Canada offers several business immigration options for individuals who want to start or invest in a business in the country. These options include the following:
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The Canadian Federal Skilled Worker Program is designed for skilled workers who wish to immigrate to Canada. Applicants are evaluated on a point system called the 67 point calculation. In this guide, we will explain how to calculate your Canadian Federal Skilled Worker Points and provide an example to help you understand the process.
The 67 point calculation is broken down into six factors, each with a maximum number of points that can be earned. Here is a breakdown of the six factors:
CLB Level |
Speaking |
Listening |
Reading |
Writing |
---|---|---|---|---|
7 or higher |
4 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
6 |
3.5 |
3.5 |
3.5 |
3.5 |
5 |
3 |
3 |
3 |
3 |
4 |
2.5 |
2.5 |
2 |
2 |
For example, if an applicant scores CLB 7 or higher in all four categories, they would earn a maximum of 16 points (4 points in each category).
Education |
Points |
---|---|
PhD |
25 |
Master's or professional degree |
23 |
Two or more post-secondary credentials, one of which is a three-year or longer post-secondary credential |
22 |
Three-year or longer post-secondary credential |
21 |
Two-year post-secondary credential |
19 |
One-year post-secondary credential |
15 |
For example, if an applicant has a Master's degree, they would earn 23 points in this category.
Years of Experience |
Points |
---|---|
6 or more |
15 |
4-5 |
13 |
2-3 |
11 |
1 year |
9 |
For example, if an applicant has six or more years of work experience in a skilled occupation, they would earn 15 points in this category.
Age |
Points |
---|---|
18-35 |
12 |
36 |
11 |
37 |
10 |
38 |
9 |
39 |
8 |
40 |
7 |
41 |
6 |
42 |
5 |
43 |
4 |
44 |
3 |
45 |
2 |
46 |
1 |
47 and older |
0 |
For example, if an applicant is 30 years old, they would earn 12 points in this category.
Job Offer |
Points |
---|---|
NOC 00 |
10 |
Any other NOC 0, A or B |
10 |
For example, if an applicant has a valid job offer in NOC 0, they would earn 10 points in this category.
Adaptability |
Points |
---|---|
Spouse or partner's language level |
5 |
Previous work or study in Canada |
5 |
Spouse or partner's previous work or study in Canada |
5 |
Relative in Canada |
5 |
Arranged employment |
Canada offers several business immigration options for individuals who want to start or invest in a business in the country. These options include the following:
To work in Canada on a temporary basis, foreign workers need the work permit. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) approve Canada work visas under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP).