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SELECTION PROCEDURE
You
must first meet the definition of the one class you are applying under
(investor, entrepreneur or self-employed person) to be eligible for selection.
If you successfully meet the definition, you are then assessed against 5
selection factors: age, education, official languages, experience and
adaptability. For each selection factor, a specific number of selection points
are allotted. The following tables will help you estimate how many points you
would earn for each factor. It is important that you make a careful assessment
before you apply because you must pay certain fees, one of which is
non-refundable (the Processing fee) even if your application is refused. If
you have a score lower than a total of 35 points, your application may be
refused. The pass mark for all three classes of business immigrants is 35.
Investors and Entrepreneurs
Factor 1: Business experience (maximum 35 points)
Business experience must have been obtained within the period beginning 5
years before the date of application.
|
Two
years business experience |
20 |
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Three years business
experience |
25 |
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Four years business experience |
30 |
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Five years business experience |
35 |
Factor 2: Age (maximum 10 points)
Points are given for your age at the time your application is received.
|
Age |
Total Points |
| 16 or under |
0 |
| 17 |
2 |
| 18 |
4 |
| 19 |
6 |
| 20 |
8 |
| 21 - 49 |
10 |
| 50 |
8 |
| 51 |
6 |
| 52 |
4 |
| 53 |
2 |
| 54 and over |
0 |
Factor 3: Education (maximum 25 points)
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You have not completed
secondary school (also called high school) |
0 |
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You have obtained a secondary
school credential |
5 |
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You have obtained a 1-year
post-secondary educational credential and completed at least 12 years of
full-time or full-time equivalent studies. |
12 |
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You have obtained a 1-year
post-secondary educational credential and completed at least 13 years of
full-time or full-time equivalent studies |
15 |
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You have obtained a 1-year
university credential at the bachelor’s level and completed at least 13
years of full-time or full-time equivalent studies. |
15 |
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You have obtained a 2-year
post-secondary educational credential and completed at least 14 years of
full-time or full-time equivalent studies. |
20 |
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You have obtained a 2-year
educational credential at the bachelor’s level and completed at least 14
years of full-time or full-time equivalent studies. |
20 |
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You have obtained a three-year
post-secondary educational credential and completed at least 15 years of
full-time or full-time equivalent studies. |
22 |
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You have obtained 2 or more
university educational credentials at the bachelor’s level and completed
at least 15 years of full-time or full-time equivalent studies. |
22 |
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You have obtained a Master’s
or PhD and completed at least 17 years of fulltime or full-time equivalent
studies. |
25 |
Factor
4: English and French language ability (maximum 24 points)
To
assess your English and French language ability, first decide which language
you are most comfortable with. This language is your
first
official language. The language you feel less comfortable communicating
with is
your
second official language. Next, award points according to your ability
to read, write, listen to
and speak English
and French. The following two tables define the levels of language proficiency
and how points are allotted for each level:
|
Skill
Level |
Criteria |
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High proficiency |
You can communicate
effectively in most community and workplace situations. You speak, listen
to, read and write the language very well. |
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Moderate proficiency |
You can make yourself
understood and you understand what others are saying in most workplace and
community situations. You speak, listen to, read and write the language
well. |
|
Basic proficiency |
You do not meet the above
criteria for moderate proficiency but still have some ability to speak,
listen to, read or write the language. |
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No proficiency |
You have no ability whatsoever
in speaking, listening to, reading or writing the language. |
Calculating your language points
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First official language |
Read |
Write |
Listen |
Speak |
Maximum score per category |
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High proficiency |
4 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
16 |
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Moderate proficiency |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
8 |
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Basic proficiency |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
2 |
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No
proficiency |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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Maximum possible score for all
4 abilities in first official language = |
16 |
| Second
official language |
Read |
Write |
Listen |
Speak |
Maximum score per category |
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High proficiency |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
8 |
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Moderate proficiency |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
8 |
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Basic proficiency |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
2 |
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No
proficiency |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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Maximum possible score for all
4 abilities in second official language = |
8 |
|
Maximum possible score total
for both official languages = |
24 |
Factor 5: Adaptability (maximum 6 points)
A
maximum of 6 points for adaptability can be earned by any combination of the
following elements:
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You have
made a business exploration trip to Canada in the period beginning 5 years
before the date of application. |
6 |
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You have
participated in joint federal-provincial business immigration initiatives. |
6 |
Self-employed Persons
Factor 1: Relevant experience (maximum 35 points)
Experience must have been obtained within the 5 year period immediately
preceding the date of application.
|
Two
years relevant experience |
20 |
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Three years relevant
experience |
25 |
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Four years relevant experience |
30 |
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Five years relevant experience |
35 |
Factor 2: Age (maximum 10 points)
Points are given for your age at the time your application is received.
|
Age |
Total Points |
| 16 or under |
0 |
| 17 |
2 |
| 18 |
4 |
| 19 |
6 |
| 20 |
8 |
| 21 - 49 |
10 |
| 50 |
8 |
| 51 |
6 |
| 52 |
4 |
| 53 |
2 |
| 54 and over |
0 |
Factor 3: Education (maximum 25 points)
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You have not completed
secondary school (also called high school) |
0 |
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You have obtained a secondary
school credential |
5 |
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You have obtained a 1-year
post-secondary educational credential and completed at least 12 years of
full-time or full-time equivalent studies. |
12 |
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You have obtained a 1-year
post-secondary educational credential and completed at least 13 years of
full-time or full-time equivalent studies |
15 |
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You have obtained a 1-year
university credential at the bachelor’s level and completed at least 13
years of full-time or full-time equivalent studies. |
15 |
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You have obtained a 2-year
post-secondary educational credential and completed at least 14 years of
full-time or full-time equivalent studies. |
20 |
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You have obtained a 2-year
educational credential at the bachelor’s level and completed at least 14
years of full-time or full-time equivalent studies. |
20 |
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You have obtained a three-year
post-secondary educational credential and completed at least 15 years of
full-time or full-time equivalent studies. |
22 |
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You have obtained 2 or more
university educational credentials at the bachelor’s level and completed
at least 15 years of full-time or full-time equivalent studies. |
22 |
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You have obtained a Master’s
or PhD and completed at least 17 years of fulltime or full-time equivalent
studies. |
25 |
Factor 4: English and French language ability (maximum 24 points)
To
assess your English and French language ability, first decide which language
you are most comfortable with. This language is your
first
official language. The language you feel less comfortable communicating
with is
your
second official language. Next, award points according to your ability
to read, write, listen to
and speak English
and French. The following two tables define the levels of language proficiency
and how points are allotted for each level:
|
Skill Level |
Criteria |
|
High proficiency |
You can communicate
effectively in most community and workplace situations. You speak, listen,
read and write the language very well. |
|
Moderate proficiency |
You can make yourself
understood and you understand what others are saying in most workplace and
community situations. You speak, listen, read and write the language well. |
|
Basic proficiency |
You do not meet the above
criteria for moderate proficiency but still have some ability to speak,
listen to, read or write the language. |
|
No proficiency |
You have no ability whatsoever
in speaking, listening to, reading or writing the language. |
Calculating your language points
|
First official language |
Read |
Write |
Listen |
Speak |
Maximum score per category |
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High proficiency |
4 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
16 |
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Moderate proficiency |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
8 |
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Basic proficiency |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
2 |
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No proficiency |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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Maximum possible score for
all 4 abilities in first official language = |
16 |
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Second official language |
Read |
Write |
Listen |
Speak |
Maximum score per category |
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High proficiency |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
8 |
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Moderate proficiency |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
8 |
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Basic proficiency |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
2 |
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No proficiency |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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Maximum possible score for
all 4 abilities in second official language = |
8 |
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Maximum possible score total for
both official languages = |
24 |
Factor 5: Adaptability (maximum 6 points)
A
maximum of 6 points for adaptability can be earned by any combination of the
following elements:
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1 |
Your accompanying spouse or
common-law partner’s level of education |
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Secondary school (high school)
diploma or less |
0 |
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A 1 or 2-year post-secondary educational credential
and
at least 13 years of
education |
3 |
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A three-year post secondary educational credential
and
at least 15 years of
education |
4 |
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A three-year
university credential
and
at least 15 years of education |
4 |
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A Master’s or
PhD
and
at least 17
years of education |
5 |
|
2 |
You or your accompanying
spouse or common-law partner has studied in Canada |
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Not at all, or anything less
than 2 years post-secondary education in Canada |
0 |
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Obtained a Canadian
post-secondary educational credential of at least 2 years since the age of
18 |
5 |
|
3 |
You or your accompanying
spouse or common-law partner has worked in Canada |
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Not at all, or less than 1
year full-time work in Canada |
0 |
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Worked full-time in Canada for
at least 1 year |
5 |
|
4 |
You or your accompanying
spouse or common-law partner has family in Canada |
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No |
0 |
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Have a parent, grandparent,
aunt, uncle, sister, brother, nephew, niece, child or grandchild who is a
Canadian citizen or permanent resident living in Canada |
5 |
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