Center, the ETF points will be shown on the notification of arranged employment
As listed
YOUR SCORE
Factor 4: Occupation (maximum 10 points)
You must score at least one point in Factor 4 to qualify for independant immigration. If you do not score at least one point, you must have arranged employment.
If your occupation is not indicated on the enclosed General Occupations List, check if there is another occupation for which you are qualified and experienced. If so, give yourself the points listed
As listed
If there is no occupation listed for which you are qualified
0
If you have arranged employment
10
YOUR SCORE
Factor 5: Arranged Employment (10 points)
"Arranged employment" is a guaranteed job offer by a Canadian employer that has been validated by a Human Resources Canada Center certifying that no suitably qualified Canadian or permanent resident is available to fill the position.
If you have arranged employment. (If you have arranged employment and the ETF (Factor 3) is 15 or more, you may also give yourself 10 points under Factor 4).
10
If you are a member of the clergy and have a letter from a congregation in Canada offering you a permanent salaried position.
10
If your family in Canada has a business in which you will work full time. This process must be initiated in Canada and the offer of employment must be approved by a Canada Immigration Center. As a first step, your relative in Canada should contact their nearest Canada Immigration Center and ask for information on the Family Business Program
10
YOUR SCORE
Factor 6: Work Experience (maximum 8 points)
You must have the equivalent of at least one year’s experience in your occupation to score a point in this factor. If you do not, your application will be refused and you must either wait until you gain the required experience or have a pre–arranged job validated by a Human Resources Canada Center which states that the prospective employer in Canada does not require you to have a year of experience.
The number of points depends on:
the number of years you have worked in your intended occupation after completion of formal training;
the number of points you scored for ETF (Factor 3.) You will find the point value of your ETF listed beside your occupation in the enclosed General Occupations List. Use Table 2 to calculate the number of points you would receive for experience. Find the point value that corresponds to your ETF (Factor 3), and read across to the number of years of experience you have in your occupation. This number is your score.
Table 2: Calculation of experience
ETF Points
1 Year
2 Years
3 Years
4 Years or more
1 to 2
2
2
2
2
5 to 7
2
4
4
4
15
2
4
6
6
17 to 18
2
4
6
8
YOUR SCORE
Factor 7: Language Ability (maximum 15 points)
If you are fluent in both of Canada’s official languages (English and French), give yourself 15 points. If you are not fluent in both official languages, use Table 3 to estimate your credits. Award the credits that best reflect your ability to read, write and speak English and/or French. Use the following definitions:
Fluent: very good command of the language in a range of social and work situations, and no difficulty communicating in a professional capacity
Well: can communicate reasonably well about personal and familiar things With difficulty: can speak/read/write just a few basic words
Table 3: Language Credits
First Language
Read
Write
Speak
Fluent
3
3
3
Well
2
2
2
With difficulty
0
0
0
Second Language
Read
Write
Speak
Fluent
2
2
2
Well
1
1
1
With difficulty
0
0
0
Add your credits: Total of read + write + speak = ______ (total)
Calculate your points as follows:
For a total of 0 or 1 credit you score zero points
For a total of 2 to 5 credits you score 2 points
For a total of 6 to 15 credits you score the same number of points as of credits
YOUR SCORE
Factor 8: Demographic Factor
This is a number set by the federal government of Canada. Award yourself 8 points
8
YOUR SCORE
8
Factor 9: Personal Suitability (maximum 10 points)
This factor has to do with how well a person and his/her family are deemed able to settle successfully in Canada. It refers to a person’s adaptability, motivation, initiative and resourcefulness. For your application to merit further consideration you should have at least 60 points before you add this factor to your score.
A visa officer will only award the points for personal suitability at your view. The most you can get is 10. The average is 5 to 7 points; few applicants receive either 0 or 10. You may wish to award yourself an average score of 6 in this factor.
6
YOUR SCORE
6
Factor 10: Relative in Canada (maximum 5 bonus points)
Give yourself 5 points if a brother, sister, mother, father, grandparent, aunt, uncle, niece or nephew is a permanent resident or Canadian citizen living in Canada. You must provide documents proving the relationship.
5
YOUR SCORE
Self–Assessment Worksheet
Use this worksheet to calculate your total point score.
Factor
Maximum Points
Your Score
1
Age
10
2
Education
16
3
Education/Training Factor (training/education/apprenticeship)
18
4
Occupation (you need at least 1 point or arranged employment)
10
5
Arranged employment
10
6
Work experience (you need a minimum of 2 points or ranged employment
8
7
Language ability
15
8
Demographic factor
10
8
9
Personal suitability (For your application to merit further consideration you should have at least 60 points before you add this factor to your score.)
10
6
10
Relative in Canada (bonus)
5
YOUR TOTAL SCORE
Points awarded for the occupational factor are updated periodically and your total point number may change as a result. Your application will be evaluated based on the regulations in effect on the date your completed application and fees are received at the visa office. It is therefore in your interest to submit your application as soon as possible.
