There are some points are allocated for each factor and together it is a 100-point grid. You will be qualified to apply if you score 67 points or higher out of 100.
To apply for a study visa, PR or work permit it is very important to be able to communicate in English or at least one of the official languages of the country. In the same way, to apply for Canada’s Federal Skilled Worker visa you should know English, French or both.
You can get a maximum of 28 points with your language skills in English and French-based on your ability to Write, Read, Listen & Speak. And you must take an approved language test to prove your language proficiency.
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Reading |
Speaking |
Writing |
Listening |
CLB |
|
6 |
6 |
6 |
6 |
CLB 7 |
|
6.5 |
6.5 |
6.5 |
7.5 |
CLB 8 |
|
7-7.5 |
7 |
7 |
8 |
CLB 9 |
|
44417 |
7.5-9 |
7.5-9 |
8.5-9 |
CLB 10 |
|
TEF Canada |
TFC Canada |
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The Test d’évaluation de français pour le Canada (TEF Canada) is one of the tests approved by IRCC for French. |
The Test de connaissances du français pour le Canada (TCF Canada) managed by the Centre International d’ÉtudesPédagogiques (CIEP) in France. |
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You need to score a minimum level of 7 NCLC. |
You should be able to score a minimum level of 7 NCLC. |
If you have studied in Canada, you must have a certificate of diploma or degree from a high school or post-secondary institution.
If you have completed your education outside Canada, you must provide an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) report.
|
Education Qualification |
Maximum Points |
|
University degree or equivalent to PhD |
25 Points |
|
Holding a Masters Degree |
23 Points |
|
Holding a Double-Bachelor Degree |
22 Points |
|
Bachelor’s Degree |
21 Points |
|
3 Years Diploma Course after Higher Secondary |
19 Points |
|
3 Years Diploma Course after High School |
15 Points |
|
High School |
5 Points |
Maximum 25 points will be awarded for the education.
You can get a maximum of 15 points with your work experience. For this, you must have 1 year of full-time skilled work experience or equivalent part-time work experience.
And you must have been working in an occupation in Skill level 0, A or B of the National Occupation Classification.
|
Work experience |
Points |
|
1 year (minimum required under the program) |
9 |
|
2-3 years |
11 |
|
4-5 years |
13 |
|
6 years or more |
15 |
A maximum of 12 points are allocated based on your age. Below is the point grid for the age factor.
|
Age |
Points |
|
Under 18 |
0 |
|
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 |
If you have a job offer from a Canadian organization, you will be awarded a maximum of 10 points. And a valid job offer has to be for at least 1 year, full-time in an occupation listed as Skilled Type 0, A or B of the NOC.
And to get 10 points one of the below situations must also apply.
Step 1:
Step 2:
Step 3:
Step 4:
Is your spouse coming along with you? Then, you can increase the score by providing your spouse‘s factors like education, work experience, and language proficiency.
|
Adaptability Factors |
Maximum points |
|
Your spouse or partner’s skills |
5 Points |
|
If pursued your education in Canada |
5 Points |
|
If your spouse or partner has pursued an education in Canada |
5 Points |
|
If having your previous work experience in Canada |
10 Points |
|
If your spouse is having past work experience in Canada |
5 Points |
|
If you have an arranged employment |
5 Points |
|
If you have any relatives living in Canada |
5 Points |
The candidates who are unable to get a job offer from a Canadian company must show that they have enough money to settle in Canada. Also, the proof of funds depends on the size of the applicant’s family.
Proof of Funds Required for:
Proof of Funds Not Required for:
Amount needed is as per the size of your family - yourself, your spouse/partner, your dependent children, as well as the dependent children of your spouse/partner. Spouse and dependent children have to be included for Express Entry proof of funds calculation even if they will not be coming to Canada with you.
The funds are to be readily available to you.
IRCC Express Entry Proof of Funds Requirement in 2024
The proof of funds requirement has been updated with effect from April 25, 2023. To remain eligible, you must ensure that settlement funds are accordingly updated in your Express Entry profile.
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IRCC Express Entry Proof of Funds Requirement in 2024 |
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|
Number of family members |
Funds required in Canadian dollars (CAD) |
Approximate in Indian Rupees (INR) As per 1 CAD = 60.05 INR |
|
1 |
CAD 13,757 |
8,26,242 |
|
2 |
CAD 17,127 |
10,28,643 |
|
3 |
CAD 21,055 |
12,64,575 |
|
4 |
CAD 25,564 |
15,35,388 |
|
5 |
CAD 28,994 |
17,41,395 |
|
6 |
CAD 32,700 |
19,63,953 |
|
7 |
CAD 36,407 |
21,86,594 |
|
For each additional family member |
CAD 3,706 |
2,22,581 |
Below is the step by step process from eligibility check to getting your Canadian PR through the FSW Program.
If you meet the minimum requirements then check if you’re able to get a minimum of 67 points with the above Federal Skilled Worker points calculator or from the point grid.
To create your Express Entry profile, you will need to provide the below 3 documents to IRCC (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada).
In Every FSW Canada draw applicant is screened for medical and criminal inadmissibility. So, apart from these 3 documents, you have to provide a few more documents like:
Before proceeding to the next step you must check you’re CRS Score and if your score is below the average cut-off score, our immigration expert can guide you on how to increase your CRS Score.
If an applicant is successful in receiving an ITA for Canadian PR, the candidate will have 60 days to submit an electronic Application for Permanent Residence (eAPR).
A Canadian Immigration officer will review your application and let you know if any other information is required. If everything is fine, your application will be approved & a confirmation of permanent residence (COPR) document will be sent.
Once you have your confirmation of status, you may then apply for your PR card. If you travel outside Canada, you may use this card as proof of your status in Canada.
To apply for the FSW program, your work experience must be listed in the below skill types.
Skill Type 0 (zero): Management jobs, such as restaurant managers, retail and wholesale trade managers, managers in foodservice and accommodation, and more.
Skill Level A: Professional jobs that usually call for a degree from a university, including a range of Information Technology (IT) occupations, engineering and construction occupations, legal occupations, and more.
Skill Level B: Technical jobs and skilled trades that usually call for a college diploma or training as an apprentice, such as chefs, plumbers, general office workers, retail salespersons, and more.
