Posted on November 24 2021
For many years, Canada has operated on a points-based system to select immigrants who can migrate to Canada. An immigration applicant’s eligibility is determined by factors such as age, language, education, and job experience. To qualify for any of the immigration programs that lead to permanent resident status in 2022, candidates must score the required points.
FSW points system to determine eligibility
The Federal Skilled Worker Program, or FSWP, one of Canada Express Entry's immigration programs follows the FSW points system. In order to enter the Express Entry program, you must meet the eligibility requirements for the Federal Skilled Worker program. If you have the eligibility points, you can enter the Express Entry pool. A candidate's eligibility is determined using a points grid.
You must have a minimum score of 67 points out of 100 in the FSW points grid. You will be given points under the following criteria:
| Age | Maximum 12 points | Those between 18-35 years get maximum points. Those above 35 get lesser points while the maximum age to qualify is 45 years. |
| Education | Maximum 25 points | Applicant’s educational qualification must be equal to higher secondary education under Canadian standards. |
| Language Proficiency | Maximum 28 points (English and/or French) | Applicants must have at least 6 bands in IELTS. They get extra points if proficient in French. |
| Work Experience | Work Experience Maximum 15 points | For minimum points applicants should have at least one-year of full-time work experience. More years of work experience means more points. |
| Adaptability | Maximum of 10 points | If the spouse or common law partner of the applicant is willing to migrate to Canada, he is entitled to 10 extra points for adaptability. |
| Arranged employment | Additional 10 points (not mandatory). | A maximum of 10 points if applicants have a valid offer from a Canadian employer. |
| Human capital factor | Accompanied by spouse/common law partner | Not accompanied by spouse/common law partner |
| Age | 100 | 110 |
| Educational Qualification | 140 | 150 |
| Language proficiency | 150 | 160 |
| Canadian work experience | 70 | 80 |
| Education | Maximum Points |
| Language Skills (English/French) + Education | 50 |
| Canadian Work Experience + Education | 50 |
| Foreign Work Experience | Maximum Points |
| Language Skills (English/French) + Foreign Work Experience | 50 |
| Foreign Work Experience + Canadian Work Experience | 50 |
| Certificate of Qualification (Trades) | Maximum Points |
| Language Skills (English/French) + Education Certificate | 50 |
| Factor | Maximum points |
| Sibling in Canada who is a citizen or PR visa holder | 15 |
| French language proficiency | 30 |
| Post-secondary education in Canada | 30 |
| Arranged employment | 200 |
| PNP nomination | 600 |
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