IRCC assesses your eligibility for the Federal Skilled Worker Program through Six Selection factors: Age, Education, Language, Work Experience, Arranged Employment, and Adaptability. Points are awarded out of 100; one must get at least 67 points to qualify for this program. You can check your Federal Skilled Worker Program score using our FSW Points Calculator. If a candidate scores less than 67 points out of 100, they cannot apply for Canadian permanent residency under the Federal Skilled Worker Program. This FSW Calculator will help you understand the factors you need to improve to qualify for this program.
FSW/Skilled Worker Calculator
Personal Information
First official language (Maximum 24 points)
Reading (CLB Level)
CLB level 9 or Above
CLB level 8
CLB level 7
Below CLB level 7
Writing (CLB Level)
CLB level 9 or Above
CLB level 8
CLB level 7
Below CLB level 7
Listening (CLB Level)
CLB level 9 or Above
CLB level 8
CLB level 7
Below CLB level 7
Speaking (CLB Level)
CLB level 9 or Above
CLB level 8
CLB level 7
Below CLB level 7
Score:
Second official language (Maximum 4 points)
Yes
No
Score:
Education (Maximum 25 Points)
University degree at the Doctoral (PhD) level or equal
University degree at the Master's level or equal
Bachelors degree three or more years
Professional degree needed to practice in licensed profession
Two or more Canadian post-secondary degrees or diplomas or equal (at least one must be for a program of at least three years)
Canadian post-secondary degree or diploma for a program of three years or longer, or equal
Canadian post-secondary degree or diploma for a two-year program, or equal
Canadian post-secondary degree or diploma for a one-year program, or equal
Canadian high school diploma, or equal
Score: 0
Work Experience (Maximum 15 Points)
Score: 0
Age (Maximum 12 Points)
Score: 0
Adaptability (Maximum 10 Points)
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Your spouse or partner’s language level.
Your spouse or common-law partner possesses a language proficiency of CLB 4 or higher in all four language skills - speaking, listening, reading, and writing - in either English or French.
Your past studies in Canada
You have successfully completed a program of study lasting at least 2 academic years on a full-time basis at a secondary or post-secondary institution in Canada.
Your spouse or partner’s past study in Canada
Your spouse or common-law partner has completed a minimum of 2 full-time academic years in a program lasting at least two years at a secondary or post-secondary educational institution in Canada.
Your past work in Canada
You did at least 1 year of full-time work in Canada in a job listed in TEER category 0, 1, 2, or 3 of the National Occupational Classification (NOC), with a valid work permit, or while authorized to work in Canada.
Your spouse or common-law partner’s past work in Canada
Your spouse or partner did at least 1 year of full-time work in Canada on a valid work permit or while authorized to work in Canada.
Arranged employment in Canada
You earned points for having arranged employment.
Relatives in Canada
You, your spouse, or common-law partner have a relative who is 18 years of age or older, residing in Canada as a Canadian citizen or permanent resident. This relative must fall under one of the following categories: parent, grandparent, child, grandchild, sibling (child of you or your spouse's parent), aunt or uncle (by blood or marriage), niece or nephew (grandchild of you or your spouse's parent).
Your spouse or common-law partner possesses a language proficiency of CLB 4 or higher in all four language skills - speaking, listening, reading, and writing - in either English or French.
Your past studies in Canada
You have successfully completed a program of study lasting at least 2 academic years on a full-time basis at a secondary or post-secondary institution in Canada.
Your spouse or partner’s past study in Canada
Your spouse or common-law partner has completed a minimum of 2 full-time academic years in a program lasting at least two years at a secondary or post-secondary educational institution in Canada.
Your past work in Canada
You did at least 1 year of full-time work in Canada in a job listed in TEER category 0, 1, 2, or 3 of the National Occupational Classification (NOC), with a valid work permit, or while authorized to work in Canada.
Your spouse or common-law partner’s past work in Canada
Your spouse or partner did at least 1 year of full-time work in Canada on a valid work permit or while authorized to work in Canada.
Arranged employment in Canada
You earned points for having arranged employment.
Relatives in Canada
You, your spouse, or common-law partner have a relative who is 18 years of age or older, residing in Canada as a Canadian citizen or permanent resident. This relative must fall under one of the following categories: parent, grandparent, child, grandchild, sibling (child of you or your spouse's parent), aunt or uncle (by blood or marriage), niece or nephew (grandchild of you or your spouse's parent).
Score: 0
Arranged Employment in Canada (Maximum 10 Points):
Yes.
No
Score: 0
